Age Concern
A network of over 400 local groups, supporting "all people over 50 in the UK, ensuring that they get the most from life". Provides essential services such as day care and information; campaigns on issues like age discrimination and pensions; works to influence public opinion and government policy about older people.

Help the Aged
National charity providing various services for older persons, and campaigning on age issues

Seniors network
"an information resource for older people and their organisations. It is completely independent and is not allied to any other type of organisation."

Age Positive
Government campaign promoting age diversity at work

Age-Net
Described as " 'Age Friendly' site for today's Over 50's"

Age Exchange
aims to improve the quality of life for older people by emphasising the value of their memories to old and young, through pioneering artistic, educational, and welfare activities.

Age Concern North Tyneside
13 Saville Street West, North Shields, NE29 6QP - tel. 0191 280 8496
Organises various activities for over 50s in North Tyneside area.

Age Concern Newcastle
Mea House, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8XS - tel. 0191 232 6488

North East Pensioners Association
Set up in 1977, now has various branches. Motto is "Security with Dignity". Engages in campaigns on various issues affecting pensioners, organises social occasions for members. Local branch nearest to Moor Park is North Shields Branch, meeting at 1.30pm on second Tuesday of each month at the Catholic Club, Cecil Street, North Shields.

Help the Aged - North East
Help the Aged local shops and offices in North East England

Age Takes Centre Stage Festival, North Tyneside’s annual celebration of older age, which takes place every October.

Stephen Little
Senior Lecturer in Knowledge Management
Open University Business School
Milton Keynes, U.K.
[email protected]

and

Len Holmes, Director,
The Management Research Centre,
London Metropolitan University,
email: [email protected]