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We are the Scottish charity for older people

We work to improve the lives of people over the age of 50 Scotland. We provide a free helpline, support older people’s groups, promote age and dementia friendly communities, deliver health and wellbeing programmes, and campaign on behalf of older people.

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Free Helpline

Our helpline is a free, confidential phone service for older people, their carers and families in Scotland.

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Friendship Service

Sometimes you just need a friendly chat. Our friendship service advisers provide a listening ear on the end of the phone and can also connect you with groups and services in your local area.

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Community Groups

We work with groups across the country to make Scotland’s communities better places for older people.

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About us

We are the Scottish charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 in Scotland.

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Get Involved

By getting involved with Age Scotland, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and contribute to building a more inclusive and supportive society for people of all ages.

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Donate

With your support we can make Scotland the best place in the world to grow older. Make a one off donation, commit to regularly supporting our work or browse the other ways to you can make a difference.

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Fundraise

Sign up to a sponsored event or challenge, or create a fundraiser of your own and we'll be there to support you every step of the way.

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Volunteer

From volunteering on our Friendship Line and helping with fundraising, to supporting with research and admin, we have a number of exciting volunteering opportunities where you can truly make a difference.