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Our Vision

is a world in which older people can live happy and fulfilling lives whatever their circumstances.

Our Mission

is that individuals can connect, participate in meaningful activities, access support and build lasting friendship with community.

Our Values

underpin everything we do:

  • Creating a sense of belonging and togetherness
  • Respect – valuing every individual and their life experience
  • Wellbeing – supporting physical, emotional and social health
  • Inclusion – we welcome people from all cultures and backgrounds
  • Empowerment – encouraging independence and participation.

Volunteering is vital to Uprising

  • Volunteering is at the heart of what we do
  • Volunteers embody our values working with older people

Our long-term goals are to:

  1. Enable more people over 50 to find and access our activities – doubling over 3 years.
  2. Offer a wider range of activities and experiences, including residential breaks

Increase the mix of people that join and participate in Uprising – for example, encouraging more men