Age UK Solihull is a local charity and we have been committed to providing the best support to older people across the borough for over 40 years. If you’re worried about yourself or an older person you know, we are here to help. See our services page or contact us on 0121 704 7840 to find out how we can help.
We may be able to support pensioner households in Solihull who are struggling with energy, water bills and other related essentials due to rising living costs this winter.
Click below for full criteria and to find out what support is available.
The festive season is over, but loneliness, isolation and financial hardship continue for thousands of older Solihull residents.
We are still working hard to help older residents stay warm, well and connected during the cold winter months.
Please help us to be here for those who need us this tough winter and beyond.
Do something incredible this year. Challenge yourself, experience an adrenaline rush, and help raise vital funds to enable Age UK Solihull to be here for older Solihull residents when they need us most.
We have several challenge events on offer, and many are free to enter!
Here are some we think you will love:
We have the chance to receive a £1,000 donation in the Movement for Good awards, and we would be so grateful if you would nominate us to give us the best chance of winning. It only takes a moment and could make a huge difference to older people in Solihull. Simply complete the quick form, and ask friends and family to do the same. Our charity number is 1055887.
Join our Weekly Lottery for just £1 a play for the chance to win cash prizes, including a huge jackpot of £25,000!
And 50p from every play will come to Age UK Solihull to help us to be here for older Solihull residents who need us.
Our Winter 2025 Newsletter, sponsored by Birchmere House Care Home, is out now. Click here to read about events and activities, and the difference we have made.
Check out our clubs and activities for older Solihull residents, including lunch clubs, coffee afternoons and other activities. We also have a Social Cafe and a knitting group open to adults of all ages.
Free digital training for older Solihull residents, helping people use a tablet, smartphone or laptop and learn skills like online shopping, video calls, email, searching for information, online learning and using apps.
Training is delivered via group sessions and one-to-one support. We have a tablet loan scheme for those who do not have their own IT equipment.
If you are struggling with debt, the Solihull Community Advice Hubs are here to help you.
The rising cost of living has led to more people struggling to make their money stretch to pay for normal daily living expenses.
If you are in debt, the most important thing to do is to ask for help. We are here to help you to find solutions.
Our Linking People Together project tackles loneliness and isolation by offering befriending and social clubs for older Solihull residents, prioritising those who live alone with no family or other support nearby.
Lasting bonds and true friendships are created through the project, keeping older people connected and feeling valued.
Contact our Older People's Information and Advice Line to find out what benefits or other support you might be entitled to.
Speak to our trained Information and Advice Caseworkers who give comprehensive information and advice on a range of issues affecting older people, their families and carers. This advice is free, accessible, confidential, clear and independent.
Lists of local services and activities for older people, plus links to Information Guides and Factsheets regarding a wide range of topics.
Information, advice and support with a range of issues for Solihull residents of all ages, based in central Solihull and Chelmsley Wood.
Support is available by telephone, email and face-to-face (click below to check drop-in times).
Can you spare an hour or so a week to help support older and vulnerable people in Solihull, or help at one of our one-off fundraising activities?
Find out what opportunities we currently have:
Age UK Solihull has a range of exciting fundraising opportunities to suit everyone.
All the money raised will go towards helping Age UK Solihull to support local older people.
All the money raised in Solihull, stays in Solihull.
Join our team and help to make a difference to older and vulnerable Solihull residents.
Click below to see our latest job opportunities.
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We help around 8,000 Solihull residents every year, and your business could help us reach even more people who need us.
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With your help, we can continue to be here for older people in Solihull who need us.
Read expert advice on how to get the care and support you need.
See our useful links with leaflets, lists, latest news and more.
Grab a bargain or donate your unwanted items to our charity shop in Solihull.
Would you like to volunteer for Age UK Solihull? Find out how you can get involved.
See the different ways you can support Age UK Solihull.
With our forthcoming fundraising opportunities, you can help us help local older people.
Our quality marks
Age UK Solihull has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.
Older people need us now more than ever. Please help us be there during these lonely and difficult times.