We are working in an important and fast moving sector. We want to connect with others in our field to share research and insights.
Mapping the Sector
These are just some of the inspirational organisations working to tackle loneliness and promote intergenerational connection. We are keen to collaborate as all of our work in this important area develops.
Aging Well Network
The Ageing Well Network consists of a range of representatives of voluntary organisations, charities, commissioned service providers, funders and community groups consisting of or providing services for older people. We hold regular meetings to bring together these key representatives to help shape the future of Ageing Well in BaNES.
www.3sg.org.uk/ageingwellnetwork
The Healthy Later Living Network
An international, interdisciplinary collaboration of academics, experts by experience, practitioners, policymakers and partners from the private and public sector. Our overarching aim is to lead, challenge and enable change to policy and practice which contributes to ageing well and living a healthy later life.
www.bath.ac.uk/research-groups/healthy-later-living-network/
The Social Prescribing Network
Connecting people who are interested in social prescribing. We act as a central hub to connect many other social prescribing thought leaders, organisations, groups and networks to ensure that information, research and knowledge is shared as widely as possible.
www.socialprescribingnetwork.com
The Campaign to End Loneliness
We believe that people of all ages need connections that matter.
We have been experts in the field of loneliness and connection since 2011. Our vision is that everyone can live a life free from chronic loneliness.
www.campaigntoendloneliness.org
The Marmalade Trust
We are an award-winning charity dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness and empowering people to make connections.
www.marmaladetrust.org
Generations Working Together
Centre of excellence supporting the development and integration of intergenerational work across Scotland.
www.generationsworkingtogether.org
Jo Cox Foundation
The More in Common Network is a collection of groups and partnerships across the UK who champion Jo Cox’s powerful ‘more in common’ message to bridge divides in their communities.
www.jocoxfoundation.org/our-work/stronger-communities/more-in-common-network
Connect Bath
Connect Bath provides events and activities to tackle loneliness and prevent social marginalisation across the BaNES area.
www.connect-bath.org
The Together Project
Connecting generations through joy.
www.thetogetherproject.org.uk
The Long Table
Feeding Change, One Bite at a Time. We’re all about radical hospitality…Because amazing things happen when we eat together.
www.thelongtableonline.com
Stitch
Our grand vision is to help improve the lives of older adults in every country around the world and provide an answer to the social isolation and loneliness that everyone ultimately faces at some point in their lives.
www.stitch.net