Soon Age Concern Solihull will become Age UK Solihull following the merger of the two charities. To launch our new identity we will be having a shop in Touchwood Shopping Centre from Monday 8th through Sunday 14th November. We are very pleased with the positive response from our local politicians. During the week we will be visited by both local MPs and the Lord Mayor. Caroline Spelman will be visiting us on Friday 12th at 10.30am, Lorely Burt on Saturday 13th at 11.00am and the Lord Mayor of Solihull (date/time TBA). We also expect to be visited by Solihull councillors during the week.
We will be offering free information services, a number of activities and a strong appeal for volunteers and supporters. We will also have help from local FE College students.
The whole issue of the older generation is a key issue both locally and nationally. In the coming year we will be confronting a number of major challenges. Solihull has the highest percentage of older people in the West Midlands. The introduction of personal care budgets requires all charities to rethink their approach. Couple this with government spending cuts and the need for people to work longer.
We are committed to building a community (Big Society?) response to these issues and have already made some new initiatives
Bridging the generation gap through gaining support from local colleges and schools
Researching the best way to crystallise the value of the older community.
Engaging international MBA students in this research program via Warwick Business School
Building relationships with local businesses based on value exchange
More information please contact:
Brian Bennett
Director/Trustee
Age Concern Solihull
Tel: 0121 243 1839
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