Age UK Bradford & District

Who we are

Who we are

Age UK Bradford District is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for over 25 years. We have 30 dedicated staff and over 180 volunteers helping us to deliver services and making sure the vital Community Hubs continue to thrive.

Where you can find us

Age UK Bradford District have six community Hubs, each one offering a range of functions –

Information

Help & Support

Advice & Casework

Activities & Groups

Shopping

The six Hubs are based in our premises in Allerton, Idle, Keighley, Queensbury, Shipley and Wrose.

How we are funded

We rely on your support to keep serving the community. We are supported by donations from the public, income from our charity shops, and some charitable grants.

Our culture and values

Vision and Mission

Our Vision

We want older people across Bradford District to be able to live their best possible life in age friendly communities where everyone’s future is valued and people are put first.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enable, empower and support people to live well as active, engaged and influential members of their communities. We will work to ensure that everyone’s contribution is valued and that individuals and their communities provide mutual support which promotes independence, inclusion, choice and control.

This is in line with our organisational values which are to be:

• Person centred
• Inclusive
• Empowering
• Connected
• Authentic

We do this through our focus on the following activities:

• Information
• Help and Support
• Advice and Casework
• Activities and Groups

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

At Age UK Bradford District, equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is valued, supported and empowered to contribute — regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other protected characteristic.