News & Insights

Gloucester Retirees Spread Holiday Cheer with Handcrafted Christmas Cards

Residents at St Oswalds retirement village have been bringing their art to life this festive season with the creation of stunning handmade Christmas cards, blending creativity, community, and charity.

Annual Liz Taylor Awards honours staff and volunteers

ExtraCare’s annual Liz Taylor Awards have taken place. An impressive 181 staff and volunteers were nominated receiving between them 398 nominations.

Retirement Village Residents Rally for Shoebox Appeal

Residents of Stoke Gifford Retirement Village are spreading holiday cheer far and wide this year, sending over 200 lovingly packed gift boxes to a Shoebox Appeal.

International Mens Day: Retirement Village Men’s Club proves Lifeline for Retirees

A retirement village has created a new lifeline for men dealing with isolation and mental health struggles in the form of a men’s only ‘Lads Group’.

Retiree Christine Continues Fundraising Tradition with 80-Minute Walk Challenge

Christine Smith, an inspiring 88-year-old local Bedford resident, has embarked on a unique fundraising effort, marking nearly a decade of using her age as a ‘marker’ to support important causes.

Moments of reflection: ExtraCare honour with remembrance tributes

ExtraCare's 20 locations across the country are honouring Remembrance Day with ceremonies to pay tribute to those who served.

ExtraCare Welcomes New Resident Trustee to the Board

ExtraCare are delighted to announce that one of its respected residents, Mark Jeffery OBE has been named the newest Charity trustee.

Stress Awareness Day – ExtraCare’s Wellbeing and Innovation Lead shares his coping strategies

Michael Spellman, ExtraCare’s Wellbeing and Innovation Lead shares his thoughts on coping strategies and exercises we can take to improve our mental health.

Talking to our trustees: Insights for Trustees’ Week

As Trustees' Week kicks off, it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the individuals who play a vital role in shaping our Charity’s future.

ExtraCare’s Wellbeing Advisors Win Retirement Living Award at the NEC Care Show 2024

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is proud to win a prestigious award in the Best Supporting Advice category at the Retirement Living Awards.

Spitfire flight proves the sky’s the limit for Kettering retiree

In early August Kettering retirement resident Doreen Allen made her lifelong dream a reality, the 91-year-old got to fly in a spitfire!

Birmingham retirement village unveils fresh new look

Refurbishment works valued at £4.2m have been completed at a popular Birmingham retirement village.