Our impact

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Watch our videoWRVS is a charity that helps older people stay independent at home and active in their local community. More than 40,000 volunteers make a huge difference to the lives of the 100,000 older people we support each month throughout the country.

Facts and figures

Facts and figures

A snapshot of our work at home, in communities and in health settings.

Measuring our impact

Measuring our impact

We continually evaluate the impact of our services on the older people we support. The outcomes are measurable, proven and significant.

Real life stories

Real life stories

Personal stories of our volunteers and older people that bring to life what we do.

What we think

What we think

Our campaigning work and thoughts to help make Britain a great place to grow old.

Involving older people

Involving older people

We listen to and engage with the views of older people to help shape our work.

Reports and reviews

Reports and reviews

Read research reports, and annual reviews and accounts from recent years.

Blog

Blog

Join the conversation on issues affecting older people. Share your thoughts.

Campaigns

Campaigns

Read about our latest campaign.

Our real life stories

WRVS touches the lives of older people all across Britain

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Help us to do more to make Britain a great place to grow old

We want older people to live the life they want to live.

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    Work in partnership

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Staying connected

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