Age Concern Hampshire has celebrated its 40th anniversary of helping older adults.
The charity marked the occasion by launching the ruby anniversary celebrations at Petersfield Hospital.
It shared the event with one of its patients, Ruby, who celebrated her 100th birthday.
The charity say this created a "meaningful connection" to the 'ruby' theme.
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The charity operates in partnership with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
It offers a 'Hospital to Home' service, which aims to support older adults during their hospital stay, offering tailored guidance and help for a smooth discharge.
This service helps to reduce hospital readmissions and supports older adults in regaining their independence.
Throughout the year, Age Concern Hampshire plans to host a variety of events to celebrate its 40-year milestone, bringing together service users, volunteers, supporters and the wider community.
These will include fundraising activities, awareness campaigns and celebratory gatherings, all aimed at recognising the contributions of those who have helped the charity over the decades.
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Brogan Rehill, head of fundraising and volunteering at Age Concern Hampshire, said: "As we mark 40 years of supporting older people in Hampshire, we take great pride in the positive impact we have made through our services, including Hospital to Home.
"Our ruby anniversary is more than just a reflection on our history—it is an opportunity to engage with our community, celebrate our achievements, and reinforce our commitment to enhancing the lives of older people."
The charity was founded in 1985 and provides a range of services to the older community in Hampshire.
These include support at its Care & Wellbeing centres throughout the county, Foot Care clinics, Help at Home, Information via its Information Hub, Hospital to Home Services, Community Information Volunteer Services and a variety of other activities.
All these aim to assist older adults in leading independent, fulfilling lives.
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