AGE north down & ards' vision is to celebrate older people living healthy and fulfilling lives. The purpose is to support and encourage all older people to live well and become active, engaged and influential members of the community. The mission is to provide person-centred and caring programmes that keep people safe, well, connected and independent.

 AGE north down & ards acts as a “bridge” – a sustainable and conduit matching needs and services.  It gives a focus to AGE north down & ards' strong network with a wide range of organisations all of whom have targets within the older population, coupled with their capability to access them.

AGE north down & ards is an organisation of choice – a credible and knowledgeable organisation within the defined area and exclusive focus on older people.  Looks to the future potential of offering new means of extending outreach within a changing support infrastructure.

AGE north down & ards has strength in identifying gaps and extending outreach into both urban and rural situations.