BASINGSTOKE NeighbourCare is a charity that assists people to do what they would otherwise be unable to do by themselves.

Volunteers transport people by car to medical appointments, provide trips to visit loved ones, take them to the library, to their clubs or just to the shops.

For the next year the charity is one of those identified as part of the mayor’s targeted charity appeal.

Basingstoke NeighbourCare also offers a befriending service for lonely and isolated members of the community, where its volunteers visit them to have a chat often over a cup of tea. Anyone in need in the Basingstoke, Tadley and Sherfield areas can ask for assistance; all it takes is a call to the charity’s office staff.

The charity’s 105 volunteers have helped more than 460 people in the community by assisting on nearly 5,000 occasions and its drivers travelled a total of over 35,000 miles each year.

All these tasks are delivered by volunteers who provide the community spirit that is so strong in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas. More are most very welcome to assist. Check the website to understand the full range of work they undertake.

Any donations received through https://localgiving.org/charity/neighbourcare/ will help to ensure this lifeline to many residents can continue beyond its 21st year and expand.

The charity patron is The Countess of Portsmouth.

For further information about Basingstoke NeighbourCare visit neighbourcare.com, email info@neighbourcare.com or call 01256 423855.