About us
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.
Who we are
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham is an independent local charity supporting older people across the borough. We provide a wide range of practical services and activities that aim to enable people to maintain their independence, sustain their physical and mental health, and reduce loneliness and isolation.
We are committed to reducing poverty and fighting disadvantage, defeating ageism and recognising diversity, addressing social exclusion and promoting more effective and responsive public services for older people.
Where you can find us
Our main office and activity centre is based in Greyhound Road and we have a charity shop in the West 12 Centre in Shepherd's Bush.
How we are funded
We rely on your support to keep serving the community. We are partly funded by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and are supported by donations from the public, income from our charity shop, and some charitable grants.
If you would like to support our work, you can donate here.
Diversity
We value diversity in all that we do. We recognise and welcome the diversity of older adults and their different needs, choices, cultures and values and the diversity of our volunteers, supporters and staff. We believe that it is only through working together that we can use our local, regional and national presence to the greatest effect.
Our Vision and Mission Statement
Our Vision:
To make a significant difference in the lives of older people in our community.
Our Mission Statement:
We work with older residents to deliver effective services and work collaboratively to achieve our vision.
Our Values:
- Accessible
- Supportive
- Empowering
- Inclusive
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham's Big 5:
- Encourage healthy ageing and enable social interaction
- Be a trusted advisor to older people
- Proactively identify and prioritise the needs of older people
- Champion the local older people's agenda through advocacy, striving to improve lives and enhance communication with other essential services
- Generate secure and diverse funding
What we do
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Our Services
We offer lots of services for older people and their carers:
- Information and advice
- Practical help and gardening
- Befriending
- Shopping service
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Activities and Events
Visit our activities and events page for details about:
- Social lunch clubs
- Creative and interest activities
- Computer classes
- Exercise groups
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Volunteer
Volunteering is a fantastic way to meet new people, develop new skills and do something worthwhile within your community. We rely on volunteers to help us offer our vital services.