History
The Scottish Centre for Intergenerational Practice (Scotcip) now known as Generations Working Together was established iin 2007 as a partnership programme, developed by 12 organisations working closely with the Scottish Government Age and Older People Team. For the first four years the Centre was jointly managed by the University of Strathclyde and Community Service Volunteers (CSV) directed by a steering group and funded by the Scottish Government.
In April 2011 however the Centre transferred over and is now managed by the Scottish Mentoring Network and supported by the UK Centre for Intergenerational Practice.
The Centre was developed as part of a Scottish Government consultation to explore issues facing society in meeting the challenges of an ageing population.
The Government's strategy document ‘All Our Futures: Planning for a Scotland with an Ageing Population' sets out the major objectives for the Centre.
Also read Scotland's Futures Forum.
John Storey, Older People and Age Team, Scottish Government talks about 'All Our Futures' at the first SCIP Roadshow in Glasgow.
