Age UK Norwich celebrates success at 2026 GSK IMPACT Awards

Age UK Norwich has celebrated national recognition at the 2026 GSK IMPACT Awards on the 13^th of May, after being named as one of ten winners from across the UK.

The awards, run by GSK in partnership with The King’s Fund, recognise outstanding small and medium-sized charities working to improve health and wellbeing in communities nationwide.

Following a rigorous assessment process and a record number of applications, Age UK Norwich was selected as one of this year’s winners in recognition of its work supporting older people across Greater Norwich and surrounding areas to stay healthy, independent and connected.

At the awards ceremony, the overall winner was announced as The Green House charity with Age UK Norwich congratulating the organisation on its achievement.

Dan Skipper, Chief Executive of Age UK Norwich, said:

“We’re incredibly proud to stand with the other ten winners of the 2026 GSK IMPACT Awards. Being recognised alongside other outstanding charities from across the UK is a huge achievement, highlighting the importance of the people we serve. This recognition reflects the power and potential of the VCSE sector to transform the health and wellbeing of our communities - it’s fantastic that The King’s Fund and GSK are helping to highlight this potential, and the long-standing dedication and hard work of our staff, volunteers and partners we work with." 

He added:

“We would also like to congratulate The Green House on being named the overall winner. The awards showcase the extraordinary work charities are doing every day to support communities across the UK, and we are honoured to have been recognised alongside such inspiring organisations.”

Age UK Norwich was recognised particularly for its health coaching and falls prevention work, which combines personalised support, wellbeing advice and innovative GaitSmart technology to help older people maintain confidence, mobility and independence. In 2024/25, the charity supported almost 8,000 people and delivered thousands of welfare checks, befriending calls and community activities across Norwich.