Lawrence Street Pensioners Club

This Club was set up to provide social support to elderly people in the Lawrence Street area of York around 70 years ago.  It meets in a community hall one afternoon each week, where members play bingo, have a chat, tea and cake, plus another day when it provides a three-course meal.  The Club benefits members through reducing their loneliness and isolation, and giving them a regular social activity to be part of.  It has recently secured funding for a part-time development worker to expand the Club’s activities and provision and attract new members.

In October 2018, the Allen Lane Foundation made a grant to the Club of £1,500. This is a general contribution towards running costs including premises costs.  Over the coming year, the Club expects to have an increase in members, as well as some activities on evenings as well as during the daytime.