Orkney Isles Network
Welcome to the Orkney Isles Network
Our next catch up of the network will take place on Tuesday 28th April 2026 from 10am – 12noon in 10 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HR (Ground Floor). Around the corner from Voluntary Action Orkney’s main entrance.
Our meeting falls on Day 5 of Global Intergenerational Week which celebrates the power of generations coming together around the theme of Climate. With that in mind, our session will shine a spotlight on intergenerational approaches to climate action, environmental awareness, and community sustainability.
We’d love to hear from you if:
- You’re involved in a climate‑related project with an intergenerational element
- Your intergenerational work touches on environmental themes
- You have ideas, stories or challenges around engaging different generations in climate conversations
- You want to explore how intergenerational practice can support Orkney’s wider climate ambitions you’re working in the public sector, voluntary sector, education, community development, or environmental work, your insights will help us shape an inspiring and practical conversation.
This will be a collaborative, positive session — a chance to connect, learn from one another, and explore how our island communities can champion climate action across all ages. Contact Alison if you have any ideas.
If you plan to attend either in person or online please do remember to register below.
We continue our search for a new volunteer Community Coordinator to help support out local networks across the country. The Orkney position is currently vacant and I am looking to hear from anyone who feels passionate about intergenerational work who has a few hours each month to donate time to help grow and support intergenerational work across the Isles. If you would like to know more details please get in touch with Alison.
Events
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Orkney Isles Intergenerational Network Meeting
Tuesday 28th April 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Latest News
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GWT Vacancies - PT Finance Officer & PT Funding and Development Officer
31 March 2026
This is an exciting time to join Generations Working Together. In 2026, we will celebrate both Global Intergenerational Week and host the Global Intergenerational Congress in Glasgow—bringing together ideas, learning, and people from around the world.
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Exhibit at the Global Intergenerational Congress 2026
31 March 2026
As momentum and excitement builds toward the Congress (29 Sept to 1st Oct 2026), Generations Working Together is inviting organisations to secure their place within the vibrant Information Village Exhibition available during Day 1 and 2.
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Homeshare in the UK
31 March 2026
During 2024-25 matches across the Homeshare UK network have increased by over 54%. By matching people who want companionship and light household help with someone seeking affordable and sociable accommodation, Homeshare harnesses the power of intergenerational connections to make a real difference to people's lives.
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Research Project listening to children
31 March 2026
Led by Dr Kay Heslop and Dr Charmaine Agius Ferrante at Northumbria University, this research project is listening to and collating the views of children about their sense of identity and belonging in an intergenerational setting.
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Global Intergenerational Week 2026 Sponsor
26 March 2026
GIW26 Bronze Partner (Day Theme Sponsor) Day Theme 6 – Let’s Develop Intergenerational Workplaces We are pleased and proud to announce that, for a second year, the global life sciences company, Bayer, is sponsoring the 2026 campaign. Bayer’s backing as our Bronze Partner will help support the campaign’s reach, engagement and impact.
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Mintlaw intergenerational project highlighted in Generations United Shared Site Learning Network
17 March 2026
Generations United Shared Site Learning Network newsletter highlights examples of rural intergenerational spaces and features the Mintlaw and District Men's Shed intergenerational project with Mintlaw Academy.
Case Studies
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Home-Start
Support, friendship and practical help to families in their own homes.