No one should face
later life alone

We've supported older adults across Glasgow since 1948 — through day care, social clubs, digital skills, and free welfare advice.

  • Since 1948
  • Scottish charity
  • Free for all
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"Coming here gave me back my confidence. I look forward to every Tuesday now."
— Margaret, 79 · David Cargill Day Centre member
Serving Glasgow since 1948
Scottish Charity SC012345
Supported by Glasgow City Council
500+ older adults every week
Day care 5 days a week

How we help

Four ways we support
older Glaswegians

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Our impact

Making a real difference
across Glasgow

Read our impact report
Years serving Glasgow's older community
75+
Older adults supported every single week
500+
Social clubs across the city
30+
In unclaimed benefits recovered each year
£1.2m
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A member's story

Agnes joined us
aged 72

How a phone call
changed everything

"After my husband passed, I didn't leave the house for weeks. A friend said to ring GGG. Now I come to the club every Thursday — I've got friends I couldn't imagine life without."

— Agnes, 78 · Pollokshields Social Club

Getting started

Getting support is simple

Whether you're an older adult, a family member, or a health professional — we make it easy to connect.

Make a referral
  1. Get in touch

    Call our team on 0141 221 9924 or complete our short online referral form. No GP letter or appointment needed.

  2. We find the right fit

    Our team has a friendly conversation about what would help most — a day centre, a local club, digital support, or welfare advice.

  3. Stay connected

    You're warmly welcomed into the GGG community. We're here for the long term — not just a single visit or one-off service.

GGG Careline · free welfare advice

Missing out on benefits
you're entitled to?

Millions of pounds in Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance, and other entitlements go unclaimed in Scotland every year. Our trained officers help you find and apply for everything you're owed — free and confidential.

Call our Careline

0141 221 9924

Mon – Fri  ·  9am – 5pm

Request a callback

Digital inclusion

Stay connected
to the people you love

Our digital skills programme gives older adults the confidence to video-call family, shop safely online, and stay in touch with the world — at their own pace.

  • Free weekly classes at our centres
  • Tablet and device loan scheme
  • One-to-one digital buddy support
  • Online safety and scam awareness
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Volunteering

Give an afternoon.
Change a life.

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of GGG. Whether you help run a social club, offer digital support, or simply spend time with someone who needs company — the impact is profound.

  • Social club helper
  • Digital buddy
  • Day centre volunteer
  • Befriender
  • Admin & events
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A young volunteer smiling and chatting with an older man at a day centre
A group of smiling volunteers posing together at a community fundraising event
A volunteer helping an older woman learn how to use a smartphone

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Stories & updates from GGG

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