Writing Back programme
The Writing Back programme is an award-winning pen pal project which pairs students with older residents across Yorkshire to help tackle loneliness and social isolation.
About the programme
Wriitng back is tackling loneliness one email at a time.
Loneliness is an issue for many older people, especially those with limited mobility. Equally, many university students may experience homesickness or a desire to better connect with others.
The project will match you with a pen pal based on your interests and encourages you to exchange emails at least once a fortnight.
Writing Back Leeds is part of the wider Writing Back model founded by Dr Georgina Binnie.
Sign up
We will notify you when applications for the programme open.
How we manage your data
For the purposes of administering the scheme we have a legitimate interest in processing your data (e.g. name, email, address).
Your data will be stored securely and used by staff to administrate the scheme. Your data is treated confidentially and will not be shared with any third parties without your permission, unless there is a safeguarding risk.
We will delete your details after six years, except where we have to keep a record of a safeguarding issue. We will only contact you in relation to your participation in the scheme. If you would like to access, amend or remove your data from our records, email the Writing Back team at writingback@leeds.ac.uk.
Contact
If you have any questions about the programme, email the Writing Back team at writingback@leeds.ac.uk.