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 Leeds is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for over 40 years. We have 40 dedicated staff and over 100 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Leeds.
Where you can find us
Our main office is located on Mark Lane in Leeds City Centre.
How we are funded
We rely on your support to keep serving the community. We are supported by donations from the public and some charitable grants.
What we do
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We give advice
Our trained advisors offer free information and advice to older people and their families. In 2016/17 our advisers helped local older people to claim over £720,000 that they were entitled to.
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We get people home from hospital
Support for Leeds residents aged 50+ who have attended A&E or had a short stay in hospital on the assessment units at St James Hospital in Leeds
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We provide activities
Our city centre building has a wide range of activity groups and events, such as chair exercise, crafts and a history group, giving older people the opportunity to keep fit, socialise, or learn a new skill.
Meet our people
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Our Services
We have a team of 40 dedicated staff members, helping us to deliver information and advice, health and wellbeing activities and home visits. Find out more about our services.
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Find out about volunteering
Our services couldn't run without the help of our amazing volunteer team. We have over 100 volunteers helping us throughout the week. Find out more about how you can become a volunteer too.