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Embedding Generations Working Together In Corporate Structures

This document discusses the successful integration of "Generations Working Together" (GWT) projects in Renfrewshire by showcasing initiatives like Agefest and the Gaelic Project. It highlights the collaboration of key community figures, including Susan McDonald, Stuart Graham, and Yvonne Farquhar, emphasizing the importance of corporate structures and community partnerships. Challenges, successes, and testimonials are shared to demonstrate the mutual benefits of intergenerational projects, fostering community cohesion and promoting positive outcomes for both younger and older participants.

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Embedding Generations Working Together In Corporate Structures

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  1. Embedding Generations Working Together In Corporate Structures Susan McDonald Renfrewshire’s GWT Network Co-ordinator Active Communities • Stuart Graham • Partnerships Manager Renfrewshire Council • Yvonne Farquhar • Policy Officer • Renfrewshire Council

  2. Generations Working Together In Renfrewshire Introduction

  3. GWT Projects in Renfrewshire • Ralston games • Agefest • Zombie Projects • Recruit • Developing projects • Gaelic Project • Contested spaces

  4. Generations Working Together Projects • What is the experience of GWT projects in your area? • What makes a GWT project successful? • What challenges have you faced in developing and running a GWT project?

  5. Embedding Generations Working Together In Corporate Structures Community Planning Structures Integrated Children’s Services Partnerships/GIRFEC Older People’s Strategies Curriculum For Excellence Employability Strategies Health Strategies Change Funds Equalities

  6. Embedding Generations Working Together In Corporate Structures Assess Opportunities re Corporate Agendas • Community safety • Employability • Digital Inclusion Identify Assets for delivering GWT projects • Local Authority Guidelines • GWT Network • Key officers • Key political champions • Key community champions • Available resources

  7. Embedding Generations Working Together in Corporate Structures Build Infrastructure to develop intergenerational working • Community and voluntary sector groups • Schools and youth groups • Local colleges/universities • Working age adults • Older people’s services and groups Evaluate and record the outcomes of projects • The mutual benefits for younger and older people • Transfer of skills • Strengthening of community cohesion • Use evaluations to underpin approach across corporate /partnership structures

  8. Embedding Generations Working Together in Corporate Structures • How is your organisation using the guidelines? • What objectives of your organisation can GWT contribute to? • How would you “sell” GWT to key decision-makers?

  9. GWT Project Participants Personal Testimony

  10. GWT Project Participants Personal Testimony • What do you think of the benefits that the people identified? • What other benefits might GWT have? • How would you build on the benefits?

  11. Any questions?Contacts: Susan McDonald susan@activecommunities.co.uk 0141 880 9096Stuart Graham stuart.graham@renfrewshire.gov.uk 0141 618 7408Yvonne Farquhar yvonne.farquhar@renfrewshire.gov.uk 0141 618 7409

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