The Big Knit is back!
It's time to get out those knitting needles and start knitting. We're aiming to knit 10,000 little hats to go on smoothie bottles.
updated 17/2/21
Our services are staying open safely
We are continuing to support our clients during the coronavirus pandemic, carrying on our much needed work since the crisis began in March. 'Lockdown' has been a major challenge for older people in Northamptonshire and social isolation can be a horrible and detrimental experience for so many. We are doing do as much as we can to combat that social isolation by keeping our services open and our clients supported. We wish to reassure all our clients and their families that we are taking every precaution to keep people safe.
This is a difficult time for our charity, as it is for our clients, and we thank everyone who has helped us to provide these vital services.
Christopher Duff CEO
In common with all charities in the UK our income has been dramatically reduced. We urgently need financial donations at this difficult time to enable us to carry on supporting older people in our community.
We are a local independent charity
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Making pancakes in Kettering
Clients at our day centre in Rockingham Road have enjoyed a week of pancake-related activities.
Anne Goodman MBE
We share the sad news that our friend and former President has died after a long illness.
The national Census 2021
This will take place on Sunday 21st March and the answers will determine the funding decisions on public services in your area.
update Engage e-newsletter
Find out what we've been doing during the coronavirus pandemic. Read the December edition of our three-page newsletter.
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Support when you need it
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How you can help
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Our latest news
We are honoured to be helping at the Vaccination Centre in Moulton Park.
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Our charity shops
Our eight shops in Northamptonshire are currently closed because of the lockdown.
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Job vacancies
Work for us and help improve later life for thousands of people.
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Our quality marks
Age UK Northamptonshire has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.
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