North East England

Standing up for older people across the North East

North East Pensioners Support Group Ltd is an independent, non-party-political, not-for-profit organisation supporting pensioners, older people and senior citizens through practical help, campaigns, partnerships and fundraising.

Independent & non-party-political
Open to supporters of all ages
Campaigning for fair pensions
Fighting fuel poverty & heating cuts
Welfare rights & benefits support
Opposing age discrimination
Independent Community-focused Non-party-political Open to all ages Opposing age discrimination
Our Focus Areas

What We Do

We work across a wide range of issues that matter most to older people, pensioners and senior citizens across the North East.

Fair Pensions

Raising awareness of pensioner poverty and the need for fairer support.

Heating Support

Supporting calls for fair winter heating support and protection from fuel poverty.

Transport and Access

Highlighting transport barriers that affect independence, services and community life.

Welfare Rights

Helping older people understand and access support they may be entitled to.

Community Support

Building practical support projects through local partnerships and outreach.

Lobbying Government

Engaging Government and public bodies on issues affecting older people and pensioners.

Opposing Age Discrimination

Challenging unfair treatment and promoting dignity for people of all ages.

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Right Now

Our Current Priorities

These are the issues we are actively working on and raising with decision-makers across the North East.

Pensioner Poverty

Too many older people are struggling with the cost of living, unable to afford essentials and missing out on support.

Winter Heating Support

Campaigning for warm homes and fair heating support for older and vulnerable households.

Fair Pensions and Welfare Rights

Advocating for adequate state pensions and helping people claim every penny they are entitled to.

Transport and Access to Services

Poor transport isolates older people from healthcare, community and family life.

Hospices and Palliative Care

Supporting access to quality end-of-life care and hospice services across the region.

WASPI Concerns

Standing with women affected by state pension age changes who were given inadequate notice.

Oppose Age Discrimination

Challenging unfair treatment of older people in services, employment and public life.

Digital Inclusion

Ensuring older people are not left behind as banking, benefits and healthcare move online.

Driving Access and Employment

Supporting access to driving licences for young people and jobseekers in communities with poor transport.

Associate Membership

Become a Member for Just £1

Associate Membership helps us demonstrate community support when engaging with decision-makers, partners and funders. Membership is open to people of all ages who support our aims.

Strengthen the Voice

Your membership helps us show community support to decision-makers and funders.

Support Practical Action

Your £1 helps grow campaigns, information and support projects.

Open to All Ages

Pensioners, families, carers and supporters who share our aims are all welcome.

Active Work

Featured Campaigns

Non-party-political campaigns focused on practical outcomes for older people, pensioners and senior citizens.

Welfare Rights Support

Helping older people access Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit, Blue Badge guidance and more.

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Driving Licences Should Not Be a Luxury

Supporting access to driving licences for young people and jobseekers in the North East.

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Fair Pensions

Advocating for adequate state pensions and opposing cuts to pensioner income.

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Winter Heating Support

Campaigning for warm homes and fair energy costs for older and vulnerable households.

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Opposing Age Discrimination

Challenging unfair treatment of older people in services, healthcare and public life.

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Digital Inclusion

Ensuring older people can access online banking, health services and community connection.

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Accountable & Transparent

Transparent, Accountable and Properly Governed

We are committed to responsible governance, data protection, safeguarding, transparency and clear reporting.

Company Limited by Guarantee

Registered at Companies House. Company number to be added once confirmed.

Data Protection

GDPR-compliant. We only collect what we need and never sell your data.

Safeguarding

Committed to the safety and wellbeing of all people we work with.

Complaints Process

We take all complaints seriously. Contact info@nepsg.org.

Transparent Reporting

Accounts filed with Companies House. Clear reporting of how funds are used.

Independent Legal Entity

Does not govern or speak for any other national or regional pensioners' organisation.