For many older people in Oxfordshire, winter is the hardest time of year. Behind closed doors, thousands will spend the colder months alone — struggling to stay warm, worried about money, or simply with no one to talk to.

Right here in our community, one in ten older people live on a low income, and 3,500 live in areas among the most deprived nationally. For some, that means choosing between heating and eating. For others, it means going days — or even weeks — without hearing another voice.

At Age UK Oxfordshire, we’re here to change that. Every day, our team and volunteers offer friendship calls, home visits, warm spaces and expert advice to help older people stay connected, safe and supported. A simple conversation can lift someone’s spirits. A benefits check can ease real financial pressure. A warm visit can remind someone that they’re not forgotten.

Your donation helps make all this possible.

Together, we can build a fairer later life for Oxfordshire. One where ageing is not feared, but embraced with dignity, connection and opportunity. Your donation today can help us reach more local people, offer more support, and bring hope to those who need it most.

Please give what you can today. Every pound you give stays local and helps make sure no one has to face the cold, or the season, alone.