Age UK Wakefield District

Age UK Wakefield District is a registered charity (charity number 1096511) dedicated to supporting older people in the Wakefield District, United Kingdom. The organization works to promote the wellbeing of individuals aged 50 and over, assisting them to maintain independence and improve their quality of later life.

Activities and Services

Age UK Wakefield District provides a broad range of services aimed at addressing the practical, emotional, and social needs of older residents.

• Information and Advice: The charity offers comprehensive information and advice services to older people, their carers, and professionals on topics such as housing, social care, residential care, and maintaining independence.

• Support Services: They deliver a bespoke, paid service seven days a week that assists individuals with domestic and personal care to enable them to remain in their own homes.

• Bereavement Support: Practical and emotional support is available to people aged 18 and over who are dealing with bereavement.

• Dementia Activities: The organization runs small group activity sessions for people with mild to moderate dementia, including music interaction, quizzes, and crafts, designed to stimulate and engage participants.

• Befriending Service: This service matches isolated and lonely older people with volunteers who provide weekly telephone calls to offer companionship and friendship.

• Collaboration with Health Services: Age UK Wakefield District collaborates with Connecting Care Integrated Health and Social Care Teams throughout the district to ensure complex needs of older people are met effectively.

Staffing and Volunteers

The charity operates with more than 100 staff members across the Wakefield District and is supported by over 260 volunteers. These volunteers are integral to delivering services such as befriending and community engagement, contributing significantly to the charity’s efforts in supporting vulnerable older adults.

Funding and Support

Age UK Wakefield District relies on donations, legacies, fundraising events, and standing orders to sustain its wide-ranging services. Contributions help fund volunteer training, care services, and the continuing support for older residents through various programs. The charity also encourages the use of Gift Aid to maximize the value of donations at no additional cost to donors.

Through its comprehensive support network, Age UK Wakefield District aims to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for older people in the community. It remains committed to enhancing the independence and wellbeing of older adults in Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

[1] https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wakefielddistrict/ [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/about-the-register-of-charities/-/charity-details/3996772 [3] https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wakefielddistrict/our-services/information-and-advice-f373cf95-7eb3-ed11-9ac8-0003ff32eded/ [4] https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wakefielddistrict/about-us/ [5] https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wakefielddistrict/get-involved/donate/