ALONE is a charity organization in Ireland which was set-up to highlight the issues facing older people living alone. Founded in 1977 by Willie Bermingham, the charity seeks to help elderly people living on their own who may feel isolated and lonely, and to “connect [them] with the necessary support services in their community”. The name ALONE in an acronym of the words “A Little Offering Never Ends”. ALONE states that it “works with the 1 in 5 older people who are homeless, socially isolated, living in deprivation or in crisis”. The charity provides supportive housing, “befriending” services, community response and campaigning services to older people