Sheffield 50+ is a non-party–political, independent, voluntary group democratically run by and for older people over 50 residing in Sheffield. In support of our mission we promote and enhance the capacity and skills of all people over 50 residing in Sheffield, so that they can actively participate in society. Sheffield 50+ adopts a rights based approach to engagement that supports the interdependence, choice and control of and by the older people within Sheffield.
In particular we aim to:
- Raise and develop a more positive profile of older people within society
- Campaign for improvements in the quality and range of services for older people in Sheffield
- Enhance the capacity for greater participation and dialogue within local and national policymakers and politicians to secure such improvements
- Encourage greater recognition of the varied contributions made by older people