Quick answer
Age Concern Estepona y Manilva is a volunteer-run charity for older people and families in Estepona and Manilva. It runs an Adviceline, gives help with pensions and benefits, and lends mobility equipment. Its charity shop on Avenida Valencia funds the work. Nobody there takes a salary. You can help by donating, shopping or volunteering. Visit acestepona.info or call 951 74 10 74.
Who they help
Age Concern Estepona y Manilva was founded in 1999. Its shop opened in 2003. It is a registered association in Andalucía (Asociaciones de Andalucía no. 6203).
The charity works to improve the lives of older people. It also helps families, people on low incomes and homeless people in Estepona. All ages and nationalities are welcome. Every client is verified first. Help is at the charity’s discretion.
It is 100% volunteer-run and receives no funding. It relies on donations to its shop.
How they can help you
- Adviceline. Call +34 722 60 63 47, Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 14:00. An answerphone takes messages out of hours.
- Pensions and benefits. Help with Attendance Allowance claims for British passport holders. Help with S1 forms, pension advice, Social Services and UK Life Certificates.
- Practical advice. Rental contracts, 90-day rule extensions, repatriation to the UK, British Benevolent Fund applications, consular help and Dependency Law applications.
- Finding care. Help to find honest, reliable and qualified care workers.
- Facing eviction? Get in touch early. Calling on the day, or the day before, makes it much harder for them to help.
- Home visits and grief counselling. Monday to Friday, by qualified volunteers.
- Remote support. Phone and video help for older people in remote areas, from Valle Romano in Estepona to Jerez de la Frontera.
- Victim support. Advice on harassment, online bullying and being a victim or witness of a crime.
- Food bank. Run when funds allow.
Mobility equipment loans
You can borrow wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, shower chairs and bathroom equipment. Medical beds are available too. Email first to check. Loans are short term, usually 2 to 8 weeks.
Each item has a deposit and a suggested weekly donation. A wheelchair, for example, is a 35 euro deposit and 20 euros a week. Bring ID and proof of address. See the full price list on the mobility equipment loan page. Hours vary in August, so check before you go.
How to donate
- Give clothes and bric-a-brac. Take them to the shop at Avenida Valencia 9, Estepona, during opening hours.
- Shop. Buy in store, or browse items online at Shopping at Age Concern.
- Give money. You can donate in person at the office. Bank transfer details are on the charity’s website.
How to volunteer
All ages and nationalities are welcome. Roles include friendly visiting, tech help and driving older people to medical appointments. You can also help run social clubs or work in the shop. Shop shifts are about 4 hours a week.
Start with a 4-hour trial to see if it suits you. Volunteers get full training and background checks. They are also insured. To apply, email [email protected] or call 951 74 10 74. You can also pick up a form at the office.
Visiting the shop and office
The shop and office are at Avenida Valencia 9, 29680 Estepona. They open 10:00 to 14:00, Monday to Thursday and Saturday. Please call before a Friday visit. They are closed on Sunday.
The nearest car park is Plaza del Ajedrez, about 2 minutes’ walk away. The charity lists it at 1 euro a day and wheelchair friendly.
More ways to help locally
Looking for other places to give? Read our guides to where to donate clothes and furniture in Marbella and Estepona and local charities in Marbella and Estepona.
Support older people in Estepona
Help Age Concern keep going
The charity receives no funding. Nobody there takes a salary. Your donations keep its services and food bank running.
Donation details are on the charity’s home page. You can also give in person at Avenida Valencia 9.
