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 Hammersmith and Fulham is an independent local charity supporting older people across the borough. We provide a wide range of practical services and activities that promote wellbeing and independence.
We aim to promote the wellbeing of older people and to help make their life fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
We are committed to reducing poverty and fighting disadvantage, defeating ageism and recognising diversity, addressing social exclusion and promoting more effective and responsive public services for older people.
Where you can find us
Our main office and activity centre is based in Greyhound Road and we have a charity shop in the West 12 Centre in Shepherd's Bush.
How we are funded
We rely on your support to keep serving the community. We are partly funded by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and are supported by donations from the public, income from our charity shops, and some charitable grants.
Diversity
We value diversity in all that we do. We recognise and welcome the diversity of older adults and their different needs, choices, cultures and values and the diversity of our volunteers, supporters and staff. We believe that it is only through working together that we can use our local, regional and national presence to the greatest effect.
Our Vision and Mission Statement
Our Vision:
To make a significant difference in the lives of older people in our community.
Our Mission Statement:
We work with older residents to deliver effective services and work collaboratively to achieve our vision.
Our Values:
- Accessible
- Supportive
- Empowering
- Inclusive
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham's Big 5:
- Encourage healthy ageing and enable social interaction
- Be a trusted advisor to older people
- Proactively identify and prioritise the needs of older people
- Champion the local older people's agenda through advocacy, striving to improve lives and enhance communication with other essential services
- Generate secure and diverse funding
What we do
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Our services
We offer lots of services for older people and their carers:
- Information and advice
- Practical help and gardening
- Befriending
- Shopping service
- Footcare
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Activities and events
Visit our activities and events page for details about:
- Social lunch clubs
- Talks and special events
- Computer classes
- Exercise groups
- Days out and trips
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Volunteer
Volunteering is a fantastic way of meeting new people, developing new skills and doing something worthwhile within your community. We rely on volunteers to help us offer vital services in the local community.
Would you like to lend a hand?
Find out more
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Our shop
Looking to bag a bargain, declutter your life, or volunteer? You can do all three at our charity shop in the West 12 shopping centre in Shepherd's Bush.
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Our staff
We have a dedicated team of staff members, helping us to deliver information and advice, exercise classes, home visits and provide delicious food in our lunch club. Find out more about them and our leadership team, including our CEO.
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Our Trustees
Our Trustee Board is the management board of Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham. It is responsible for legal, financial and personnel aspects of the organisation, for planning and deciding on policies and strategies.
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Case studies
At Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham we work to help older people love later life. Here are stories from some of the people we've worked with.
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Contact us
Information on how to get in touch and where we are located.
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Work for us
Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham is a great place to work. Could you bring your skills to our team?
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Feedback
We are always keen to hear any comments you may have about the service which could help us to make improvements.
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News and Annual Reports
Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham - find out all about our latest news and campaigns, keep up to date!