Age Concern Twyford and District Charity has announced it is to close after 38 years supporting older people in the area, due to “ongoing financial pressures”.

The charity said that “rising operating costs and a sustained decline in attendance” have “unfortunately made it no longer viable for the Charity to continue operating”.

It added that the decision “has not been taken lightly and we have carefully evaluated all various options available to us”.

In a statement the charity added: “We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey over the past 38 years.

“Our greatest thanks go to our employees and volunteers, whose care and dedication have been at the heart of the charity, and we are grateful to them for their support throughout this difficult period.”

It’s chair Nich Croson added: “I would like to extend my thanks for all the tremendous help and support that has been given by all our different stakeholders over the past challenging year.”

A final date for the charity’s closure “will be confirmed in due course”.

According to the Charity Register, the charity’s spending has outstripped its income in four out of the last five financial years.

Over this time its income from government contracts and grants fallen away. While it received £33,770 in government contracts during the 12 months to March 2024, the following year it did not record any income from this means.

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