Archive
International Collaborations
2 June 2023
We are delighted to have met with Dr Rosamund Harrington co-investigator on the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council funded Grandschools Project during her international visits to the UK. Read on and find out more. Read More
Volunteers Week 1- 7th June
1 June 2023
We are excited to celebrate volunteers week with a Big Thank You to volunteers with Generations Working Together and to all volunteers across the country. Read More
Scottish Older People's Assembly Newsletter
1 June 2023
The latest edition of the newsletter from SOPA offering news and acting as a voice from older people across Scotland. Read More
Intergenerational Ambassador Awards
30 May 2023
In Spain the Macrosad Chair in Intergenerational Studies creates the first national awards for intergenerational ambassadors. Read More
We're hiring....
30 May 2023
a P/T Communication and Digital Marketing Officer Read More
Loneliness Awareness Week
19 May 2023
The week from 12th to 18th June is dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness and reducing stigma that surrounds it is hosted by The Marmalade Trust, a leading loneliness charity, working with all ages in the UK. Read More
Scottish Parliament celebrate #GIW23
26 April 2023
Watch the inspiring and thought provoking opening address by Christine Grahame MSP as Members of Parliament mark and celebrate Global Intergenerational Week. Read More
LGBT Youth Scotland Strategy
26 April 2023
The new 5 year strategy led by LGBTQ+ young people and for LGBTQ+ young people has been launched April 2023. Read more. Read More
Scottish Household Survey
26 April 2023
The SHS results for 2021 were published Tuesday 25 April 2023. It is so important to recognise intergenerational volunteering which can reduce social isolation and loneliness. Read the survey. Read More
Together Old and Young (TOY)
24 April 2023
As well as celebrating Global Intergenerational Week TOY share how Play Hubs support child refugees from the war in Ukraine. Read More
Reinstating a Minister for Older People
17 April 2023
Generations Working Together and a number of other organisations supporting older people are calling for the Scottish Government to reinstate a named Minister for Older People. Read More
Tesco Funds for Food and Healthy Activities in Schools
31 March 2023
Tesco Community Grants funds thousands of local community projects across the UK. The focus of the funding has just changed. The priority for grants is now on supporting schools and organisations to deliver projects that provide healthy food and activities that boost young people’s mental and physical wellbeing. Read More
Have Your Say: Join Age Scotland’s Big Survey and Influence Policy Today!
30 March 2023
Generations Working Together is supporting Age Scotland’s Big Survey, which explores a range of topics affecting people over 50 living in Scotland. The survey aims to give a voice to older people and to help influence policy makers and the media. Read More
Healthy Ageing in a Changing Climate
27 March 2023
You are invited to take part in this research if you are you aged 60 plus and live in the UK. Read More
Plant and Share Month
23 March 2023
Resources are now available to take part in the month from 22nd April to 20th May. Read More
Unleash Your Intergenerational Potential With ICIP
21 March 2023
Are you ready to take your intergenerational skills to the next level? Read More
Women in Intergenerational Practice
21 March 2023
A celebration of women in intergenerational practice to mark International Women's Day. Read More
The Big Help Out launches UK wide
20 March 2023
National Day of Volunteering taking place on 8th May (across the UK), the Bank Holiday Monday of the King's Coronation weekend. Today the campaign has officially been launched. Read More
Participation with the Scottish Parliament
15 March 2023
Share your views about how the Scottish Parliament can ensure that diverse voices and communities from all parts of Scotland influence their work. Read More
Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund Launch
14 March 2023
The Minister for Equalities and Older People has announced the launch of the Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund. Read More
Friendship Across Ages
24 February 2023
We love to share inspiring stories that may help you to explore your own ideas to connect people across generations. Read More
Participatory Research
24 February 2023
We are excited to announce that GWT has been awarded a Community Knowledge Fund grant. Read More
CyberScotland Week, 27th Feb – 5th Mar 2023
17 February 2023
Scotland’s annual week-long festival of events on cyber awareness, cyber careers and innovation in cyber security. Read More
Gannochy Trust Launches Youth Panel Fund to Empower Young People in Perth and Kinross
14 February 2023
The Gannochy Trust has launched a new fund to support young people in Perth and Kinross. Read More