About Us
We are the Scottish charity for older people.
We stand with and support people in Scotland so they can grow older with security, are valued and connected and have a good quality of life.
Our vision is that no one in Scotland faces the challenges of older age alone.
We provide older people, their families and carers with high quality information and advice services and we tackle loneliness through our dedicated friendship programmes.
We campaign and influence on the issues older people tell us they care about. We support and fund hundreds of older people’s groups and community initiatives across the country and deliver workshops to improve people’s quality of life.
We involve and empower people affected by dementia and host national forums for older people from ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+ community to help address the inequalities they face.
Who we are and what we do
Hear from some of our wonderful colleagues from across the charity who will tell you all about Age Scotland, what we do, and the incredible difference we can make to the lives of older people in Scotland.
Our latest news
Read our latest news, blogs, and articles on age and ageing. From our analysis of what's hitting the headlines, to the big issues affecting older people in Scotland.
Our Strategy
Action for Change in Older Age. No one in Scotland should face the challenges of older age alone.
Our history
We became Age Scotland in 2009 following the merger of Age Concern Scotland and Help the Aged. But our history dates back to 1943 when our predecessor charity, the Scottish Old People’s Welfare Committee, was set up.
Senior Management & Trustees
Our Board of Trustees and senior management team are responsible for the strategy, direction and running of Age Scotland. Find out more about the people in these roles.
Media Centre
If you are planning a story on later life (aged 50+) in Scotland, we are here to help. We can provide you with a comment and analysis from an Age Scotland spokesperson, help you source interviews, and sign-post you to others who may be relevant to your
Annual Reports
Read our trustee reports and published financial accounts.