Working across the United Kingdom it provided support for isolated, marginalised and lonely older people on low incomes[1] until 2015 when it closed operations, merging its remaining funds and assets with the charity Contact the Elderly.

The charity's long held mission was to tackle the widespread problem of loneliness and isolation for older people through services that offer access to social contact and support.

NBFA Assisting the Elderly continued to work to address loneliness and isolation by providing direct services to disadvantaged older people, particularly in areas of high deprivation.

In 2015 the charity regretfully closed its operations and intends to distribute remaining funds for the benefit of disadvantaged older people.

Former and current trustees include Paul Burstow, Dermot de Trafford, John de Trafford, Roger Pincham, Jeff Rooker, Baron Rooker, Laura Sandys, Stephen Lloyd, Sheila Gilmore and Tony Newton, Baron Newton of Braintree.