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, Jane Adams:
Phone: 01529 301970
Email: jane.adams@lincsymca.co.uk
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: 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.
Congratulations go to the Businesses below who have been successful in achieving our Age-friendly Business Award:
Alford
Baumber
Binbrook
Chapel St Leonards
Coningsby
Donington on Bain
East Lindsey
SO Festival 2017
SO Festival 2018
SO Festival 2019
Horncastle
Spilsby
Sutton on Sea
Woodhall Spa
Age UK Lindsey Charity shop, Broadway Centre
Age UK Lindsey Charity shop, Station Road
Wragby
R Wisby Butchers
