Age-friendly Business Award

Do you want to be known in your local area as ‘Age-friendly’ and be recognised for providing an excellent service and environment for older customers? Or do you use a local business that provides outstanding service and want to let others know?

The free TED Age-friendly Business Award gives customers the confidence to know that businesses meet a range of criteria, from a clutter free environment to excellent customer service.

To register or nominate a business for assessment contact the TED Age-friendly Business Officer, Elaine Croker or Jane Adams:

Phone: 01529 301970

Email: elaine.croker@communitylincs.com or jane.adams@communitylincs.com

How The Age-friendly Business Award Works

A business or customer recommends the business to apply for the free Age-friendly Business Award. Register or nominate a business by contacting the TED Age-friendly Business Officer, Phone: 01529 301970 or Email: elaine.croker@lincsymca.co.uk or jane.adams@lincsymca.co.uk
The TED Age-friendly Business Officer will contact the business, once the nomination has been received, to discuss the criteria for achieving the free Award.
A meeting will be booked for the TED Age-friendly Business Officer to visit the business and undertake an assessment with the Business owner/manager.
Upon completion of the assessment all evidence will be submitted to the TED Programme Manager for an objective assessment.
The TED Age-friendly Business Officer will inform the business of the result and any feedback.
Successful Businesses will be presented with a TED Age-friendly Business Award certificate and window sticker which will be displayed for customers to see.

The Award Criteria include:

Respect and Inclusion
Customer Comfort
Clear Marketing and Communications
Accessibility

Benefits Of Being Involved

By participating in our free ‘Age-friendly’ Business accreditation you can stand out in your area and let your local community know that you value older people and want to help foster a positive view of ageing.