Get involved this Older People's Day
The UN International Day of Older Persons is on 1 October every year. The day encourages people to challenge negative attitudes and outdated stereotypes about older people, and celebrate their contribution to society.
Get involved
Age UK Solihull celebrates the day each year with a range of activities to raise funds and awareness, helping us support older people in Solihull to live happily, independently and well.
Your support will help us provide services including befriending, social clubs and activities, digital skills training, and information and advice for older Solihull residents who need us.
Please donate what you can, or get in touch if you'd like a collection can to collect donations at your workplace, club or other group.
Other ways to support on or around 1 October
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Slip Into Slippers
Give your feet a treat and wear your slippers for the day, and donate to Age UK Solihull.
You can take part whether you're at school, work or home (as long as it's safe to do so)!
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Hats off to older people!
If slippers don't tickle your fancy, how about giving a nod to older people and wearing a hat for the day?
Again, this can be done anywhere, either as a group or individual.
Please also donate to make your hat have even more of an impact!
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Fundraise
Mark Older People's Day in an even bigger way by organising an fundraising event such as a bake sale, a quiz night or a concert in aid of Age UK Solihull. Complete the form below and we will send you a Fundraising Pack with posters, decorations and other bits to make your event a success.
To raise funds online, click below and click the orange "Start Fundraising" button. Follow the instructions to set up a page for your group or event, which will be linked to our Older People' Day campaign.
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Get sponsored
Brave the shave, dye your hair a wacky colur, do a sponsored silence, or think of something else that people might sponsor you for!
For more of a challenge, you could sign up for one of our challenge events, or come up with your own challenge!
Set up a fundraising page linked to our Older People's Day campaign by clicking below and pressing the orange "Start fundraising" button.
Free Fundraising Pack
Complete this form for a free Fundraising Pack with ideas, information and resources to make your event or activity a success.