Registered Charity No: 1092198 (England & Wales).
London has the fastest growing ageing population in the UK, so Age UK London’s work to ensure that older Londoners’ voices are heard is needed now more than ever. We are the only charity that campaign on behalf of older people living in London and our work covers many issues from accessible and affordable travel, poverty and support for those on low incomes, digital exclusion, and public toilet provision.
Our research shows us that the majority of older Londoners love life in the capital, and struggle to imagine living elsewhere. 59% of older Londoners say they feel positive about living in the city. However, only 20% of all older Londoners agree that ‘London is a place where older people are valued’. This drops to an even lower proportion of those aged 60-64, where only 13% think London is a place where older people are valued.
We want to change this and ensure that London’s decision makers consider both the needs of older Londoners and the contribution they make to the city, and take action to create an age-friendly city that celebrates its older citizens.
Leaving a legacy to Age UK London will help us continue to campaign on behalf of older Londoners on all the issues that matter to them and call on decision makers to listen to what they say.
