About us
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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 Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for over 70 years. We have over 50 dedicated staff and over 400 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Where you can find us
We have offices in Shrewsbury and Ludlow.
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.
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We offer home help
We offer home support services to help with shopping, cleaning and gardening.
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We befriend
Our volunteer befrienders visit lonely older people in the community who have no one to talk to.
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We provide activities
We offer a wide range of activity groups and events, such as lunch clubs and exercise classes.
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is working with SAND (Safe Ageing No Discrimination) to EMBRACE A Culture of Inclusion in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Meet our people
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Meet our trustees
We are an independent registered charity led by a team of local volunteer trustees working with and for older people in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Find out more about our trustees and what they do.
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Find out about our volunteers
Our services couldn't run without the help of our amazing volunteer team. We have over 400 volunteers helping us throughout the week. Find out more about our volunteers and how you can become a volunteer too.
Latest news
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Transport of delight at dementia support group
Published on 20 June 2024 10:42 AM
A stunningly restored car from the 1930s was among the talking points at one of our dementia support group recently.
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Walking Tennis to launch in Shrewsbury and Market Drayton
Published on 18 June 2024 09:12 AM
As excitement mounts ahead of this year’s Wimbledon Championships, tennis of a slower pace is on our minds.
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Men's fitness class is foot tapping fun
Published on 13 June 2024 11:00 AM
Our exercise group for men is proving a popular way to improve your health and have fun keeping fit.
Our policies
You can view or download copies of some of our policies here. Please contact us if you want to see any of our other policies.
Policies
Data Protection and Security Policy (PDF, 5.9 MB) updated April 2022
Safeguarding Adults Policy Summary (PDF, 850 KB) updated October 2023
Our quality marks
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.
We have also attained the ISO 9001:2015 standard. By attaining this standard, we’re demonstrating our commitment to quality, traceability and continual improvement.