Archive
In person training opportunities
23 August 2021
Generations Working Together are hosting our first face-to-face training session, Intergenerational Training Course for Trainers and Practitioners, in 2021. Read More
Cattanach's Intergenerational Awareness Week
18 August 2021
Are you currently doing intergenerational work that involves the early years? Cattanach, is an independent funder who supports organisations in Scotland working with early years children and their families. Read More
Improving Adult Care Together
16 August 2021
The new UK centre for implementing evidence in adult social care invites you to take part in their survey. Read More
Measuring the Impact of Intergenerational projects course - now launched
13 August 2021
Our new free online course on measuring the impact of your project is now open for students. Read More
Add your voice to combat ageism
12 August 2021
You can add your voice to the Global Campaign by sharing your experiences of ageism and work towards building a global movement to create #AWorld4AllAges Read More
Learning and Development Officer Vacancy
11 August 2021
GWT is hiring a new officer to develop and facilitate our learning and development programme. Read More
Volunteer Support Fund
11 August 2021
The Scottish Government has made £3.3 million available to support small to medium third sector organisations recruit volunteers who experience disadvantage or barriers to volunteering. Read More
Food for Life Get Togethers Small Grants
9 August 2021
Generations Working Together is working in partnership with the Soil Association's Food for Life Get Togethers. Grants of £150 are here to help you and your community take part in Cook and Share Month, running from World Food Day 16th October - 16 November 2021. Read More
Connectivity and Digital Design for Health & Well-being across Generations, Places and Spaces - Research programme
29 July 2021
The University of Stirling are looking for two young people aged 16-18 years now to join their intergenerational reference group. Read More
When I grow up I want to be a carer
22 July 2021
An inspirational book written by Jenni Mack, gives some insight and ideas to young people exploring the idea of choosing a career working in the care sector. Read More
The 2021-22 Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship
21 July 2021
Encore fellowships provided the opportunity for 15 innovative organizations to tap the power of intergenerational connection. Watch these videos for some intergenerational solutions. Read More
Volunteering Support Fund open
21 July 2021
The Scottish Government’s £3.3 million Fund will be delivered on its behalf by Impact Funding Partners over the next 3 years. Organisations can apply for up to £30,000 to March 2024. Read More
FREE online Gardening Activities
21 July 2021
Trellis offer practical workshops and training online sessions aim to inspire and enable staff to feel confident about ‘ having a go’ at gardening activities with clients/residents, and consider tending planters or garden plots Read More
"What We Do Together" survey
21 July 2021
The purpose of this study is to better understand people’s social lives, especially the group activities people take part in, which may include volunteering. Read More
Get Togethers Community News
21 July 2021
We’ve come to the end of our 2nd year of Get Togethers and we’re proud to share some of the highlights - and what we’re learning from those organising Get Togethers. Read More
Dementia: Making a difference in your community
21 July 2021
Age Scotland’s dementia training team is hosting a day of learning, exploring what we can all do to create, empower and effect change with and for people living with dementia. Read More
Scotland its time to roll up our sleeves
20 July 2021
The COVID 19 Vaccination Stakeholder & Partner Toolkit is available and everyone aged 18 + should have received their invite for their first appointment. Help us to share the guide and encourage participation. Read More
Connectivity and Digital Design for Health & Well-being across Generations, Places and Spaces - Research programme
13 July 2021
The University of Stirling are looking for two older people to take part in a reference group which will Read More
Measuring the Impact of Intergenerational Projects
13 July 2021
GWT is looking for 10 individuals to assist in piloting our latest training course above due to launch August 2021. Read More
How our intergenerational excellence awards made a difference
7 July 2021
The impact of our awards is in the Care Inspectorate newsletter. Read More
The Year of Stories 2022 Open Events Fund
2 July 2021
VisitScotland are seeking event proposals that will capture the imagination and help us to tell and to celebrate Scotland’s wealth of unique stories Read More
Age Positive Icons
1 July 2021
The Centre for Ageing Better has released a series of ten age-positive icons, designed to replace the limited and stereotypical selection of icons and symbols commonly used to depict ageing and older people in public life. Read More
American grandpas are uniting to make a difference with community youth
1 July 2021
Sarah McKinney Gibson from Encore first learned about Grandpa's United when they applied for an award. She shares her blog on why the project is so meaningful. Read More
Access to Healthcare Survey Report
30 June 2021
Scottish Older People's Assembly (SOPA) carried out a survey on the impact that Covid-19 had on the health and well being of older adults. Read More