Age UK East Sussex

We are the main county-wide charity supporting older people in East Sussex. Our vision is that East Sussex is a great place to grow older. We are independent, locally-focused and led by the needs and aspirations of those in later life.

Our Vision

East Sussex is a great place to grow older.

Mission

To enhance the quality of later life for people in East Sussex by:

• Working with people in later life to identify and respond effectively to their expressed needs and aspirations
• Representing people in later life
• Promoting a positive image of later life
• Being a sustainable charity and social enterprise
• Working with relevant organisations with complementary aims and values

Our Values

We are:

• Respectful – We treat others as they would want to be treated
• Inclusive – We work together, we involve and we consult
• Positive – We welcome challenges and celebrate achievements
• Realistic – We are open and truthful, whilst remaining ambitious
• Solution-focused – We ensure that what we do makes a real difference
• Expert – We strive to be the best at what we do
• Empowering – We support others to achieve their goals