Who we are
Age Concern Isle of Man (ACIOM) believes that each person has the right to a life which maintains their personal independence, safeguards their privacy, offers genuine and informed choices and provides opportunity for them to enjoy and contribute to the community as fully as possible. The organisation is committed to providing services that respect and promote those rights.
Our aim
Our aim is simple: to help everyone make more of life. The things that we do ensure that older people have the opportunity to live life to the full. We believe that age should be valued. We believe that there should be just as much choice available to the old as the young and we believe in your right to stay independent for as long as possible.
The work we do
Day Care Centres
Age Concern Isle of Man has five Day Care Centres on the Island, located in Douglas, Peel, Ramsey, Onchan and Port Erin. These are run in partnership with Social Services.
Meals on Wheels
Age Concern also operates the Meals on Wheels service in partnership with Social Services. Each year our 5 drivers serve about 75,000 meals across the length and breadth of the Isle of Man.
Advice & Information
Age Concern Isle of Man offers information and advice on a wide range of issues. We’ll provide you with the facts and you can make choices and decisions knowing you have reliable information. We can help you with a range of issues including money matters, benefits, housing and employment rights, health and social care, leisure and social activities, legal and advocacy services.
Computer Drop-in Centres
Age Concern has four Drop-in centres at Douglas (two at the I-museum), Peel, Ramsey and Port Erin, helping older people with the latest computer technology. The centres provide free access to computers and the Internet for the over 50’s. We also offer tuition on a variety of software as well as the use of broadband and email facilities.
Lunch Clubs
We have four lunch clubs which meet on different days of the week. The clubs offer delicious home cooked food and the opportunity to meet new friends.
Practical Support Service for the over 50’s
Age Concern has a selection of tradesmen who have been police checked on its behalf. They include handymen, a female decorator and two gardeners. The service charge is typically £15 - £18 per hour and any materials are charged at cost. Leaflets are available from our headquarters.
Activity Centres and Clubs
These meet regularly and offer friendship, support and fun!
Fundraising Shops
Our wonderful volunteers run two shops in Port Erin and Ramsey and their efforts provide much needed funds to support our services. We also have a newly opened furniture shop in Douglas.
C.H.A.T. Bus (Community, Health, Advice and Training)
The CHAT bus travels to all the more remote parts of the Island to provide a social facility for our most lonely and isolated residents. It provides an additional outlet for the core services of Age Concern Isle of Man (Advice and Information Provision, Health Care Checks, Training and IT Provision). The bus is often to be found at special events advertising our services and is available for hire on request.
Energy Doctor
Supported by Age Concern, the Department of Local Government and the Environment and Bright Ideas, the Energy Doctor will visit your home and advise you on bringing down energy costs. This is a completely free service and he can also give you free energy saving materials.
How you can help us
Volunteers - Your contribution to our work is vital. We are dependent on the support of volunteers in all areas of our work, whether it be helping in our Day Centres, Lunch Clubs, Computer Drop-in Centres, Shops or with Fundraising. If you think you would like to make a positive difference to the lives of older people then please contact us.
Donate - by sending a donation to the above address
Covenant - an annual donation either for a set amount monthly or one annual payment
Regular Giving - set up a standing order for as little as £2 to celebrate special dates, for example, birthdays and anniversaries.
Legacies - remember Age Concern Isle of Man in your Will.