About us
We're a local 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 Derby and Derbyshire is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for 30 years. We have 40 dedicated staff and over 100 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Derby and Derbyshire.
Where you can find us
Our main office is in Heanor and we have a number of charity shops across Derby and Derbyshire.
How we are funded
We rely on your support to keep serving the community. We are supported by donations from the public, income from our charity shops, and some charitable grants.
What we do
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We give advice
Our trained advisors offer free information and advice to older people and their families. In 2016 our advisers helped local older people to claim over £500,000 that they were entitled to.
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We offer day services
We offer day services including, meals, actvities and transport in Bakewell, Hope, and Hulland ward
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We befriend
Our volunteer befrienders visit lonely older people in the Derbyshire Dales, High Peak and Glossop. We also have a telephone befriending service in Erewash
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We provide activities
You can have your feet looked after or be given advice about attending exercise classes to prevent falls