Glasgow's Golden Generation

Glasgow's Golden Generation

At a glance

Causes

  • Older people / later life

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
Local

Objectives

Established in 1948 as Glasgow Old People’s Welfare Association (GOPWA), Glasgow’s Golden Generation is now Glasgow’s leading charity for the elderly. Our charity aims to improve the quality of life of older adults in Glasgow through a variety of support services ranging from our 3 day care centres, clubs, community support, volunteering, befriending and welfare services.

Activities

Our vital services ensure older adults have a better quality of life and allows them to be socially included in their local communities.

TACKLING LONELINESS & ISOLATION

Our unique befriending service matches socially isolated older adults with our growing team of befriender key workers and volunteers

 

BENEFITS ADVICE

Our team of welfare advisers help older adults navigate the benefits system claiming on average an additional £4,000 in benefits for them!

 

STAYING CONNECTED

Keep connected with GGG through our dementia-friendly app offering interactive activities and services to enjoy at home.

 

DAY CARE CENTRES

We have 3 day care centres in the North/West, South and East of the city currently providing care, companionship, and activities as well as a nutritious three-course lunch to older people every week!

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