Coinciding with the end of the Second World War, 2025 also marks the 80th Anniversary of the inception of Age UK Norwich. Forming on the 27 April 1945 when a group of like minded people got together, marking the first meeting of the Norwich Older People's Welfare Committee, Age UK Norwich has been an active park of Late Life in Norwich over the last 8 decades.
"We are incredibly proud to reach this 80-year mark," says Dan Skipper, Chief Executive of Age UK Norwich. "For eight decades, we have been dedicated to improving the quality of later life in Norwich, ensuring they have the support they need to live independently and with dignity."
Throughout this milestone year, Age UK Norwich will be hosting a variety of special events and activities to celebrate its rich history and express gratitude to the community for their unwavering support. These events include:
- A birthday garden party at Bishops Gardens
- A digital and physical history exhibition of the charity and how the wider Norwich area has changed over the last 8 decades
- Quizzes, Golf days, and individual fundraising opportunities including opportunities for schools
- Abseiling, walk, run and get active to raise money for dementia
And much more…
An ambitious goal has been set of raising £80,000 to ensure continued support for older people in Norwich. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant difference in the lives of those who rely on the charity's services.
Age UK Norwich has been at the front of innovation in technology and viewpoints, most recently this has included pilot work on the GaitSmart technology that assists with falls prevention and is not part of the NICE guidelines that form the best practice for health and care staff, as well as recently launching a successful bid for Norwich to become an Age Friendly City. This innovation is set to continue in 2025, with work on GaitSmart and it’s applications continuing as well as national work on hospital discharge experiences for DHSC and a nationally released hydration training programme.
Age UK Norwich expresses deep gratitude to the Norwich community for their consistent and unwavering support throughout the past 80 years. This milestone anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of the crucial role the charity plays in enabling older adults to live fulfilling lives with dignity and independence. Age UK Norwich emphasises that the continued generosity of the public is essential to achieving this vital mission.