Our purpose, vision and values

Our purpose is to improve the lives of older people in Bristol.

Our vision of Age UK Bristol is one in which:

We are seen as the foremost voluntary organisation championing older peoples’ interests in Bristol.
Older people from all cultures and backgrounds in Bristol identify us as being relevant to their lives.
We always seek to work cooperatively and in partnership with any other organisations which have similar aims.
We have a reputation for being forward thinking and innovative.
We work with older people and carers as partners in what we do.
Our organisation is well run and on a firm financial footing.

Age UK Bristol will aim to:

Involve older people and their carers fully in the planning and delivery of services.
Be creative and fast footed in responding to needs and opportunities.
Work in a committed way with partner organisations.
Promote equality by treating staff, colleagues, volunteers, and stakeholders with respect.
To reach older people from all cultures and backgrounds.

To provide, commission or support others to deliver a range of quality services and initiatives that address those issues which are important to older people in Bristol.
To reduce isolation and promote an independent lifestyle for older people in Bristol.
To promote a positive view of the contribution that older people make to society.
To help local older people to remain living in their own homes for as long as they wish to do so.
To campaign to improve services locally.
To ensure that Age UK Bristol is financially strong and well run.