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  1. Help a lonely older person this Christmas

    Age UK supported Brenda by connecting her with Jasmine, her telephone friend. The pair now enjoy weekly chats, and share stories about their experiences of working in schools. Jasmine's friendship has

  2. Support us

    Friendship Service gives people who have been missing out on regular conversation the chance to enjoy weekly chats with a new friend. With your help, we can ensure every older person has someone to talk to

  3. Will Aid November 2025

    make a real difference to the lives of older people who have no one else to turn to. From providing weekly friendship calls, to helping vulnerable older people access the vital advice and support they need

  4. Struggling to cope

      Theme 1: Asking for help or support If you or someone you know, would like to sign up for a weekly friendship call, visit our befriending page to find out more. Film 2: Employment and having a sense

  5. Attendance Allowance campaign

    food, equipment, clothing, and paying for transport to get out and about. Attendance Allowance is a weekly payment that helps older disabled people meet some of the extra costs they face. It's a vital means

  6. Free Wills Month 2026

    older person’s life. It could be a lifeline for anyone who's struggling – from providing weekly friendship calls to older people to helping vulnerable people access the vital information, advice

  7. What happens if you win the lottery?

    will be made to send you your winnings. For lotteries that are played online, such as Age UK’s weekly charity lottery, you may not have to do anything at all. You might be automatically alerted that ... news is out that you’ve won some money. So whether you win up to £25,000 in the Age UK Weekly Lottery Superdraw, or win bigger on a national lottery, can you stay anonymous? The answer is yes:

  8. How can I raise money for charity?

    25% from the government at no cost to you. Play the Age UK charity weekly lottery Did you know that when you play the Age UK charity weekly lottery , over 54% of the funds generated go straight to supporting

  9. Online art classes

    despite lockdown easing. These older writers in Manchester , for example, were quick to move their weekly meet ups online and share the results of their tasks with each other. But what of those who prefer ... gauge older peoples’ understanding of accessing software like Zoom, which the group uses for weekly catch ups, and how to get the most out of our website. There’s a forum and a Facebook page

  10. Volunteer with the Telephone Friendship Service

    Telephone Friendship Service explained It's a free, simple way to give something back through a weekly call to an older person. It can be a very rewarding experience and new friendships can be formed ... person based on your interests. Age UK will then connect you with your telephone friend to begin your weekly calls. We are looking for people who have excellent listening skills but who also like a good chat

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