Our Annual Review
You can see how your support is helping local older people to live well independently.
Spring Support Hub
Spring is finally upon us, we have put together a hub of top tips and advice about how we can help to support you this Spring.
Coronavirus
Everything you need to know - We signpost to advice and information about vaccines, the latest guidance and local support available.
Living Well Newsletter
Stay Connected - See our top tips, advice and about how we can help to support you this Spring. Your latest Spring edition is available to read now!!
Local suport available as we navigate our way out of lockdown
Accessing money
We have pulled together information about what services local Island banks are providing to enable you to access your money.
Getting online
Don't let IT get you down! We can support you with all of your technical needs, from using a mobile phone to accessing the internet.
Food shopping
We have pulled together information about what local Island supermarkets options are available to enable you to get your food shopping.
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.
No One Should Have No One
Before the outbreak of coronavirus, we were already facing a loneliness epidemic amongst older people. But as a result of the pandemic, this crisis has intensified.
News, events and services for you
Activities Programme
We are embarking on an exciting, free activities programme which will offer new social opportunities to combat the effects of the pandemic and boost wellbeing.
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.
Gardening Service
For all of those jobs around the garden you’ve been meaning to do or need an extra helping hand to get on top of, let our experienced, reliable and trusted technicians do the work.
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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Coronavirus Impact Survey
Published on 25 February 2021 09:31 PM
Local charity Age UK Isle of Wight have created an Island wide survey and are inviting everyone aged 50+ to share the...
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Age Friendly Island want to hear from you! How can we help you to use digital technology?
Published on 19 February 2021 06:23 PM
The Age Friendly Island Digital Connectivity Steering Group have come together to create an Island wide customer surv...
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Age UK Isle of Wight LGBT+ Online Support
Published on 15 February 2021 02:59 PM
Age UK Isle of Wight’s website hosts an ‘LGBT+ Info Hub’ offering impartial advice on LGBT+ Rights, Health & Wellbein...
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.
We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator and are committed to good fundraising practice.