Our mission was to create opportunities for young people and older people to learn from one another, fostering mutual inspiration, growth, and a stronger sense of community.
Our intergenerational programmes created a space for young people and older people to connect over educational activities that are fun, accessible and fit for all the ages.
We ran three main programmes: Connect, Social Action and Empower.
connect
Connect was our flagship programme, bringing together primary school children with their older neighbours in retirement homes. Children and older people attend monthly workshops where they learn about themselves and each other and take part in creative projects together.
social action
Our intergenerational social action programme connected young people with older people in their communities to creative positive change. Younger and older neighbours worked together to identify a common issue, developing their own social action campaign to help raise awareness and make a difference.
empower
Empower was our online platform and support offer for housing associations and care homes. We worked with our partners to set up and deliver intergenerational projects across the UK that boosted wellbeing and increased connections among residents.
Read our Intergenerational Magazine
We published this edition of The Intergenerational Press, a magazine made by older and younger neighbours. Previous editions include last year’s Intergenerational Press, The Children’s Press and The Senior Press.
Watch a cost of living campaign film made by older and younger neighbours
Stories from participants
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.