A Brief History -
The global population is ageing. More people are living for longer than at any time in the history of the civilized world. In the United Kingdom at the present time (2020), the proportion of older adults (aged 60-years) in our community is about 1-in-5 (20%). As the population continues to grow older in the future, it is estimated that this statistic will increase to 1-in-4 (25%) by 2030.
Sadly, an aging population means that criminals who specialise in targeting the vulnerable are also on the increase. Bogus callers (distraction burglars) and rogue traders are criminals who use the vulnerabilities of our elder citizens to decieve and steal.
The Senior Citizen Liaison Team (SCLT) came into existence in December 2009 in the major UK city of Bristol, with the intention of helping the older adult population feel safer in their daily lives through 3-primary objectives:
~ Crime Prevention ~ Victim Support ~ Social Advocacy
The SCLT is made up of a team of volunteers who provide bespoke safety presentations to community groups and organisations, as well as sitting at board-level on a number of social advocacy forums and organisations which work to support the older adult population. The SCLT also produce and distribute the award-winning 'Senior Siren' magazine, which is made available to hundreds of thousands of readers on a quarterly basis.
The SCLT became a registered UK charity in 2012 (No: 1148383) and has expanded to provide a variety of it's safety-education services to clients and agencies nationwide, as well as offering training and advocacy services on an international level.
SENIOR FRAUDS
To get a more in-depth understanding of the issues concerning fraud and the growing senior community, please take a moment to read this excellent report by Age UK
Charity Charter
Please click on the logo to the right of this text to download a copy of the Senior Citizen Liaison Team Charity Charter and terms of Appointment
Volunteers
Please click on the image to the left to see a short video of an SCLT volunteer discussing what motivates him to support the SCLT Charity and why he volunteers his valuable time.
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG)
On September 25th 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years - The Senior Citizen Liaison Team Charity have stated its desire to focus upon SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for Goals) as part of its strategic development plan in the coming years.
Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy
Please click on the logo to the left of this text to download a copy of the Senior Citizen Liaison Team vulnerable adults safeguarding policy