InCommon is a charity bringing generations together. We connect groups of young people with their older neighbours to learn and build friendships together.
All of our activities are about building more connected, inclusive and age-friendly communities.
How it works
We believe that we should all be able to stay part of our communities as we grow older. We want to foster social connections across generations and live in a world that supports us all - young and old - to live happy, healthy, fulfilling lives.
We partner with schools, youth groups, housing associations and other community organisations to connect people of different ages in meaningful ways that benefit everyone taking part.
connect
Connect is our flagship programme, bringing together primary school children with their older neighbours in retirement homes.
Younger and older people attend regular intergenerational workshops, where they learn about themselves and each other and take part in creative projects together.
social action
Our intergenerational Social Action programme connects younger and older people so that they can create positive change in their communities.
Participants work together to identify a common issue, developing their own social action campaign to help raise awareness and make a difference.
empower
We want to help as many people as possible develop positive intergenerational relationships in their local area.
Our Empower programme exists to support housing associations, schools, community groups and individuals across the UK deliver their own meaningful intergenerational 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.
James
James lives in South West London. The workshops have allowed him to get together with his neighbours and meet younger people.