Success Stories

Age Concern Estepona y Manilva is a 100% voluntary association dedicated to providing social activities, home visits, food, advice and support to the residents of Estepona and Manilva. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of the elderly in our community and combat social isolation and loneliness.


Dear Marie-A thanks 🙏 again for all your advice and help. I have contacted attendance allowance. Good news. I got it. So they will be sending to me backdated asap

A BIG HUG

Mr Peter Chin 8th September 2026

 

 

My name is Deana Wake, and I am writing on behalf of my elderly mother to express our deepest gratitude for Marie. Marie truly goes above and beyond, working tirelessly around the clock out of the pure goodness of her heart. She has helped hundreds of elderly people in our community with everything from complex forms and equipment to vital advice. Marie is always there with 100% dedication, helping the less fortunate when they need it most. As the face and heart of Age Concern, she is a pillar of our community, and our family simply could not have coped without her invaluable support

Deana,Caseres Playa, 2nd September 2026


 

Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 12:39

Subject: Victor Charles Todd

Case Support 

British Benevolent Fund 

Age Concern Estepona y Manilva

British Consulate Malaga 

Dear Nicola

Although you asked me to liaise with Age Concern directly, please accept this email as a 'one off'

as I need to say a special thank you to you and Marie-Andree and Dominic for helping me to get back on my feet. 

You all show compassion and care!  

I am not back where I should be yet but I am on my way as my confidence has returned and although my efforts

to find work have not been successful I still remain positive as I am prepared to do anything.

Thank you all.  

Kind regards Victor. 

Victor C Todd

Age 81 yrs But 21 yrs 👏Estepona 27th August 2026

 

 


My brother from the UK has lived in Estepona for over 30 yrs. He lost his wife 4yrs ago so has no family to help locally. He has displayed signs of dementia recently and on Christmas Day had a mild stroke and went into Costa del Sol hospital where dementia was also confirmed. We found Age Concern Estepona and along with two wonderful friends who helped my brother and family were helped immeasurable by Marie-Andree.

She immediately eased our stress by providing advice on procedures about obtaining care and financial help and was always available to talk on any other relevant queries .Her patience and compassion was reassuring at a difficult time. The family cannot thank you enough. We would also like to thank everyone involved with Age Concern Estepona for providing a crucial service for ex pats in need

[Clive Wynne-Hughes 2025]

Age Concern Estepona & Manilva, a very informative, helpful, resourceful, caring and understanding charity. Marie-Andree has truly been a saint assisting me finding help and equipment for my elderly parents, giving advice and support in every way possible. She really does go that extra mile. I cannot praise them enough and really don't know how we would have coped without them.

[Neil Scott 2024]

I would like to thank the staff and especially the president Marie Andree Gleeson for all the help they gave me in the last year of my partners life without the help from Mrs Gleeson i would have found it impossible to treat him at home- Kenneth Hall

[John Moaney 2025]

 

Good morning.
 
I am writing to inform you that thanks to all your efforts we have now been granted by the DWP an attendance allowance for my partner XXX XXXXX of £110.40 per week, backdated to 23/12/25. This should certainly help as and when we have to seek permanent help for her.
 
Thank you so much for helping us out at this very difficult time.
 
Yours  Graham S Hall 2026
 

Marie-Andree could not have been more helpful when I took an elderly friend to see her about his wife, who needs care. Great advice and practical help. Very many thanks.

[Adrian Barnes 2025]

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