Annual Review
Age UK Barnsley is a fiercely independent local charity that promotes the dignity, wellbeing, safety and independence of older people in the Barnsley Borough.
Our mission is simple: to make Barnsley the best possible place to grow older.
To achieve that we provide a wide range of services on behalf of Barnsley residents – from social inclusion to information and advice; shops to specialist day services; affordable shopping to help around the home. We've even got a spa!
We are hugely proud of the work that we do to support older people in our communities and enable them to lead independent and fulfilling lives. If we can make a difference to the life of one older person in Barnsley, then it is a job well done. Thankfully, through our services and our work with partner organisations and through local alliances, we make a difference to the lives of thousands throughout the year.
But we are not complacent about the work that we do. We are always seeking the next challenge, the next project to deliver, the next opportunity to improve the lives of Barnsley’s older generation. Our services are shaped by the experiences of those we serve. If any resident has a suggestion either about how we can improve our current service offer, or a new service that is missing and we can deliver we will gladly look for ways to make that happen.
As an organisation, Age UK Barnsley has grown considerably over the last year. We now employ around 50 full- and part-time staff and have around 150 regular volunteers who support our staff in the work they do. I do want to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thanks to our wonderful staff and volunteers for the work that they do to deliver our mission in the community. None of our many achievements over the last year would have been possible without their commitment, dedication and hard work on behalf of the clients we serve. Everyone can be immensely proud of the contribution they have made. Thank you.
Our Annual Review which offers a brief snapshot of the work we have been doing in our service areas and captures some of the key milestones from this year. In 2024 we will celebrate our 50th birthday as an organisation (and become eligible for our own services!) and we are already looking forward to celebrating that milestone achievement in style!
Please take a moment to read our Annual Review and do not hesitate to get in touch if we can support you or your family.