In partnership with the Get Out Get Active programme we’ll be running Daytime Discos across Wiltshire and Swindon in the coming months - and our next location is Chippenham! Come to The Neeld Hall Community & Arts Centre on Friday 19th December, 2:00pm – 4:00pm and enjoy a lively mix of music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s! Whether you'd like to hit the dance floor or simply sit back with a drink and enjoy the tunes, there’s something for everyone.
We’re pleased to share the Carers Together Wiltshire Annual Service Report 2024/25, highlighting the partnership’s first year of supporting unpaid carers across Wiltshire.
Carers Together Wiltshire is a partnership between Age UK Wiltshire, Community First, Beyond Dementia, Wiltshire Service Users Network, Citizens Advice Wiltshire and Wessex Community Action.
Working with Forward Carers and Youth Action Wiltshire, the service has helped more than 1,100 carers access advice, guidance and practical support. The report showcases how local organisations are working together to build stronger, more carer-friendly communities.
Celebrating Age Wiltshire is a county-wide project delivering culture and heritage events and activity in community settings to support the wellbeing of older people.
Check our updated menu for our Wellbeing Checks with Meals service – a fresh hot meal delivered by our friendly, trained staff.
Explore our regularly updated Charity Shops with Information Points, where you can find sustainable pre-loved bargains.
Find your nearest one and pop by!
We have lots of guidance and helpful resources available where you can find answers to your questions on benefits, money, organising care and much more.
We've teamed up with local reuse charity KFR to launch Home Clearance with Heart - a new, affordable, and environmentally conscious house clearance service. Designed to ease the emotional and financial stress of clearing a home, the service only charges for items that can’t be reused, with all usable goods donated to support local people in need.
“This compassionate, eco-friendly approach means unwanted items get a second life while supporting our work with older people,” said Sarah Cardy, CEO of Age UK Wiltshire.
We have recently opened new Charity Shops in Marlborough, Salisbury, Bradford-on-Avon and Devizes, all of which require your good quality, clean donations. If you cannot make it to one of our shops, you can fill out our collection form. Find out more about donating to us by clicking on the link below.
'Supporting an Older Person, One Donation at a Time.'
Our ninth issue of our quarterly newsletter, sharing more of what we do and who we are.
Age UK Wiltshire News & Views, Issue 10
A guide to Age UK Wiltshire's services, as well as information on care options and providers is available in our popular Guide to Later Life.
Our Information & Advice team offer free and confidential information and advice on a range of subjects, including; benefits and money, organising care and support, housing, and travel needs.
We can help you find social groups, activities and services available in your local community. We want to help people stay connected, but also remain independent.
We can provide information and guidance help you find services and traders in your area like shopping, domestic help, tradespersons, gardeners.
Our shops raise vital income that enables us to support local older people in Wiltshire. We currently have three locations: Marlborough, Salisbury and Bradford-on-Avon. Find out more about our shops below.
Many people are finding it difficult to keep up with the changes to our cost of living but there is help available.
Our Information & Advice guidance can help with maximising your income and explaining what benefits you may be entitled to.
You can also visit the links below for help from your local authority on cost of living support, including details of food banks and community larders in your local areas.
Wiltshire: Community Food Providers website
We rely on volunteers to support and deliver our services to local older people, and we have a variety of voluntary roles available.
We are passionate about making Wiltshire and Swindon places where older people can enjoy later life. Your support will help us achieve our aims.
We are always interested to hear about your experience using our services and how we can make improvements for the future.
Our quality marks
Age UK Wiltshire has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS
Living Wage Accreditation
At Age UK Wiltshire and Age UK Southampton, we are proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to fair pay and the wellbeing of our teams. By offering this accreditation, we are not only supporting the welfare of our staff but also aligning with our values: “person centred, trusted, empowering and ambitious.”
The Living Wage is based on the real cost of living, ensuring our staff are paid enough to meet their everyday needs and cover essentials like housing, food, and transport - providing them with financial security. Unlike the National Minimum Wage, which sets a legal baseline, the Living Wage offers a more realistic rate to support a decent standard of living.