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About Age Concern Northamptonshire

Age Concern is the UK's leading independent charitable body committed to the well-being of all older people.
 
As a caring organisation we are committed to the promotion and delivery of good quality services and projects to enable people to get the most from later life.

We undertake to influence policy and practice and change views about ageing in order to create greater understanding about the needs of older people - both in terms of their care and the opportunities they seek to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.

We will do this by applying our experience in new and ingenious ways to meet their needs.

View our entry on the Charity Commission Website

View our current annual report and accounts

“Save More – Pay Less” – a new Guide on saving money through energy efficiency

Reducing your energy use results in smaller bills‚ leaving you with a greater proportion of your income to spend elsewhere. By following the suggestions in the guide‚ you can reduce the amount of energy you use, save money and still meet your needs. We have included some of the Guide’s tips here but to get a complete copy ring: 0800 00 99 66.

Here are some examples of the money you can save:

  • installing cavity wall insulation can save you up to £320 per year
  • increasing loft insulation to 250mm can save up to £120 per year
  • an ‘A’ rated fridge/freezer can save up to £37 per year on running costs
  • draught-proofing can save up to £20 per year
  • insulating your hot-water tank can save up to £20 per year
  • a single low-energy light bulb can cost up to £4.50 less a year to use than a traditional bulb.

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Our Hearing Voices column replaces our popular Hearing Voices Newsletter which has been your chance to have your voice heard on policy and campaigning issues that effect older people. Please Tell us your view either by letter to 31 Billing Rd Northampton NN1 5DQ or email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and see what people thought when you read the next issue of Age Concern News and Views.

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New Shop Opens in Burton Latimer

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Age Concern Northamptonshire has opened its 11th Charity Shop in the county - in Burton Latimer! Already a thriving and welcome addition to the town's shops, it offers an ever-changing range of ladies, gents and childrens clothing, books and bric-a-brac.

A wonderful team of volunteers has quickly been established: however if you feel you could help (or are able to help in the Wellingborough shop on a permanent or "as and when" basis), then please call in to visit Rachele on Churchill Way, Burton Latimer or call me, Jo Gunnett on 01604 611200.

Each year the Department for Work and Pensions publishes estimates of the take-up of income-related benefits. The latest edition indicates that up to £5 billion of Pension Credit, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit was unclaimed by pensioners in 2006-07. Up to 45% of eligible pensioners don't claim Council Tax Benefit and up to 41% don't claim Pension Credit. Are you one of these people? Don't miss out! Phone us for a full benefit check today. 0845 6772220. Your call will be treated in the strictest confidence.

We are looking to recruit volunteers in the Wellingborough area! Age Concern will be opening a charity shop, selling donated furniture, books & bric-a-brac (no clothes). The volunteer role will comprise of accepting & sorting donations, cleaning & polishing, operating the till & maintaining excellent customer relations.

The 2nd opportunity will be based within the charity shop in Wellingborough. We need volunteers to act as the link between the public & the Service Advice team in Northampton. Volunteers will be able to source information from the website, download factsheets & refer to Age Concern Head Office via the telephone, fax or e-mail. Volunteers must be able to work independently & have an understanding of the issues facing older people.

Guaranteed Investment for the future!

Most of us like to put something aside for a rainy day, however due to the recent financial crisis and growing uncertainty with banks you’ll not be alone wondering where your money is safe. Now more than ever people are looking for investments to safeguard their future and remove the financial burden from their families. Now could be the time to consider purchasing a Prepaid Funeral Plan.

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We are delighted to announce that Northamptonshire GP and Darin Seigertriathlete Darin Seiger successfully completed this year's Ironman Distance Triathlon in Barcelona, raising over £1000 in much needed funds for Age Concern Northamptonshire.

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We are really pleased to announce a new service that will operate countywide! A befriending service called "The Good Neighbours Scheme"!

The objective is to tackle the social isolation that many older clients experience in their own homes by asking volunteers to visit them regularly or accompany them on social outings or shopping trips.

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The Age Concern charity shop in Oundle is offering a wide range of volunteer opportunities, with times to suit you. Open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm, we are asking for interested parties to help in a morning, afternoon - or all day!

 The volunteer role offers a diverse range of tasks: sorting the donations, steaming the clothes, cleaning the books, ornaments, toys, games, etc, operating the till - & of course, ensuring a high level of customer service! The shop is our newest addition so far, so offers a bright, clean & modern environment to be in.

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