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Corporate Social Responsibility Bradford Businesses

Published on 09 April 2025 08:59 AM

Partner with Age UK Bradford District to Support Local Older People This Year

Age UK Bradford District, a local charity dedicated to helping older people live their best lives, is calling on businesses and corporate organisations to partner with them in making a meaningful difference in the lives of older people in the local community. With a variety of ways to engage, businesses of all sizes can support Age UK Bradford District while simultaneously fulfilling their corporate social responsibility goals. 

As a trusted local charity, Age UK Bradford District serves communities across Bradford, Keighley, and Shipley. Through six Community Hubs, the charity provides essential services such as Information, Help & Support, Advice & Casework, and Activities & Groups. By partnering with Age UK Bradford District, your business can be part of a collective effort to provide vital support to older people, empowering them to live healthier, happier, and more connected lives. 

A partnership with Age UK Bradford District brings a wide range of benefits. Not only will you be supporting a trusted local charity that helps 15,000 older people annually, but your business will also be able to enhance its brand reputation and meet corporate social responsibility objectives. Additionally, working with the charity is a great way to motivate employees, increase staff morale, and engage with the local community. 

“Age UK Bradford District provides a lifeline to older people who face significant challenges in today’s world. Through our work, we have been able to unlock £1.5 million in unclaimed benefits and provide essential support for thousands of local older people,” said Margaret Lawford, Quality Manager at Age UK Bradford District. “Partnering with us allows businesses to make a direct impact on the lives of those who need it most while providing opportunities for employees and the local community to get involved.” 

Ways Your Business Can Get Involved: 

  • Choose Age UK Bradford District as Your Charity of the Year – Dedicate fundraising efforts to support our work throughout the year. 
  • Arrange a Team Collection at a Local Supermarket – Set up a collection to raise funds and awareness about the work we do. 
  • Donate a Raffle Prize or Service – Contribute to one of our fundraising activities by donating a prize or service. 
  • Run a Fundraising Event – Host your own fundraising event, from bake sales to sponsored challenges, and help support local older people in need. 

 

With your support, Age UK Bradford District can continue to provide vital services that help older people stay connected, healthy, financially secure, and less lonely. For example: 

  • £17 provides one hour of expert advice and casework 
  • £1,000 keeps one of our Community Hubs open for a week, supporting up to 60 people with a safe space to connect, access information, and receive support with shopping and wellbeing. 

Over the last year, Age UK Bradford District has helped over 15,000 local older people and unlocked £1.5 million in unclaimed benefits. With your help, we can make an even bigger impact this year. 

To learn more about how your business can get involved with Age UK Bradford District, or to discuss further please call us on 01274 391190 or email info@ageukbd.org.uk. 

Age UK Bradford District is a local charity working with older people in Bradford, Keighley, and Shipley. We provide services and support designed to improve the lives of older people, helping them feel connected, secure, and valued in their communities. Our services include advice and casework, activities, support groups, and access to affordable shopping across our six Community Hubs. 

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