About us
We're a local charity working in the community across Somerset and North Somerset to support older people, their families and carers.
We want everyone to be able to love later life.
Who we are
Age UK Somerset is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for over 75 years. We have the equivalent of 34 dedicated staff and over 400 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Somerset and North Somerset.
Where you can find us
Our office is based in Taunton but many members of our staff are based all over our area.
How we are funded
We rely on your support to keep serving the community. We are supported by donations from the public, Gifts in Wills, 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 provide activities
Our Ageing Well team runs a wide range of physical activity groups, giving older people the opportunity to keep fit and socialise.
Meet our people
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Meet our Trustees
Our Charity is managed by Volunteer Trustees and a Board of Directors.
Find out who they are here.
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Our volunteers
Our services couldn't run without the help of our amazing volunteer team. We have over 400 volunteers helping us every day all across Somerset and North Somerset in a variety of different roles.
Find out how you can become a volunteer too.
Job Vacancies
Click below to see if there are currently any job vacancies within our Charity.
Latest News Articles
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Taunton Heritage Trust Supports Age UK Somerset with Donation
Published on 01 April 2026 03:08 PM
We were grateful to receive a kind donation of £100 from Taunton Heritage Trust, raised through Christmas card sales.
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Age Friendly Tourism Award now open for entries
Published on 01 April 2026 02:10 PM
We are proud to sponsor the Age Friendly award at the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards. Free entry is now open.
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Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club raise £6,700 to support older people
Published on 26 March 2026 10:27 AM
Trevor French and Hilary Parker selected us to raise money for during their Captaincy year.
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