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Richmond Good Neighbours

 

Supporting elderly and housebound people

 

In the heart of Richmond-upon-Thames

 

Local support for local people

Richmond Good Neighbours is a small registered charity based in Richmond

We have been supporting elderly and housebound people who live in the heart of the borough of Richmond-upon-Thames for over thirty years. Our volunteers carry out over 3500 tasks a year for a client base of around 125 local residents. Essentially we do what a good neighbour does!

Find out more about our SERVICES

Can we help you with your shopping, getting to the hospital, doctor or a social event? Would you enjoy someone telephoning or popping in for a chat?

Find out more about our SERVICES
Find out more about VOLUNTEERING

Do you have some spare time to provide transport or to befriend a neighbour?

Find out more about VOLUNTEERING

Would you like to support us in other ways? You could help us fundraise by running a marathon, hosting a quiz night or donating while you are shopping online.

Find out more about DONATING

Upcoming Events

2025 Volunteers’ Week!

Join us in recognising Volunteers’ Week here at Richmond Good Neighbours!

Our volunteers do an amazing job every day of the week, all year round and we are most grateful to them.

From Volunteer Sarah Keating:

“Well, I couldn’t have been luckier to meet two such lovely ladies. Each time I see them I learn more about them. Their lovely sunny attitude and kind nature is such a joy.”

Read more about how Sarah’s story on our Volunteers page

Monthly Afternoon Teas

Monthly Afternoon Teas

Our afternoon teas take place on the second Wednesday of each month, with guest speakers, board games and opportunity for a cup of tea and some lively conversation. All are welcome and no need to pre-book!

The Cambrian Centre, Grove Road TW10 6SN  2:30-3:30pm

 9th July – Wimbledon

Strawberries and cream will accompany the latest tennis from SW19!

Kew Retail Park Shopping Bus

This fortnightly volunteer-accompanied door-to-door bus service allows for plenty of time for some shopping and a cup of tea. The minibus will leave Kew Retail Park promptly at 1pm.

Pickups are 10.15am from Kingsmead, TW10 6HT and 10.30am from outside Marie Curie Shop, Sheen Road.

Upcoming dates: 26th June, 10th July, 24th July, 7th August

Please let the office know on 020 3538 4060 or organiser@richmondgoodneighbours.org.uk if you wish to join us. We currently have space for a couple more regular clients.

Past Events

Boat trip with Tamesis Club
Boat trip with Tamesis Club

Boat trip with Tamesis Club

A group of ten RGN clients and two volunteers took a boat trip along the river from the Tamesis Club.  It was the most peaceful cruise which included seal sightings along with many goslings and we even ventured through Hampton Lock which went very smoothly despite there being some rumours of strikes.  On board, the delightful crew from the River Thames Boat Project served us…
10 June 2025
Cambrian Centre talk on WW2
Cambrian Centre talk on WW2

Cambrian Centre talk on WW2

  We were delighted to welcome Simon Fowler from the Richmond History Society to the Cambrian Centre this afternoon to give a talk about Richmond in WW2. We heard about how Churchill came to Old Deer Park the night before the election and gave a rallying speech!  Our clients, two were children in Richmond during the war, shared memories of being evacuated to Devon, keeping…
14 May 2025
2025 Richmond May Fair
2025 Richmond May Fair

2025 Richmond May Fair

  Our popular tombola stall was back at the May Fair this year raising essential funds for the charity. The theme of our stall was “Grapes and Grain” which gave an assortment of potential prizes from bottles of Prosecco to granola bars. Many familiar faces came back to try their luck and walked away with a smile! And we were delighted that every last bottle…
10 May 2025
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