UK and International Practice and Research

Centre for Intergenerational Practice (CIP) is based at the Beth Johnson Foundation in Stoke on Trent. The development of the Scottish Centre for Intergenerational Practice is closely linked to its pioneering and successful work, with CIP Director Alan Hatton Yeo serving on the Scottish advisory group.

Wales Centre for Intergenerational Practice  CCIP was established in May 2004 as an initiative of the Beth Johnson Foundation, funded by the Wales Assembly Government, and administered and hosted by the University of Glamorgan.

Linking Generations - Northern Ireland  This initiative promotes and supports the development of Intergenerational Practice across the region providing opportunities for older and younger people to meet and learn from each other.  

  Towards more Confident Communities - A practical toolkit for local authorities and voluntary sector agencies - published by the Centre for Intergenerational Practice (CIP). A review of community reassurance at neighbourhood level and practical guidance. This guide sets out the agenda and process to address concerns in a positive way that promotes opportunities for people of all generations to live alongside each other. More information on the CIP website.

Equality Issues

What is intergenerational equity? Just Ageing wants to hear your views.

Human Rights Inquiry
In-depth research, public polling, focus group work and a series of public evidence sessions, reveal how human rights work in Britain.

USEFUL SCOTTISH LINKS

Scottish Mentoring Network SMN contains a comprehensive on-line library of  mentoring information in Scotland. It is funded by the Scottish Government's Children, Young People and Social Care Directorate until 2010.

Befriending Network Scotland Befriending offers supportive, reliable relationships through volunteer befrienders to people who would otherwise be socially isolated. Click to see ongoing programme of training sessions.

Glasgow Mentoring Network A well established best practice organisation which advances the development, design and delivery of mentoring programmes in the city.

Children in Scotland Children in Scotland is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland.

ProjectScotland acts as a portal connecting young people with full time volunteering opportunities in a wide range of areas such as the environment, education, youth projects, sports and the arts. ProjectScotland volunteers need mentors who have an interest in the personal development of others.

RSVP in Scotland (Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme) arm of CSV (Community Service Volunteers) exists to encourage older adults to volunteer in their local area in Scotland.

  Dr. Jack Rowe, Chair of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on an Ageing Society (December 14, 2009). In this video clip he talks about  the need to break down the barriers which prevent older adults being productive members in an equitable society.

USEFUL INTERNATIONAL LINKS

European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research - Policy Brief July 2010 This paper addresses the issue of policy challenges with respect to intergenerational solidarity. What international policy frameworks have been identified and how are European societies responding to them? It is based upon the presentation - "Policies and Actions in Europe for an Active and Healthy Ageing".

Add Life Toolkit  This European Tool Kit introduces best practice in intergenerational learning developed in the ADD LIFE project. If you are interested in opening your University to mixed-age learners and investigating how the generations can learn from each other, you will find useful information in six languages (CZ, DE, EN, ES, FI, HU).

EAGLE  ‘European Approaches to Inter-Generational Lifelong Learning' The 2008 EAGLE Toolkit for Intergenerational Activities provides a framework for practitioners, but also for policy makers and educators to develop intergenerational programmes based on good practice.  

Generations United  is the national membership organization for the USA focused solely on improving the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational strategies, programs and public policies.

The Intergenerational Centre, Temple University, Philadelphia is a resource for intergenerational programmes.

Intergenerational exchange - Recreational activities. Costa Rica.

Meadows School Project - Full Intergenerational Immersion Project, 2000-2008. British Colombia, Canada. (Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport.) Click to download  toolkit.