AGE CONCERN GATESHEAD

That this House acknowledges the key role played by Age Concern Gateshead in delivering help and support to older people across the borough; congratulates it on helping people to access additional benefits totalling almost £723,000 in the last year; supports the services they give in advocacy, bereavement, promoting physical activity and in developing computer taster sessions; further congratulates all those who work, volunteer and fund the charity and those who have helped as volunteers in their charity shop to raise almost £31,000; recognises their partnership with Gateshead Council in developing a Skills for Life course; is pleased to note that they have been able to raise over £82,000 in their trading business; and wishes all concerned well for the future in continuing to deliver help and support for older people.