Northern Ireland
The Centre for Intergenerational Practice (CIP) was established in April 2001.  Its aims are to support the development of intergenerational practice throughout the UK and to promote an understanding of the potential of intergenerational practice to address social issues.  The Centre is part of the Beth Johnson Foundation.


NICVA Belfast
Seminar
Tuesday 4th May 2010
10:00am - 3:30pm
registration 09:30am includes tea/coffee
This seminar is suitable for anyone interested in developing Intergenerational Projects and/or programmes.

The Beth Johnson Foundation welcomes the chance to work in partnership in Northern Ireland to support the development of this innovative programme of intergenerational community engagement to strengthen relationships across the generations. Launched by Belfast Lord Mayor, Naomi Long Linking Generations builds on and extends previous and on-going intergenerational initiatives in Belfast and Newtownards. Read the full Press Release.
Lord Mayor Naomi Long
Regional Grants Scheme As part of the 'Linking Generations in Northern Ireland' initiative and following the success of the Belfast and Ards Borough Council area intergenerational small grants schemes we are delighted to announce this regional grants scheme. The regional grants scheme will enable funding of £750 for 20 intergenerational projects across Northern Ireland. Applications and more information about this grants scheme can be accessed by contacting Vicki Titterington mob: 07732875409, email: vickit.bjf@hotmail.co.uk or alternatively download the application form and guidance notes Linking Generations Funded by Atlantic Philanthropies and the Community Safety Unit of the Northern Ireland Office 'Linking Generations in Northern Ireland’ will promote and support the development of Intergenerational Practice (IP) across Northern Ireland. Bridging the Gap A module devised by retired teachers that addresses attitudes young and old have for each other, including those that may be based on ignorance or prejudice. This is a user friendly resource for year seven teachers on age and understanding between the generations..... please click here to read further Report – Ards Intergenerational Projects 2008 - 2009 There were six successful Intergenerational Projects completed within the Ards Borough from January 2008 – March 2009..... please click here to read further Ards Intergenerational Project Evaluation December 2008 In 2005, East Down Rural Community Network and the (then Ulster Community Hospitals Trust) South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust worked together to secure funding from Ards Community Safety Partnership to pilot three intergenerational projects in the Ards area.... please click here to read further Current projects Ards 2009/2010 Belfast 2009/2010 Report of work 2009 - present Report - Belfast Intergenerational Project 2008 - 2009 Six successful Intergenerational Projects completed in the Belfast City Council area with funds from the Belfast Community Safety Partnerships Intergenerational grants scheme and supported by the Centre for Intergenerational Practice.  click here to read further
Then & Now An Intergenerational Project Between The Kinghan Church for Deaf People And Jordanstown Schools