| Founded: | 1857 |
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| Company Overview: | UBS is a charity (Registered number: 220978). 2007 was our 150th anniversary; Charles Dickens was one of our founding members. We marked our anniversary by launching our new strategic plan to combat isolation and loneliness among older people. We are providing lifelong support to more than 1,300 older people. We know there are many more needing our help and We would be so grateful for any help you might give please? Please visit our website at www.u-b-s.org.uk to find out more about our work... (read more) |
| Mission: | UBS exists to alleviate the problems faced by the most disadvantaged and isolated older people, especially those living alone in inner-city areas. We provide to those in need lifelong friendship and financial support. UBS supports people without distinction of class, creed, nationality or background. |
| Products: | We provide a range of voluntary support including telephone befriending and personal visits whenever possible to reduce social exclusion as 94% of our beneficiaries live alone. In addition, we provide a regular income, grants in emergencies, bedding and Christmas gifts; along with newsletters and cards to ensure peace of mind and to promote independence. |
Created March 5
Created March 5