Swindon Older People’s Forum (SOPF)
Following unanimous support at the open meeting held on Tuesday 1 November 2011, Swindon Older Peoples Forum is now up and running. SOPF aims to provide an independent, inclusive forum for discussion and debate on the issues and concerns of older citizens within the Borough. It is run by older people for older people and is independent of external influences. In pursuit of these overriding objectives, SOPF aims to:
• promote the welfare and interests of older people within the Borough of Swindon.
• combat ageism and promote a positive image of all older people,
• provide a forum for the exchange of information, ideas and experience and to encourage older people to have their say on issues that concern them.
• to increase the opportunities for older people to be integrated into the local and national mechanisms that influence the decisions on issues and concerns that affect them.
• work in partnership with local, regional or national organisations and institutions who have similar aims, objectives and interests.
• be a democratic, independent non-party political, non sectarian and non profit-making organisation, that welcomes participation regardless of ethnic origin, disability, faith, gender or sexuality.
Funding for the Forum's first year is being provided by the Community Service Volunteers Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (CSV/RSVP). A Management Committee is guiding SOPF's development based on both the wishes of the membership and against the background of the Council's new "One Swindon" strategy. Membership of SOPF is free and a regular newsletter summarises activities and keeps members abreast of developments. The next open meeting will be held on Tuesday 24 April 2012. Anyone wishing to join the Forum or the Management Committee, should contact the Chair, David Brown.
Contact name
David Brown
Address - Map
60 WESTLECOT ROAD
OLD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTS
SN1 4HD
Tel
01793 612037
Email
dave.abrown@btinternet.com