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2025 Fundraising Guide

Age UK Parliamentary Briefing - NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) (December 2024).pdf

rights than others. • Periodic CHC reviews that follow an award have become occasions to be worried about and even feared, with more people on Fast Track CHC losing eligibility. • Older people with ongoing ... stress at a time when they are already coping with the physical and emotional toll of being close to someone who is extremely unwell or dying. Here’s what some of them told Age UK: “It was the attitude of

Fundraising-guide-2023.pdf

simple, but these regular calls transform Brenda’s week. “I’m so grateful I speak to Jasmine. I know someone’s there - it means a lot to me.” Brenda, 87 3 4 Fundraising ideas Not sure which fundraising challenge ... part of most events - such as a talent show. Firstly, buy a book of raffle tickets. Have a think about the connections you have and what they might be able to donate as a prize. Remember: the more attractive

Volunteers safeguarding advice_coronavirus_A4.pdf

violence or the presence of controlling behaviour also constitutes domestic abuse. If you are worried that someone who you visit may be at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse, it’s important that you discuss ... are reliant on others for help at this time may be more susceptible to financial abuse. If you are worried that the person you are visiting is being pressured to hand over money, bank details or bank cards

190206_Care Connect - Age UK Loneliness Research Briefing (digital inclu....pdf

I also think I will benefit from using the internet to gain knowledge and information. I was worried about retiring as I thought I’d have nothing to do, but not anymore” “It has given me a new lease ... personally. Building a positive experience is crucial for older people who are nervous about, or new, to technology. Some older people have had some kind of technological device that they felt

Scams awareness_A4.pdf

transfer money or move it to a safe account. Scams awareness Coronavirus information April 2020 Someone I don’t know well has offered to deliver shopping to me. If you don’t the person well, ask for a ... hands for twenty seconds after handling any coins and banknotes you get back as change. I am worried about a friend, family member or neighbour falling victim to a scam. Criminals will often target those

One_Digital_Phase_2_Evaluation_extension.pdf

Champions is a highly effective and sustainable way of delivering digital skills. • More information about the overall programme is presented at www.digitalchampionsnetwork.com/one-digital-programme BACKGROUND ... sessions to attend and indicated someone to direct the activities is essential to improve the experience and successful of the volunteering opportunity. Concern was raised about visiting older people at home

Cold at home polling briefing, Feb 2025.pdf

major changes to the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) in July 2024, Age UK has consistently raised concerns about the impact of this decision on older people. We have repeatedly warned that at least 2.5 million older ... people than this time last year are worried about energy bills and keeping warm. We asked, ‘Thinking about your finances at the moment, how worried, if at all, are you about each of the following?’ • Nearly

Age UK Parliamentary Briefing- Winter Fuel Payments July 2024.pdf

worth £200 for eligible households, or £300 for eligible households with someone aged over 80. In Scotland and NI decisions about the future of the payment are devolved, and not yet clear. We understand ... estimated £1.4bn in 2024-25 and £1.5bn in 202526. Why we are concerned At Age UK we are most concerned about three groups affected by the change: 1. Those who are eligible but don’t receive Pension Credit -

Volunteering alone_coronavirus_A4.pdf

place. This could be a volunteer manager or colleague at your organisation. Or it could just be someone you trust, like a friend or relative. Let this person know where you’re going. ● C heck in with ... pre-agreed time. ● I f you’re volunteering for a local Age UK and your safety buddy/contact is concerned about you, they can contact the local Age UK directly. Consider giving your buddy your local Age UK’s contact