About us

We promote the wellbeing of all older people and aim to help make later life a more fulfilling and enjoyable experience. We also aim to influence the way people think about ageing and the valuable contribution older people make to society.

Contact details for our services can be found on our contact page.

Age UK Wakefield District has a:

• Staff team of over 100 who deliver and support services to older people
• Volunteer team of 200+, in more than 200 volunteering roles, who work closely with staff to ensure that all services are effective, professional and friendly
• Board of Trustees who work closely with senior staff to offer support, expertise and guidance in the strategic and business planning of the organisation
• Membership who ensure that Age UK Wakefield District is promoted and supported throughout the District through their ongoing interest and affiliation

Age UK Wakefield District has recently become a Mindful Employer 

and has signed up to the Mindful Employer Charter. The Charter for Employers who are Positive about Mental Health is a voluntary agreement seeking to support employers in working within the spirit of its positive approach. The Charter is one element of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER® initiative which is aimed at increasing awareness of mental health in the workplace and supporting businesses in recruiting and retaining staff. A wide range of employers from all over the UK are involved in the initiative which gives businesses and organisations easier access to information, practical support, training, networks and assistance from other employers. MINDFUL EMPLOYER is a UK-wide initiative run by Workways, part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

More information at www.mindfulemployer.net

Become a Trustee or Member of Age UK Wakefield District

We are always looking to appoint individuals to the Board who are interested in working with others to improve the lives of older people in the District of Wakefield.

For more information about becoming a Trustee or Member of Age UK Wakefield District, please click here or contact our Chief Executive on 01977 552114.

Impact Report

To see a copy of our impact report which illustrates our achievements between 2023-24, please click here