Since 1857, the objects of UBS have been to provide lifelong friendship and financial support to isolated and impoverished older people in need without distinction of class, creed, nationality or sect. We support those aged 65 years and over, providing a lifeline to the most vulnerable elderly people in the UK by alleviating pressures of poverty and loneliness. Our beneficiaries become part of the UBS family, which gives them security and peace of mind whilst maintaining their independence.

We help people like Mr Bishop in Merseyside:

Mr Bishop was incapable of removing the heap of discarded household furniture that youths had piled up outside his house. The youths eventually set fire to the rubbish and Mr Bishop's house burnt down. Left with nothing, he was re-homed but the new place was cold and damp. He had only a second hand bed and sofa - no pillows, no blankets, nothing. UBS gave him some new bedding items and a grant towards his furniture.

Mr Bishop knows that he need never face those kinds of problems alone again.  UBS will support him for life.

To see further examples of the circumstances of the problems faced by older people that UBS helps, please click on the following links to view some case studies.

Case studies 1
Case studies 2

Please see our charity factsheet attached, which shows "What UBS Does". This provides detailed information concerning our activities, along with the standard criteria any applicant for our help must meet.