We believe the best stories are still being written
Hello Poppy is a South African non-profit dedicated to ensuring that every elder feels seen, valued, and connected. As a senior advocacy organisation, we bring warmth, joy, and meaningful human connection into the lives of older adults across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond.
JOY. RESPECT. CONNECTION. BELONGING. JOY. RESPECT. CONNECTION. BELONGING. JOY. RESPECT. CONNECTION. BELONGING. JOY. RESPECT. CONNECTION. BELONGING. JOY. RESPECT. CONNECTION. BELONGING. JOY. RESPECT. CONNECTION. BELONGING.
“Hello”: the most powerful beginning to human connection.
“Poppy”: a symbol of remembrance, resilience, and beauty that grows richer with time.
Together, they say:
I see you.
Let’s talk
Our team
Powered by heart, insight, and genuine connection
Hello Poppy is dedicated to supporting the emotional and mental well-being of vulnerable and deserving elders. Through facilitation, campaigns, activations, collaborations, and partnerships, we create meaningful moments of connection, conversation, compassion, dignity, and joy for older adults.
Hello Poppy was founded by Sean and Jessica Naylor, and is led by Jane Linley-Thomas and Dr. Paul Bushell.
JANE LINLEY-THOMAS
Broadcaster, storyteller, and connector. Jane brings the light, the laughter, and 20 years of trusted KwaZulu-Natal community relationships.
PAUL BUSHELL
Psychologist, author, and speaker. Paul brings the emotional intelligence, reflective practice, and clinical grounding that ensures our work genuinely helps.
SEAN & JESSICA NAYLOR
The structure that connects ideas, people, and purpose. Sean and Jessica ensure Hello Poppy’s vision does not stay on paper but becomes meaningful, measurable action.
Our values
What we stand for
JOY
Joy has no age limit. We celebrate life, laughter, and shared moments at every stage.
RESPECT
Every elder carries a lifetime of experience. We honour that journey with dignity and care.
CONNECTION
Through conversation and companionship, we bring people together across generations.
BELONGING
Everyone deserves to feel included, welcomed, and part of something meaningful.