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	“The health and social benefits that Age Exchange has achieved over the years are quite remarkable. Its creative activities with young people and adults of all ages in care settings and in the community are unparalleled. I have been inspired over the years and I know I will be in the future.” Baroness Greengross 2008
	Age Exchange is recognised as the leading UK charity working in the field of reminiscence. In 2008 Age Exchange celebrated its 25th anniversary.

The People's Story click here to enlarge picture Age Exchange is delighted to have been awarded a major grant from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in support of an innovative intergenerational project for Enfield Island and Edmonton called ‘The People’s Story’.The charity is 1 of only 9 organisations across the UK to have been funded out of a total of 356 applicants to this round of the IntergenerationAll funding stream. Age Exchange along with the other funded UK organisations is now working with the design company Thinkpublic (commissioned by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation) on the co design of the project, to ensure it is user led, developmental, and ultimately sustainable. ‘The People’s Story’ has also been fortunate to receive funding from The Ujima Foundation. The charity would like to thank both funders for having supported such a necessary and important project. find out more > "Across The Divide - Voices from the Heart of Leyton" Website Launch Following 18 months of reminiscence sessions and intergenerational activity our partnership project with London and Quadrant Housing Trust is nearing completion. The resulting exhibition is still touring London. The feedback on the project by participants, local authority and funders has been very positive, with the project put forward for a National Lottery Award for excellent practice. The final element of the project is the project website which contains all the memories, photographs and project history. The website is full of resource material that may help you in running your own reminiscence activities. Please visit www.acrossthedivide.org.uk  We would like to express our thanks to The Heritage Lottery Fund for having supported this project.	Fair Exchange Consultancy 19th October 2010 Interested in using reminiscence activities to enhance person centred care? Come along to our Fair Exchange Consultancy Day to find out how. Read more and book tickets> Creative Caring Age Exchange is delighted to have received a major 2-year grant from The City Bridge Trust to support a major reminiscence programme for residential homes and dementia care cafes across London. Central to the programme is training and mentoring of care staff, enabling them to work closely with Age Exchange project workers and learn complimentary skills in person centred care and reminiscence work. Each year of activity will be completed with a major seminar in London, enabling staff and residents to share findings and experience. Health care professionals, including carers, nurses and activity coordinators will be invited to these events where there will also be an opportunity to take part in practical workshops. If you would like to know more about CREATIVE CARING please contact Meg Hamilton at Age Exchange. Age Exchange Publications Find out about our Publications >	Training Programme Our practical training programme has helped develop confident, capable and imaginative care and project workers for over 20 years. Find out how we can help you> Follow Age Exchange on Playground London: Children at Play 1953 to 1970 A further chance to see our exhibition by Award-Winning Photographer John Drysdale   1st July   to   3rd Sept   2010 Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat 10am - 4pm Admission Free more > Age Exchange in the News A recent article in The Times on "Loneliness: the silent epidemic sweeping through Britain" mentions our work in the context of loneliness. As our Chairman, Sir Ian Mills, puts it: “Some may just come for a cup of tea, others to volunteer. But what we do significantly improves the quality of life for those over 60”. full article> Age Exchange is grateful to all its funders - more> Find out about our Forthcoming Friends Events >

© Age ExchangeTheatre Trust Ltd. 2010 (a company limited by guarantee) Registered in England No. 1929724. Registered Office 11 Blackheath Village, London SE3 9LA Registered as Charity No: 326899 Patrons: Roy Hudd OBE Glenda Jackson MP Rt. Hon. Nick Raynsford MP Sir Sigmund Sternberg KCSG JP Baroness Greengross OBE