About us

Working for older people

Age UK Teesside is a charity which supports older people across the four boroughs of Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to promoting wellbeing and independence for over-50s, ensuring later life is a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.

Please contact us to find out about services in your area or to volunteer.

        Anne Sykes

       Chief Executive

We are proud to have achieved the Age UK Network Charity Quality Standard

Our achievement of the Age UK Network Charity Quality Standard recognises the high standard of our performance as an organisation. The Standard requires us to demonstrate that we:

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people - our beneficiaries and our colleagues.

• Value diversity and promote equity and inclusion.
• Safeguard people’s information and are clear about how it’s used.
• Encourage, listen to and act on feedback.
• Plan and review our services and activities strategically, making sure we use our resources effectively to respond to local need.
• Value our colleagues, ensuring we have the right people with the right skills and support to deliver our plans.
• Anticipate and manage risk effectively to ensure we are resilient and responsive to change.

The Standard is externally assessed by industry leaders BSI who undertake a rigorous review of our working practice through interviews, observation, and review of our key documents and records.