BRADFORD S Volunteering Interfaith Programme (VIP) and Age UK Bradford and District are teaming up to distribute hampers to elderly and isolated people this Christmas. Age UK estimates that over 850,000 older people could be spending this Christmas alone, with loneliness among the elderly only being worsened in the wake of COVID-19. Javed Bashir, Founder of VIP, said: Christmas is a time for giving, sharing and loving. I encourage Bradford’s interfaith communities, particularly children and young people, to get involved. Giving back to the city will help to unite us and bridge some of the racial, social and economic gaps in the district.