The Wednesday Wave is designed to connect the public with older residents who may be isolating and feeling the effects of being alone.

Platform is supporting the 16 Days of Action campaign from 25 Nov-10 Dec, and has announced a 16-strong Domestic Abuse Champions group.

On Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, Michelle Melvin shares how Riverside’s Affordable Warmth Service aided a tenant whose faulty gas meter left her without hope.

Food Nation had previously used Your Homes Newcastle’s Community Investment Fund to set up a social lunch club for older residents.

The project supports volunteers to gain valuable skills to add to their CV, while also aiming to improve their mental and physical health.

Ongo has used the money, which comes from the Barclays Community Relief Programme, to look out for tenants who need extra support.

whg says it recognises that many illnesses are not necessarily fixed by medication, and that sometimes people just need the contact of others.

Home Group’s Mark Henderson recently wrote open letters to the PM and the ‘big six’ energy providers regarding the impact of COVID-19 and fuel poverty.

Plunged into a patchwork of Tier 2 and Tier 3 lockdowns, Plus Dane knows the battle with COVID isn’t over yet, as acting chief executive Ian Reed explains.

whg has been shortlisted for a hat-trick of awards in recognition of its contribution to supporting communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.