A local independent charity providing services and support to 18,000 older people and their families every year. Together, we can improve later life for everyone in Northamptonshire.
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Age UK Northamptonshire is a local independent charity that cares for older people in Northamptonshire. We help them to make the best of life and to have a secure and dignified old age by providing the support that enables them to live independently. We are reliable and business-like, compassionate and caring.
Everything we do aims to show vulnerable older people that they have not been forgotten and that there is help available. Thousands of older people in Northamptonshire do not have caring relatives who are able to help. Their family may live abroad or they may have not family members they can depend on. A regular visit from a trusted member of staff from Age UK Northamptonshire can make all the difference to someone who feels anxious or alone.
Our Information & Advice Service provides free, confidential and independent advice on matters that affect older people. In the financial year 2025/26 our team of eight part-time workers helped people claim £3,803,107 in welfare benefits. They submitting 534 claims for Attendance Allowance - a successful claim for Attendance Allowance is often life-changing for our clients.
Our free Telephone Befriending service is aimed at older people who feel isolated and are at risk of being lonely. A friendly volunteer will call for a regular chat on the phone. We try to prioritise people who do not have family or friends they feel able to rely on.
Age UK Northamptonshire provides practical services at a reasonable charge that enables us to cover our costs. These services are provided by reliable, trustworthy staff who make a huge difference to people’s everyday life. Care Support At Home visits older people at home, providing regular support and company to people who need it. We also support carers. Our Gardening Service, Handyperson Service, Toenail Cutting Service and Home Care Cleaning Service can take the worry out of living independently in your own home. Our two day centres give older people somewhere to meet friends, enjoy stimulating activities and feel looked after.
We also have several contracts from the NHS which provide the support older people need to stay independent and well. Our eleven shops in Northamptonshire raise a vital 17% of our income, but we cannot survive without the support of our donors and kind fundraisers. Please visit our website to learn about the other support we provide that is not mentioned here.
Thank you for enabling us to make a difference to over 18,000 older people and their families every year.