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 Richmond upon Thames is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for nearly 60 years. We have 50 dedicated staff and over 100 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in this borough.
Where you can find us
Our main office is based in The White House Community Centre in Hampton.
How we are funded
We rely on your support to keep serving the community. We are supported by donations from the public, income from funders, 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 the last year, our advisers helped local older people to claim over £1,200,000 that they were entitled to.
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We offer home help
We offer home support services to help with odd jobs around the home, housekeeping and gardening.
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We help with technology
We help people get to grips with new technology, such as tablets, smartphones and laptops. This helps make life easier for some older people in accessing services and keeping in touch with friends and family.
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We provide activities
We offer a wide range of activities to give older people the opportunity to keep fit, socialise, or learn a new skill. Our Wellbeing Services team provide activities borough wide or you can join one of our three busy Social and Wellbeing centres in Barnes, Whitton or Twickenham.
Meet our people
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Meet our staff
We have a team of 50 dedicated staff members, helping us to deliver information and advice, exercise classes, home visits and provide delicious food in our lunch club. Find out who does what in our team.
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Find out about our volunteers
Our services couldn't run without the help of our amazing volunteer team. We have over 100 volunteers helping us throughout the week. Find out more about our volunteers and how you can become a volunteer too.