Island charity plans week-long celebration of older people from 28th September to 4th October and is calling on schools, workplaces, businesses and the wider community to get involved.
An independent Island charity
Age UK Isle of Wight is calling on the Island community to join forces this autumn and help turn the Island silver, with a week dedicated to celebrating older people, raising awareness of local support and generating much-needed funds for the charity.
From Monday 28th September to Sunday 4th October, the independent Island charity will be celebrating everything that is great about the Island’s older population, while showcasing the work it does to help older people live well, independently and without feeling isolated or lonely.
Free services, funded locally
Age UK Isle of Wight works in partnership with organisations and communities across the Island to help older people navigate the opportunities and challenges that can come with ageing. It does this through a variety of support services, many of which are provided free thanks to funding, donations, a small team of staff and a large group of dedicated volunteers.
Although Age UK Isle of Wight is a brand partner of the national Age UK charity, it is an independent organisation responsible for raising its own funds and awareness to support its work here on the Isle of Wight.
Meet the team during the week
Throughout the week, the charity will be out and about at various locations across the Isle of Wight, giving people the opportunity to meet the team, find out more about the services and support available and learn more about the difference the charity is making locally.
Age UK Isle of Wight is also asking the wider community to get involved by helping to turn the Island silver.
Collecting silver coins
Schools, workplaces, community groups and other organisations are being encouraged to collect spare silver coins during the week, with Age UK Isle of Wight able to provide collection pots or its ‘piratey’ treasure chests to help with fundraising.
The charity is also happy to visit schools, workplaces and community organisations to provide informal talks about its work, the support available to older Islanders and the different ways people can support the charity.
Local businesses are being encouraged to join in too, whether by holding a raffle, organising a pub quiz, running their own fundraising event or coming up with something completely original.
White: Help us turn the Island silver
Michaela White, Community Fundraiser and Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator at Age UK Isle of Wight, said,
“We want this week to be a real celebration of older people across the Isle of Wight and the contribution they make to our Island community.
“It is also a chance for people of all ages to learn more about the support that is available and about Age UK Isle of Wight as an independent Island charity.
“Whether it’s collecting some spare silver change, having one of our treasure chests in your school or workplace, organising a fundraiser or simply coming along to meet us during the week, we’d love as much of the Island as possible to get involved and help us turn the Island silver.”
How to get involved
Further information about specific events and locations taking place between 28th September and 4th October 2026 will be announced closer to the week.
Anyone who would like to find out more about getting themselves, their school, workplace, business or organisation involved can call (01983) 525 282 or email [email protected].
News shared by Joe on behalf of Age UK Isle of Wight. Ed
