The primary purpose of Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees is to improve the quality of life of older people in general and older people in Calderdale & Kirklees in particular.
In the formulation and implementation of the strategy, Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees will structure its activities around providing the four functions of:
Services and Support
Public Education and Social Advocacy
Innovation and Research
Partnership and Co-operation
The way in which we behave and act aims to encompass the following values:
Enabling - We enable older people to live independently and exercise choice.
Influential - We draw strength from the voices of older people, and ensure that those voices are heard.
Dynamic - We are innovative and driven by results. We aim to always “deliver” for older people.
Caring - We are passionate about what we do and care about each individual.
Expert - We are authoritative, trusted and quality-orientated.
We provide many different services to older people throughout the Calderdale & Kirklees, including: