Please support us

You can make a real difference to the lives of older people. This website gives you a snap shot of our work but we would like to do much, much more and as a non-profit making organisation we need help to do it.

Please make a donation and help us to help older people in need.

There are many different ways to donate. Have a look at the options below to find the one that suits you.

Regular giving

Why give regularly to Age Concern Oxfordshire?
The number of older people grows every year – especially those in frail health – so we cannot stand still. We need to plan ahead, expanding our services to reach out to all those who need us. We can only do this if we have a dependable and growing regular income. By donating to Age Concern Oxfordshire, you can be sure that your money will be used locally for local older people.

How much should I give?
That is entirely up to you. You can also choose how often you want to give – whether annually, quarterly or monthly. For example, you may choose to give a large amount each year, or a few pounds each month.

How should I give regularly?
You choose when and how much you would like to give. The most cost-effective way to do this is through a Direct Debit or Standing Order. If you like, you can make a regular commitment over a number of years. Your help in this way can allow us plan for the future. Please call us on 01235 849400 if you would like to discuss this option.

Join our Friends and Partners scheme
There is already a lot of goodwill towards Age Concern Oxfordshire. As a Friend or Partner you can take goodwill a step further by helping us to promote the needs of older people and help raise funds to extend the services we offer.

This is an invitation to individuals and organisations to work with us. You can make a real difference and be part of our success story. There are numerous ways you can help:

As a Friend you may like to: promote the work of Age Concern Oxfordshire, make a one-off or annual contribution, organise a special event for example a golf tournament, a ball, or a dinner.

As a Partner you may like to: sponsor one of our services, sponsor a newsletter, or host a special event.

As a Corporate Friend or Partner not only will you be able to play a high profile role in helping us continue our work for older people in the local community but we can give you invaluable insight into ‘The Grey Market’, a growing and powerful group of consumers.

In Memory

You can make a donation to Age Concern Oxfordshire in memory of a loved one or friend. By donating to a cause they believed in, you will be doing something really worthwhile to celebrate their life.

You may prefer a donation to go to Age Concern Oxfordshire instead of (or as well as) flowers at their funeral. This may also be something you would like to think about if you are arranging the funeral of a friend or relative.

Ways to donate in memory of a loved one
Please contact us on 01235 849400, or we would be grateful to receive donations sent directly to us at St Edmund House, 39 West St Helen Street, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 5BW.

Once a gift has been received in memory of someone, we will send an acknowledgement letter to you. We will also send a letter to the family or next of kin if their details are provided, unless you advise us otherwise.

Leaving a Legacy

Please help us continue our work for older people into the future by remembering us in your will. No matter how small your gift is you will make a real difference. We rely on the gifts and legacies that are left by our supporters. Yours could play an important role in the welfare of older people locally in Oxfordshire.

Please let us know that you have included Age Concern Oxfordshire in your will to help us plan for the future.

Donate items to our Shops or sell on eBay

We always need good quality items to sell in our shops and are particularly in need of books for our new bookshop in Oxford.

Events

Parachuting – take the plunge
Take on a parachute jump and feel the thrill and freedom as you see the world from a whole new angle. Raise the minimum sponsorship amount and you could jump for free. You can choose dates throughout the year.

In your community
There are lots of events you can organise in your own community. Are you a member of a club or a group? Could you get together with a few friends or colleagues to organise an event? Here are just a few ideas that you could choose:

Cheese and wine evening
Dinner parties
Quiz nights
Car boot sales
Football tournament
School dress down day
School fete
Church collection
Cake bake
Themed ball (Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Halloween)
Curry night in a local restaurant or pub
Collections
Coffee morning
Treasure hunt
Car wash
Jumble sale
Whist night
University Challenge
Race night
Bingo
Sponsored walk/swim/slim/head-shave/silence
Sweepstake