Winter Support Hub
A hub of information full of top tips, advice and support for the coming Winter
Emergency Coronavirus Appeal: Please Donate
Demand for our vital services is increasing rapidly. Please help us be there for older people who desperately need us during this crisis.
Helping you to get Out & About
With the lockdown rules easing we find ourselves gradually able to return to more of our usual activities, albeit in a different way. There are many people who will find this transition difficult. We have pulled together local information to show you what to expect when Out & About and have also created cards as a way of letting people know that that you find these new situations challenging. Find Out More Below
Out & About Cards New Safety Measures
Living Well Magazine
Stay Connected - Keeping you all up to date with the latest information, advice and stories to help Islanders to live well independently. You latest Summer edition is available to read now!!
Discover Our Services
We’re dedicated to being there anyone over the age of 50 on the Isle of Wight to improve their quality of life. Discover our full range of services and find out how we could help you, or someone you care about, to live well, independently.
News, events and services for you
Keeping the Island Connected
Age UK Isle of Wight, Nosy Marketing EV Express and Wightfibre have joined forces to help enable care home residents and those in hospital reasons to contact friends and family
Do you or someone you know need a hand to live well at home?
For all of those jobs around the house you’ve been meaning to do, let our experienced, reliable and trusted tradespeople do the work.
Project Geranium
Donated geraniums from local nursery Care In The Garden and Rouse Wealth Management brought a well-being boost to members of our community who have been socially isolated during the last few months.
How you can help
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Fundraise
You can support Age UK Isle of Wight from the comfort of your own home, See our Virtual Fundraising pack or join one of our future events to raise vital funds. We have many different opportunities available for those who want to help. Every penny we receive, stays on the Island, used solely for the benefit of local residents.
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Lend a hand
In these challenging times, lots of people have been asking us how they can support older people who are staying at home. We are so grateful for all of the offers of support received. We have been overwhelmed by the number of applications and have currently halted this process, you can however take part in neighbourly volunteering.
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Donate
Donating doesn't have to cost you a penny, there are many ways to help. There are ways to donate through shopping online, joining in on our virtual pub quizzes, or by knitting for our fundraising campaign 'The Big Knit'. In this is a difficult time, we rely on your support more than ever to continue to help older people on our Island.
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Get your organisation involved
A partnership with us can be beneficial for your business by helping you meet your corporate social responsibility objectives. It's a great way to motivate employees, gain insight into the over-50s market, get some great PR and help Age UK Isle of Wight to support vulnerable people in the local community.
Read our latest news and updates
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Wolverton is going online!
Published on 31 August 2020 09:00 AM
Wolverton Online offers the opportunity for craft, garden and local stalls & businesses to sell and promote their war...
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Please be Patient – Helping people to get ‘Out and About’
Published on 21 July 2020 11:25 AM
With the lockdown rules easing we find ourselves gradually able to return to more of our usual activities, albeit in ...
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Connect Us
Published on 15 May 2020 04:44 PM
Age UK Isle of Wight, Nosy Marketing EV Express and Wightfibre have joined forces to help enable care home resident...
Our Quality Marks
Age UK Isle of Wight is committed to the ongoing development of quality assurance management in all parts of our organisation. We are proud to have achieved the following quality standards:
Age UK Isle of Wight has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.
Age UK Isle of Wight achieved certification to the esteemed international quality management standard BS EN ISO 9001: 2015. This standard is used by over one million organisations worldwide, and focuses on a process based approach for the development and implementation of the quality management system to enhance customer satisfaction by meeting customer requirements.
We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator and are committed to good fundraising practice.