Bringing Generations Together

How can we build a more connected Tower Hamlets where residents of different generations can interact and talk to each other?

Join local leaders, practitioners, community organisations and health professionals for a morning of learning, networking and collaboration focused on tackling loneliness and strengthening connections between generations.

This Connection Coalition event organised by TH Council will showcase local projects and practical approaches making a difference across Tower Hamlets, demonstrating how arts, culture, heritage, social prescribing, volunteering, community events and shared spaces can help create stronger, more connected communities.

Why attend?

· Learn from Tower Hamlets organisations leading innovative work to tackle loneliness and social isolation.

· Explore practical examples of intergenerational programmes that are building connection and wellbeing.

· Discover new partnership opportunities and resources to support your work.

· Connect with professionals from the voluntary sector, health services, local council, housing associations.

· Take part in themed breakout discussions and share learning with peers.

Hear from and meet key players in Tower Hamlets including

Keynote speakers, breakout hosts and exhibitors include representatives from:

· Intergenerational England (national initiative dedicated to bridging the generational divide)

· Tower Hamlets arts and cultural organisations (Magic Me, Oxford House, St Margarets' House, The Together Project)

· Community and voluntary sector organisations (TH Carers Centre, Age UK East, LinkAge, ELOP, Da'Watul Islam UK & Eire, Ocean Regeneration Trust, Globe Community Project, MIND, Good Gym)

· Health partners (Bromley By Bow Health Partnership, Barts)

· Council initiatives (Let's Move TH, Cycle Connect)

· Youth Forum and Older People Reference Group

…And many more.

Breakout sessions

Choose from a range of themed discussions, led by expert Tower Hamlets organisations, exploring how we can bring generations together through:

· Creative Health

· Heritage and Shared Stories

· Youth Social Prescribing

· Music

· Community Events

· Public Spaces

· Supporting Young Carers

· Intergenerational Practice

Who should attend?

This event is designed for Tower Hamlets professionals and practitioners working across voluntary and community organisations, health and social care, social prescribing, housing associations, Council services, youth and older people services, arts, culture and heritage, faith and community organisations, and funding and commissioning organisations.

Important registration information

⚠️ This is a professional networking and learning event and is not open to the general public.

To ensure places are allocated appropriately, attendees are asked to register using their professional or organisational email address .

Places are limited and interest is expected to be high. We strongly encourage early registration from those with a…