Age UK

We’re so excited to be partnered with Omaze UK for their latest House Draw! 💜 You could win this £4,000,000 home in the Lake District, with stunning views that transform with the seasons, and every entry into the draw will help us support older people with the work we do. To celebrate the launch of the Lake District House, Omaze and Age UK communities can take advantage of a special 2 for 1 offer on entries for a limited time only*. So what are you waiting for? Enter now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYKDEpsG *Full T&Cs at omaze co uk. Launch offer ends Wednesday 20th November 2024. The Lake District House Draw closes at Midnight, Boxing Day, Thursday 26th December 2024. No purchase necessary. UK residents and over 18s only.

We're delighted to have the support of LV= General Insurance for this year's Love Christmas Carol Concert! There's still time for you to join us at a festive St Paul's, get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/48OfVJF

"The more we can do to make that passage into old age more comfortable, more normal, more cherished and more accepted, the better." With the launch of our new brand advertisement, we went behind the scenes with actor Richard Durden and film director James Marsh. Together, they share insights on their roles in the latest campaign and why we need to change how we age. Read the full behind the scenes interview here: https://bit.ly/3Uyr9MA

A call to our advice line, a visit to our website, or a face-to-face appointment at a local Age UK can help change older people’s money worries into answers. Hear from Sarah, just one of our wonderful colleagues, about how our teams are changing the lives of older people through their support. #ProudToBeAgeUK

Thank you to The Seafarers' Charity for all their support 💜 #BefriendingWeek

Kathi Hall, Age UK's Head of Content Strategy and Brand, explains why we've updated our brand – and the new direction we’re heading in. Let’s change how we age 💜

This Thursday Carrie Bower, our Domestic Abuse Lead, will be sharing a recording of Mark Brookes OBE from ManKind and resources to ensure male victims of domestic abuse have access to information and resources across the Age UK network 👇

This International Volunteer Managers Day, we want to say a huge thank you to our Volunteering Leaders for all their hard work and support 💜 #IVMDay24 #Volunteering #ProudToBeAgeUK

The UK population is ageing – by 2050, 18 million of us will be aged 65 and over. Despite this, older people are facing significant challenges, and too often are completely unsupported. Our new article reveals the data on these issues, examines how society is failing to adapt to them, and sets out why Age UK's new strategy is a bold step towards changing how we age. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/40pkAjj

This week, we hosted our very own Knit and Knatter to celebrate the launch of our new Big Knit partnership with innocent drinks 🧶 From experienced knitters to first-time beginners, Age UK colleagues gathered for an afternoon of learning to knit. There were some incredible creations, and we had a brilliant time working towards the goal of knitting 1.4 million hats! A huge thank you to the innocent team for their knitting tips and the delicious smoothies which kept us fuelled for the afternoon 💜 Find out more about The Big Knit and how you can get involved here: https://bit.ly/4f5kZMk #BigKnit #ProudToBeAgeUK