Our intergenerational programmes bring younger and older people together, helping people of all ages feel more confident and connected to their communities.
Most of our programmes are run in partnership with schools and providers of older people’s housing. If you’d like to partner with us, you can find out more below.
Here are just some of the ways you can support our mission and help us build more age-friendly communities for all.
PARTNER with us
Partnerships are key to our impact. Many of our intergenerational activities are delivered in partnership with housing associations and providers of older people’s housing. We’re also lucky enough to work with some brilliant corporate supporters. Get in touch if you’re interested in partnering with us.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers help support the smooth running of our intergenerational workshops. We offer a flexible volunteer opportunity that’s easy to fit around a busy schedule. Workshops take place at retirement homes across London, including in Hackney, Lambeth, Merton and Wandsworth. Get in touch to find out more.
DONATE
When you donate to InCommon, you are making a difference to younger and older people in London and across the UK. Your support helps bridge generational divides and gives more people the opportunity to feel connected to their communities. As a small charity, your donations go a long way in helping us bring generations together.
fundraise
Whether it’s taking on a fitness challenge like the Hackney Half or organising an intergenerational quiz for friends and family, there are plenty of ways you can support our work. By fundraising for InCommon, you will help combat ageism, boost older people’s wellbeing and improve children’s social and emotional learning.
Opportunities to get involved
Attendees of a How To Make Change session
How To Make Change
How To Make Change is a year long course for people of all ages (0-100+!) on how to make change in the community. Expect sessions on topics such as power, how to run good meetings and conflict resolution. Sessions take place in Brixton on the second Tuesday of every month.
A photo from a Creative Cuppa session
Spark Festival
The Spark Festival is a series of FREE pop up events in Bromley from Monday 12th January to Friday 20th February 2026 that bring people of all ages together for fun, inclusive and educational activities.
Stories from participants
Find out more about some of the older and younger people we work with and their experiences of taking part in our programmes.
geraldine
Geraldine lives in South London. A former teacher, she has enjoyed supporting the children’s learning and building trust with quieter pupils.
Hassan
Hassan is a younger participant on our programmes. His teacher tells us that he has grown in confidence through interactions with his older neighbours.
