FaNs Impact- Stories from our FaNs

What our FaNs say about their experience of volunteering and what care homes and others say about the impact of FaNs

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How we scale up FaNs via the WWL initiative

How we scale up FaNs via the WWL initiative

FaNs WWL spreads to Bristol/the South West

The children are learning so much and we've noticed a real change in the residents since our first visit

The children are learning so much and we've noticed a real change in the residents since our first visit

Reciprocal benefits of intergenerational relationships and FaNs activities

We just love how this simple project has brought the community into our home, as without it, we'd just be a building on the street. Now we're part of something bigger.

We just love how this simple project has brought the community into our home, as without it, we'd just be a building on the street. Now we're part of something bigger.

The impact and health benefits of Colchester Up on residents

This simple idea does wonders for the mental health of our residents

This simple idea does wonders for the mental health of our residents

A Care Home Activity Coordinator talks about the impact of hosting a FaNs 'Bake-off' Competition

Becoming a FaN has been one of the best things I've done!

Becoming a FaN has been one of the best things I've done!

Catherine rises to the challenge of working with older people as a FaNs Volunteer and becoming a Wish Collector.

FaNs involvement positively impacts Care Home CQC Inspection

FaNs involvement positively impacts Care Home CQC Inspection

Thank you received from Southminster Care Home

I had the most amazing time with my new friend talking about our shared love of this wonderful sport and his fond memories

I had the most amazing time with my new friend talking about our shared love of this wonderful sport and his fond memories

Tommy and Michael talk boxing

School visits where the children produce work in line with our current theme

School visits where the children produce work in line with our current theme

Engagement from all parties has been inspirational

We visit twice a month and the children call it the “Grandma and Grandad’s house”

We visit twice a month and the children call it the “Grandma and Grandad’s house”

The intergenerational experience of FaNs - benefits for residents and young children

We go every week and cause lots of mess!

We go every week and cause lots of mess!

Read how this organisation benefits from a weekly link with a local Care Home

It was an hour of our lives

It was an hour of our lives

This mother & son granted a wish and found pleasure in spending one hour making someone's day!

Gain confidence by volunteering

Gain confidence by volunteering

Read how one of our original volunteers gained confidence to return to employment

I thought, 'I could do that!'

I thought, 'I could do that!'

Please take a moment to read this wonderful account received from FaNs who granted a wish from our Essex FaNs #wishingwashingline