Donate a Coat Campaign is live,2026

Age UK launches 'Donate a Coat' Appeal to help older people this winter.

As part of Age UK Coventry and Warwickshire's 'Winter Health' campaign, the charity is calling on the local community to donate winter warm items to help older people stay warm during the colder months.

Colder weather can make it harder for older people to get out and about, increasing feelings of loneliness and impacting health and wellbeing. Spending more time at home also leads to higher energy bills and combined with the cost-of-living crisis, places extra pressure on those who are already struggling. An estimated 1.9 million older people across the UK will face poverty this winter.

Kaljit Madahar, Central Operations Manager at Age UK Coventry and Warwickshire said "It's a crisis hiding in plain sight. As costs rise and temperatures fall, many older people are facing winter in the cold. Your donation of a winter warm item can make an immediate difference to someone in need."

The charity is also encouraging Pension Credit aplictaions as those who are on a low income may be entitled to benefits such as the Warm Home discount and Cold weather payments.