Trusts

Working with trustsYou can help make Britain a great place to grow old by making a donation through your charitable trust or foundation.

At both a local community and national level, we work with a range of trusts and grant giving bodies to enable us to support more older people.

We would also like to thank the trusts and foundations that already give valuable support to WRVS.

Read more about how the Big Lottery is funding our three year research programme into the well-being of older people, Shaping our Age, our Heritage Plus reminiscence project  and how the Heritage Lottery Fund has supported out Archive and Heritage Collection

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Our real life stories

WRVS touches the lives of older people all across Britain

  • Leyla's story

    Leyla's story

    “I’m doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award and wanted to gain some experience in the area that I want to work.”

    Watch Leyla's story

  • Robert Compton

    Phyllis, Pod and Carole’s stories

    Phyllis is normally looked after by Pod, and when he had a stay in hospital she knew they would need help – Volunteer Carole was able to offer them practical help at home.

      Read Phyllis, Pod and Carole’s stories

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