About us
Age UK Northumberland is a local independent charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.
WHO WE ARE
Age UK Northumberland is a local independent charity, which provides services for older adults throughout Northumberland. The Charity was registered with the Charity Commission in 1998. We are a brand partner within the network of 170 Age UKs, each an independent charity working to support local older adults and five larger national charities, Age UK, Age UK Cymru, Age UK Northern Ireland, Age UK Scotland and Age UK International, provide large-scale services.
Age UK Northumberland's Brand Promise is to support, enable and inspire older people to live well and thrive in our local community, our services include: Information & Advice, Advocacy, Bereavement Counselling, Dementia Groups, Home Care, Day Care, Exercise Classes and Befriending Services.
We also have a variety of friendly groups and classes which take place at The Round House in Ashington and across Northumberland. From gentle exercise classes to social, craft and gardening groups, we have something for everyone.
OUR VALUES
Respect - We acknowledge and appreciate difference and will not seek to judge where difference exists
Empowerment - We support and enable people to take control of their lives and achieve their goals
Trust and Integrity - We expect people to be able to rely on our services and be assured that our values will be upheld at all times
Empathy - We provide the opportunity for people to be listened to and for their needs to be acknowledged and understood
Equality - We provide people with the opportunity to receive accessible services with the aim of not intentionally excluding anyone who needs our support.
For more information visit our website
All funds raised through the Great North Run will help us provide services for older adults throughout Northumberland. By donating, you will help us continue to provide these services to our local communities.
