OCAY is a niche charity, offering people over 50 in the York area, advocacy and practical support to access services and benefits, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We have helped 308 people in the last 6 months, in very tangible ways, assisting with benefits, energy, finance, health, housing, consumer complaints and more. [...]
Come along and see us if you are over 50 and need help with benefits, energy, finance, health, consumer complaints and more. . No matter how difficult it seems, OCAY will help you get your voices heard. We’ve helped 308 people in the last 6 months in very practical ways, through our network [...]
University of York student Olivia Siwoku recently received a “Student Volunteering and Community Award” for her wonderful work supporting local charity Older Citizens Advocacy York (OCAY). OCAY offers support and advocacy for over 50s in the York area and has helped 308 people in the last 6 months, in very practical ways including benefits, [...]
Sunday 30th June 2024 1pm – 4pm We are holding a stall at West Bank Park Summer Fair this year. We will have books, bric-a-brac, plants, crafts and our wonderful tombola with lots of prizes. Thank you to all who came to see us last year – we raised a wonderful £205! [...]
We will be at the following events this Summer West Bank Park Fair 2024 Sunday 30th June 2024 1pm - 4pm We are holding a stall at West Bank Park Summer Fair this year. We will have books, bric-a-brac, plants, crafts and our wonderful tombola with lots of prizes. Thank you to all who came [...]
Our Outreach is changing. We are still available at the following places, with further venues to be confirmed - Nelli Cafe, Folk Hall New Earswick, 10am to 12pm, 4th Wednesday of every month Foxwood Community Centre, Cranfield Place, 12pm to 1.30pm, last Friday of every month Red Tower Community Hub & Foodbank, Foss Islands, [...]
OCAY will be at the York District Hospital on Friday 26th April 2024, 11am to 2pm Abi & Claire will be at The Hub near the restaurant. If you have any questions about benefits or other issues that are affecting you, come down for a coffee & chat
Musical Connections run community music sessions and projects for older, isolated and vulnerable people in care and community settings across York. We also run a large programme of intergenerational events, which bring our beneficiaries together with local schoolchildren and students, and provide free transport for anyone who needs it. The sessions: https://www.musicalconnections.org.uk/joining-in/venues/ And, their Facebook [...]
