The Local Charity, with the National Name.
Age UK Isle of Wight is a local independent charity with the well-known national name. We have been dedicated to supporting older individuals on the Island for the past fifty years. By promoting independence, choice, respect, and inclusion, Age UK Isle of Wight strives to create a community where older people are fully included, valued, and heard.
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Local Charity, National Name
Age UK Isle of Wight is inherently local and independent, embedded in the community to support older adults on the Island, and whilst we are a brand partner of Age UK, we are responsible for our governance and income.
We generate our own funds and these funds stay on the Isle of Wight to support the local older people in our community.
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Independent Charity, National Impact
We benefit from the national insights of Age UK; sharing best practice, lobbying for policy change together, and creating meaningful difference for older person’s support in the UK.
Age UK Isle of Wight can use studies and data driven resources shared by Age UK to improve our local services.
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Trusted Charity, National Standards
Age UK Isle of Wight are quality-assured by the Age UK Charity Quality Standard which provides assurance that we operate at the highest standards of governance, safeguarding and service delivery, ensuring the well-being and safety of older people, their staff, and volunteers.
Why does the Isle of Wight need us?
With over 50 years of experience, we possess the knowledge and tools necessary to make a meaningful impact, and we are committed to being here for the next 50 years.
We are proud of the impact we have in our community...
- In the last year (April 2023- March 2024) we supported 4,801 individuals.
- In the last five years, we supported 26,974 individuals.
- Records to date show we have supported over 100,000 individuals.
The Isle of Wight has an older than average population...
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There is over 41,000 people over the age of 65 on living on the Isle of Wight and its estimated that half the Islands population is over 50.
- The 2021 census shows the Isle of Wight population is significantly older than the England average. 29.3% of Islanders 65+ compared to 18.4% elsewhere in England, representing a 27% increase since the 2011 census. These figures are predicted to grow to 34% by 2030, particularly in the 60-69 and 80+ age ranges.
We work in consulation with older people on the Isle of Wight to find out what they need, for example we recently surveyed Island people an found...
- 70% of older Islanders are worried about accessing the care and support they need or will need.
- 35% are worried that a lack of transport prevents their participation in social activities.
- Over 50% of older Islanders were worried about being lonely or isolated now or in the next five years.
- 80% are worried about thier mobility either now or in the next five years.
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Donate
As a charity, we rely on generous donations to support the services we deliver on the Island.
Every penny donated to Age UK Isle of Wight stays right here in our community.
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Fundraise
There are plenty of opportunities to fundraise for us - from knitting to hosting your own challenge or coffee morning.
Request a free fundraising pack and see how you can get involved today.
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Volunteer
We have volunteering opportunities across the charity, including voluteering that can be done from the comfort of your own home.
Whether it's times or skills you're able to offer - we would love to hear from you.
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Collaborate
We believe that collaborating locally goes hand-in-hand with supporting older people on the Island.
Can you help us raise awareness about Age UK Isle or Wight or want to explore how we could work together?