We don’t believe support should be distant, delayed, or one-size-fits-all. We offer real, one-to-one help - over the phone, in our office, or even in your home. 🎥 Watch our video to see how we’re changing what support looks like and why that matters. youtube.com/watch?v=58PVQma6…

"In our 25th anniversary year, we’re pleased to support the 50+ Festival celebrations and raise awareness of the advocacy and practical support that is available through OCAY. We’d like more people to know that support is available." Wayne Dawson, Charity Director

A Huge Thank You! We're thrilled to have recently received funding support from several amazing funders. A huge thank you to: 💙 Gay & Peter Hartley's Hillard's Charitable Trust 💙 Souter Charitable Trust 💙 George A Moore Foundation 💙 Charles & Elsie Sykes Trust

Our latest client survey shows £101,172 in annualised first-year benefit awards, secured through just 14 recorded successful claims - the true financial impact of our service is considerably greater. Read the full story here: oldercitizensadvocacyyork.or…

We will be at Foxwood Community Centre York, Friday 25th September 12 - 1.30pm. Come & have a chat about any issues you may be facing. Older Citizens Advocacy York - Support and advocacy for over 50s in York oldercitizensadvocacyyork.or…

Join us at the 50+ Festival Information Fair Tuesday 6 October 10.00-12.00 at York Theatre Royal Come find out how we can help if you are struggling & about the value of Volunteering. Learn more here - oldercitizensadvocacyyork.or…

We support people to apply for Attendance Allowance. So many people minimise their struggles. With our help and support we can encourage people to get the things that they are entitled do. See our video youtube.com/shorts/ZK7zZ0Zo-…

What is advocacy? Advocacy is all about helping our clients get their voice heard. We listen, understand their problem and explain the information, helping them decide on a course of action. Find out more youtube.com/shorts/i_paTz2rK…

This Bank Holiday Monday, we are going to be at the Fulford Show. Join us for a fun packed day at the School Lane playing field and Social Hall as we join together with other parts of the community with other charities and organisations.

We’re hiring! Could you be OCAY’s next Lead Advocate? We’re looking for someone with advocacy experience who is passionate about helping people aged 50+ have their voices heard, understand their options and access the support they need. uk.indeed.com/job/lead-advoc…

It's been #SmallCharityWeek @SmallCharity_Wk How can you help We believe that systems should be simpler and easier to navigate. But in real life they’re not, they’re complex and that’s what brings people to us to help. Please donate here: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ocay-25

Listen how OCAY helped a client overturn a PIP appeal and the enormous difference it made. “The volunteer advocate was absolutely brilliant and really cared about the outcome.” Watch the full story in our new video here:youtu.be/58PVQma6eWg #OCAY25for25

OCAY provides practical support to help people over 50 access services and benefits. This summer we will be at the following places: 26 Foxwood Community Centre 28 June West Bank Summer Fair 11 July Haxby Carnival 31 August Fulford Show oldercitizensadvocacyyork.or… #OCAY25for25

£25,000 to mark 25 years of OCAY’s work We have started a crowdfunding project aiming to raise £25,000 for OCAY’s 25th anniversary. Any contribution large or small will be hugely appreciated. Thank you. crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ocay-25 #OCAY25for25

At our celebration event on 4 June, we were able to reflect on our remarkable journey, connect with everyone and look ahead to the future together. Read about it here: oldercitizensadvocacyyork.or… #OCAY25for25

OCAY couldn’t do what we do without our amazing volunteers who bring their diverse life experiences and specialist knowledge in order to help others. Hear from Neal - Why I volunteer? See Neal’s video here:youtube.com/shorts/eMVluYmwV… #VolunteersWeek

Thrilled to share that our Charity Director Wayne Dawson and Trustee Ali Rogan have been featured on YO1 Radio! You can hear the full podcast here: yo1radio.co.uk/podcasts1/jon…

We’re delighted to welcome Wayne Dawson as new charity director who joined us in April 2026. Read more here: oldercitizensadvocacyyork.or…

We will be at Foxwood Community Centre York, Friday 29th May 12 - 1.30pm. Come & have a chat about any issues you may be facing. Older Citizens Advocacy York - Support and advocacy for over 50s in York oldercitizensadvocacyyork.or…

Our new video shows how we step in when it matters most and the real difference that support can make for over 50s in the York area. Read about it here: oldercitizensadvocacyyork.or… Watch the video here: youtu.be/58PVQma6eWg