Tuesday 24 September 2013
'Our today is your tomorrow' is the message being put forward by Age Sector Platform today as it launches the Pensioners Trust, a unique fund being set up to engage with older people and support projects that will improve their lives.
The charity responsible for the Northern Ireland Pensioners Parliament claims that extra resources are needed to properly address the concerns currently facing the older population in Northern Ireland.
Michael Monaghan from Age Sector Platform commented: "We have reached a cross-road at which we must decide how future generations will live their later years. Government has a leading role in supporting people as they grow older, however with reduced government spending and an increasing number of older people, it is everyone's responsibility to invest in a future where older people are not worried about keeping warm in winter, fear being a victim of crime, or feel lonely."
"We are calling on businesses and individuals to help ensure that the problems facing pensioners today will not continue to be worries for future generations. The Pensioners Trust is about investing in everyone's future; regardless of gender, religion or race. We hope that in the years to come the Pensioners Trust will produce huge dividends for future generations of pensioners."
As part of the launch of the Pensioners Trust, Age Sector Platform will introduce its new charity patrons – Member of the House of Lords, Baroness May Blood MBE; and writer and broadcaster, Malachi O'Doherty.
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