Warmth . Companionship . Winter Pressure Relief
Supporting families and individuals affected by loss, long-term illness, or limited mobility this winter
About the Silas Mkoba Foundation
The Silas Mkoba Foundation is a community-based charity supporting individuals and families affected by bereavement, long-term illness, and life-limiting challenges.
Our work is rooted in compassion, lived experience, and a deep understanding of the emotional and practical pressures people face during difficult seasons of life. We work alongside communities and partner organisations to provide support that is dignified, responsive, and centred on human connection.
Winter Companions: Our Winter Pressure Relief Programme
Introduction
Winter Companions is a seasonal winter pressure relief programme delivered by the Silas Mkoba Foundation to support individuals and families during the colder months.
The programme focuses on reducing isolation, offering practical warmth and wellbeing support, and helping people cope with the increased challenges winter can bring — particularly for those affected by loss, long-term illness, or limited mobility.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Our free support includes:
• Weekly Buddy wellbeing check-in calls
• Winter Wellness & Comfort Packs
• Short peer support visits (where appropriate)
• Family Wellbeing Circles
• NHS winter health guidance and trusted signposting
Who This Programme Is For
Our free support includes:
• Weekly Buddy wellbeing check-in calls
• Winter Wellness & Comfort Packs
• Short peer support visits (where appropriate)
• Family Wellbeing Circles
• NHS winter health guidance and trusted signposting
Why We Do This
The Silas Mkoba Foundation was founded on the lived experience of loss, caregiving, and long-term illness.
Winter Companions reflects our commitment to responding with compassion, dignity, and practical care — ensuring no one feels forgotten during the hardest months of the year.
Working Alongside Others
While Silas Mkoba Foundation delivers the Winter pressure relief program, we are working in partnership with other trusted local partners who share a commitment to winter wellbeing, dignity, and community care.
Through these partnerships, we are able to:
• Extend support to individuals and families with additional needs
• Connect people to specialist or local services where appropriate
• Ensure a joined-up, compassionate response during the winter months
All partnerships are guided by shared values of respect, safeguarding, and person-centred support.
supported through local winter wellbeing initiatives.
We are grateful for collaborative support that helps strengthen community-based responses to winter pressures.
Winter Companions – Staying Well This Winter
Call To Action
Need winter support? We’re here to listen.
Our winter wellbeing resources are currently being prepared.
This community resource will be released soon and will offer gentle guidance for individuals and families affected by loss, illness, or isolation during the winter month
Please check back soon.
