England is entering its biggest wave of devolution since the creation of the first metro mayors. New Strategic Authorities are emerging, existing mayors are gaining powers and ministers are promising that decisions will move closer to communities. Yet one question is almost entirely absent from the debate; how will these new institutions rebuild relationships between generations? For many people, devolution can feel like another constitutional reform. In practice, it is much

A response to the Government’s Every Child Can announcement | June 2026 The Government is right. Every child, regardless of where they grow up or which school they attend, should have access to music, sport, the arts, nature and civic life. Not as an afterthought. Not depending on their postcode. As a common entitlement. The £132.5 million Every Child Can programme, backed by a new national Enrichment Framework and Ofsted scrutiny, is the structural commitment that can mak

Building civic pride and connection across generations Prepared by Intergenerational England and Intergenerational Music Making Executive summary Young men in England are in trouble, and the country is starting to notice. Suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50. One in four young men reports chronic loneliness. Economic inactivity among men aged 16–24 has reached its highest level in a decade. And a generation of boys and young men is forming its sense of

The third session of the Access All Ages Creative Community Hub at The Bridgewater Hall was unlike anything we had done before. For the first time, we partnered with nutrition students from Manchester Metropolitan University to co-deliver a morning that wove public health messaging seamlessly into music, creativity and intergenerational connection. The result was one of the most powerful sessions the programme has seen to date. A New Kind of Partnership The Access All Ages

Dr Daniel Mason Apr 27 10 min read An intergenerational approach to learning about blood pressure Summary Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a significant, often silent, risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction (heart attack), and stroke. Hypertension often goes unrecognised and undiagnosed in the community, especially where health care access and health education is limited. This project aimed to deliver teaching to students in year six o

Read the announcement here The launch of the Queen Elizabeth Trust marks a significant moment for communities across the United Kingdom. It signals a renewed national commitment to the places and relationships that shape everyday life to the spaces where people meet, participate and build a shared sense of belonging. In doing so, it reflects the enduring legacy of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, whose life of service consistently emphasised neighbourliness, continuity an