Bringing Generations Together to Combat Loneliness

KiB connects young and old through our innovative healthcare projects in hospitals, care homes and the community.

Bringing Generations Together to Combat Loneliness

KiB connects young and old through our innovative healthcare projects in hospitals, care homes and the community.

The Impact of Your Support

Individual Visits
1000 +
Sessions Delivered
1000 +
Schools Involved
100 +
Care Homes
100 +

Putting teenagers with pensioners is a stroke of genius

What We Do

Young Volunteers

We show our young volunteers how to engage with older people through our imaginative teaching programmes

Older People

We work in hospitals, care homes and the community, offering engaging and creative activities

Connections

We connect generations, providing companionship and making a long-lasting difference to people’s lives.

Latest News

New Alumni Network Launching Soon!

July 25, 2026

Did volunteering with KiB help you find your place in the world? Then help us help other young people by joining our new KiB Alumni Network, launching this autumn.

Kick off for KiB’s Summer Programme

July 24, 2026

Our summer programme gets underway across the country. In Warwick, KiB volunteers took Paddington Bear to visit Leycester House Care Home, to chat about books and play favourite board games.

KiB Wins Loneliness Awareness Awards

June 20, 2026

KiB was honoured twice at Harrigay's Loneliness Awareness Week Awards. Our young volunteer Ted Mayer was recognised for bringing joy and connection to older people, and our What's On Calendars were praised for helping reduce loneliness and social isolation across the borough

Come for Coffee and Connection!

May 8, 2026

Join us for our new intergenerational Zoom sessions, every Thursday afternoon at 5pm. Coffee and Connection is a great way for older people living alone to chat to KiB volunteers. Carers and those they care for are also very welcome.

An Evening of Antiques with KiB in Warwick

April 13, 2026

Ever wondered what your family heirloom or quirky collectable might be worth? Find out free at a KiB fundraising evening with TV personality and antiques expert Charles Hanson.

Ending Loneliness With KiB Local Calendars

March 20, 2026

Our calendars now cover 10 areas across the country. They're a great way to find local groups to meet new friends and even try new things. Whatever you love - from singing or walking, to crafting, board games and Lego groups - there's something for you.