We're so pleased to announce that our new charity partner is Age UK
Now is the time to act – more than 2 million older people in the UK are living in poverty. Together, we can help Age UK be there for older people when they need it most. Your support will help to strengthen the financial resilience of thousands of older people so they confidently face times of crisis without worry for the future.
With the support from us at YBS, Age UK will be able to create the Building Better Lives project. This will help around 5,000 older people to become more financially resilient in later life whilst helping to address and overcome issues such as fuel poverty, unsuitable housing and the financial shocks that later life can bring.
Building Better Lives
Building Better Lives will focus on providing one to one support with life events such as the loss of a partner, a care diagnosis or having to move to a new house, all of which can cause a huge amount of upheaval to an older person’s life, resulting in significant changes to their financial situation. Providing holistic advice and support around these life events will equip them to be better prepared to cope financially when these life shocks and financial challenges occur.
We hope to raise £1million
Over the two year partnership, we aim to raise £1million that will enable Age UK to directly help older people to become more financially resilient though one to one support and workshops, and vital information, which will support people through some of the most challenging times in their lives.
