Age Concern Hampshire is proud to announce that 2025 will mark the charity’s 40th birthday, celebrating four decades of positively supporting older people throughout their ageing journey. Since its founding in 1985, Age Concern Hampshire has been dedicated to improving the lives of older people across Hampshire, offering vital services that not only support older individuals but also their families and carers.
To mark this significant milestone, Age Concern Hampshire will embark on a year-long celebration of its work, hosting a series of impactful events, fundraising opportunities, and initiatives to further its mission of serving the community. A key focus of the celebrations will be a summer fundraising campaign to raise much-needed funds for the refurbishment of the Lockswood Care and Wellbeing Centre in Locks Heath, ensuring we can continue to provide vital services for years to come. The campaign will culminate in a special dedication ceremony honoring one of our most significant and influential supporters.
“We are thrilled to be celebrating such an important milestone,” said Grant Read, CEO of Age Concern Hampshire. “Over the past 40 years, we’ve been privileged to see the positive impact our work has had on the lives of thousands of older people. This year will be a celebration not only of our journey but also of the incredible individuals who have supported our mission—from staff and volunteers to donors and corporate partners.”
The birthday celebrations will offer a variety of ways for individuals, businesses, and communities to get involved and come together, whether through sponsored fundraising, supporting specific projects, or volunteering. Continued support will be crucial in helping Age Concern Hampshire sustain and expand its vital services for older people across the county, ensuring the charity can continue its important work and make an even greater impact in the future.
To stay up-to-date on Age Concern Hampshire’s 40th birthday celebrations and learn how to get involved, please sign up for their newsletter: https://www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk/newsletter or email supporters@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk. This year promises to be an exciting time for the charity, marking a significant milestone as it looks ahead to the next 40 years of making a positive difference and changing lives.
Note to Editors:
Founded in 1985, Age Concern Hampshire provide services to the older community of Hampshire. The charity currently deliver support at their Care & Wellbeing centres throughout the county, as well as Help at Home, Information via their Information Hub, Foot care clinics, Hospital to Home Services, Community Information Volunteer Services and a variety of other activities.
For more information, visit: www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk
Age Concern Hampshire
Centre Way
Locks Heath
Southampton
SO31 6DX
Tel: 01962 868545
For media enquiries, please email Sarah Jacobs, Marketing Manager at Age Concern Hampshire: marketing@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk