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Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove

Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove Impact Report 2025/26

Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove supports older people across the region. Its Impact Report 2025/26 records a record GBP 6.5 million in benefits, grants and discounts accessed for 1,547 older people, over 70,000 attendances at clubs, classes and clinics, and more than 26,000 hours of dementia support.

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Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove is a local Age UK charity providing information and advice, dementia services, clubs and classes, home help and practical support so older people can live well and stay independent.

Key Metrics

Money into pockets A record GBP 6.5 million in benefits, grants and discounts accessed for 1,547 older people, GBP 1.7 million more than the previous year.
Clubs and classes Over 70,000 attendances logged at clubs, classes and clinics across West Sussex, Brighton and Hove.
Dementia support More than 26,000 hours of direct dementia support provided to those in need.
Helpline and home help Over 22,000 calls handled by the customer service helpline, 1,400 people helped to stay warm in winter, and 1,984 customers using Home Help or Gardening Services.

Key Outcomes

  • GBP 6.5m secured for older people struggling to make ends meet.
  • 26,000+ hours of dementia care delivered across the region.

Geography

South East

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