About us
We're a local charity working in the community across Somerset and North Somerset to support older people, their families and carers.
We want everyone to be able to love later life.
Who we are
Age UK Somerset is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for over 75 years. We have the equivalent of 34 dedicated staff and over 400 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Somerset and North Somerset.
Where you can find us
Our office is based in Taunton but many members of our staff are based all over our area.
How we are funded
We rely on your support to keep serving the community. We are supported by donations from the public, Gifts in Wills, and some charitable grants.
What we do
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We give advice
Our trained advisors offer free information and advice to older people and their families.
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We provide activities
Our Ageing Well team runs a wide range of physical activity groups, giving older people the opportunity to keep fit and socialise.
Meet our people
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Meet our Trustees
Our Charity is managed by Volunteer Trustees and a Board of Directors.
Find out who they are here.
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Our volunteers
Our services couldn't run without the help of our amazing volunteer team. We have over 400 volunteers helping us every day all across Somerset and North Somerset in a variety of different roles.
Find out how you can become a volunteer too.
Job Vacancies
Click below to see if there are currently any job vacancies within our Charity.
Latest News Articles
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Information and Advice Volunteers urgently sought in West Somerset
Published on 15 July 2025 10:50 AM
Older people in West Somerset are missing out as we don't have enough Volunteers to help them with benefit claims.
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Telecare Alarm user? You need to read this!
Published on 02 July 2025 02:15 PM
If you are an analogue Telecare / Personal Alarm user you need to read how the Digital Telecoms Switch will affect you.
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Age Friendly Tourism Award now open for entries
Published on 08 April 2025 11:38 AM
We are proud to sponsor the Age Friendly Award at this years’ Somerset Tourism Awards which is open for entries now!
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