Meet Josh and Bill

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We met Bill (74) last winter. When we knocked on his door during our Winter Wellbeing campaign, he told us that he was finding it increasingly difficult to get out and about from his 12th floor flat, especially during the colder months.

So we introduced him to Josh.

Josh – in his twenties – wanted to feel a part of his local area. He wanted to learn more about the people who live in his community.

Bill and Josh now meet every week for a cup of tea and a chat. Josh even goes to a few Social Clubs with Bill. They've become great friends. And it’s made a huge difference to both their lives – all thanks to a knock on a door.

This winter, you can make more friendships like Bill and Josh’s possible by donating to this year's Winter Wellbeing project.

Between 28th November – 5th December, all donations to South London Cares will be doubled, thanks to the Big Give Christmas Challenge. Please head to the Big Give Christmas Challenge website to have your donation matched.

And to find out more about the Big Give Christmas Challenge, check out this blog.