A new project by Rushcliffe Community And Voluntary Service (RCVS) aims to reduce the isolation and increase community engagement of people aged 50 years of age and over in Rushcliffe, Nottingham; improving their health, wellbeing and independence. Volunteers will be sought to establish a 'befrienders' team who will be matched with socially isolated older people to offer support, companionship and help them participate in a variety of activities.