Age UK Lindsey, a valued charity that provides aid for the elderly in East Lindsey, West Lindsey, and North Lincolnshire, has announced the forthcoming closure of its services this coming Friday due to insurmountable financial struggles. The charity cites enduring impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ongoing cost of living crisis, and recent rises in National Insurance and the minimum wage as integral factors influencing their decision. However, Age UK branches in Lincoln and South Lincolnshire aim to maintain operations in spite of this unfortunate development.
In a deeply felt statement, Age UK Lindsey expressed profound regret over the impending closure and acknowledged the resulting upset to those it impacts. The charity underscored its dedication to facilitating continuing support to elderly residents via partnerships with Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire. Having served the community for the better part of 35 years, Age UK Lindsey conveyed its gratitude to its clients, collaborators, supporters, employees, and volunteers for their unwavering loyalty and commitment.
Data from the Charity Commission indicates a significant drop in donations to volunteer organisations in comparison to 2020, largely due to increasing financial burdens placed on donors. Recent governmental amendments resulted in National Insurance contributions rising from 13.8% to 15% on earnings exceeding £175 per week, an alteration affecting close to a million businesses. Concurrently, the National Living Wage experienced a 6.7% augmentation and the National Minimum Wage saw a 16% augmentation, affecting millions of lower-paid workers.
This article was based on original reporting by www.bbc.com, repurposed for The Lincoln Post.
