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Why not join a local club?

Do you know an older person who is feeling lonely, or who could benefit from getting out regularly? There are lots of friendly clubs across the District eager to welcome new members. Each one is...

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New Grants Officer

We would like to introduce Sarah Simkin, our new Grants Officer, who started work with the Trust this week. Sarah has a wealth of experience working with older and vulnerable people. She is...

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Feature in The St Albans Times

We were delighted that St Albans Times featured the work of the Trust and the publication of the Sliver Pages in edition 104 on 23 January 2025. NEW SILVER PAGES BOOK PRODUCED FOR LOCAL OLDER...

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Upcoming Events

FREE Cooking Club

FREE Cooking Club

Are you 65 or over, living alone and don't know how to cook for yourself....

Past Events

Job Vacancy – Grants Officer

Job Vacancy – Grants Officer

We are looking for a Grants Officer to join our small, friendly grants team. You’ll be running the day-to-day case management of a busy grants-giving process. The Trust gives grants of @£200,000 a year and approves around 90% of completed applications. If you are someone with a passion for helping older people and getting things done, please read the full job description https://hils-uk.org/work-with-us/vacancies/

Visit us Wednesdays at the Council Hub

Join us every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm for face-to-face advice about the grants we offer.

The Hub – St Albans
City & District Council, Civic Centre
St Albans AL1 3JE

Trust is available to come to events for older people as well as doing talks. 

Here are some photos of the Trust events and attending other events in the District. 

Senior Couple

If you are 60+, resident in the St Albans District and not easily able to afford items or services please contact us.

07541 659442

grants.admin@staopt.org