Find out about our services
Our switchboard operates Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.15pm - please telephone 01254 266620
News and information
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Stepping Out project
We are launching a new service called Stepping Out that can provide support to people aged 50+ who are struggling with loss of confidence following a life transition such as bereavement, retirement, relocation or a change in circumstances and need some support to get out and about locally. You can find more details via the link below
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Support Us
As a local independent charity we rely heavily on donations and legacies to continue our work. To find out how to donate and the difference that your donation or a gift in a will can make then click the link below
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New Darwen Advice and Information service
We are starting a new fortnightly Advice and Information service in Darwen Health Centre.
The service will be by appointment only and can help with pension age benefit entitlements including form filling and other issues facing older people.
To find out more visit our news page below
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Volunteer with us
We are looking for volunteers who can befriend an older person who has experienced a recent life event such as illness or a bereavement and offer them support to get out and about in their local community.
This is a once a week role and involves accompanying someone to a group or local activity to help build confidence.
To find out more visit our volunteering page below.
Age UK Network Charity Quality Standard
Our organisation has achieved the Age UK Network Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, BSI.