Our mission is 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 create a space for young people and older people to connect over educational activities that are fun, accessible and fit for all the ages.

We run three main programmes: Connect, Social Action and Empower.

 
 

connect

Connect is 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.

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social action

Our intergenerational social action programme connects young people with older people in their communities to creative positive change. Younger and older neighbours work together to identify a common issue, developing their own social action campaign to help raise awareness and make a difference.

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empower

Empower is our online platform and support offer for housing associations and care homes. We work with our partners to set up and deliver intergenerational projects across the UK that boost wellbeing and increase connections among residents. 

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Read our latest Intergenerational Magazine

We’ve recently published the latest 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.

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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.

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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.

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James

James lives in South West London. The workshops have allowed him to get together with his neighbours and meet younger people.

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