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 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is a local independent charity supporting older people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We’re here to help older people live well, stay connected and get the support they need. We listen to the needs of our local community and provide services designed to make a positive difference to the lives of older people.
We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1165856.
We’re an independent local charity
Although we proudly share the Age UK brand and work closely with the wider Age UK network, we are a separate and independent charity from the national organisation, Age UK.
Being independent means we have our own Board of Trustees and make our own decisions about the services we provide. This allows us to focus on the needs of older people living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and respond to the priorities of our local communities.
It also means that we raise our own funds locally. Every donation, grant and gift we receive helps us continue providing vital services and support to older people in our community.
How we’re funded
Our work is made possible through a range of funding sources.
Some of our services are commissioned by the Local Authority and NHS. We’re also supported by generous donations from the public, charitable grants and gifts left to us through legacies.
We’re grateful for every contribution we receive. Your support helps us continue to provide vital services and support for older people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Where you can find us
Our registered main office is:
U18, South Fens Business Centre
Fenton Way
Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
PE16 6TT
We also have an office at:
The Cherry Trees Centre
St Matthews Street
Cambridge
CB1 2LT
Please note: Our offices are not open to the public. Office visits are available by appointment only.
What we do
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We provide information
We provide rights based information which older people and their carers can use with confidence to make informed decisions and choices.
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We reduce social isolation
We aim to reduce social isolation by bringing people together, providing opportunities to meet people and develop friendships.
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We campaign
Our campaigns every year aim to reduce loneliness and isolation, to promote wellbeing and activity, to support aging well. As an independent charity, we must also raise all our own funds to deliver our services.
Governance
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Trustees
Our trustees are a group of volunteers who have legal responsibility for the governance and management of the charity.
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Strategic Plan, Annual Reviews and Impact Statements
Strategic Plan, Annual Reviews and Impact Statements
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