As Volunteers Week 2026 arrives, we want to take this opportunity to recognise and thank all our volunteers for the incredible contribution you make to the Elders Council of Newcastle. Your time, compassion, and commitment means so much - not only to us as a charity but to all older people who benefit from your involvement. Volunteers like you are involved in every aspect of our work. Your impact, whether it’s through sharing personal experiences, governing our charity, deliv

Dear Members, As winter settles in and we step into a new year, it feels like a good moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead together. This year marks a very special milestone for the Elders Council as we enter our 25th anniversary year. It is also a time of transition with, hopefully, a new chair taking up the role from April. I would also like to thank our Board of Trustees, Anne Raffle, Keith Williamson, John White, Diane Scott, Sue Harrop, Farida Rehman and Stella Simbo,

Dear EC Members, As the leaves turn and we move gently into autumn, I hope this letter finds you well and that you are enjoying the change in season. Autumn always feels like a time for reflection and renewal, a chance to look back at what we’ve achieved and look forward to what’s still to come. We’ve had an inspiring few months at the Elders Council. The Book Project has been one of the highlights so far, bringing together wonderful stories, memories, and moments from our me

Dear EC Members, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the summer so far. I want to begin by recognising the fantastic legacy of...