How is Finland approaching the creative and cultural rights of and provision for older people? A series of case studies and reflections aimed at practitioners, policy makers and funders anywhere in the world with an interest in creative ageing.

A second edition of a treasury of arts activities for older people. 52 activities, accessible and creative,  for use with older people in any setting. Published by The Baring Foundation. Written by Liz Postlethwaite.

This research, by Arti Prashar and Elizabeth Lynch, looks across England to explore the experience of older artists, and offers insight into work led by South Asian artists and practitioners with their communities. Read this report if you want to know more about older South Asian artists who are working in England or better understand ... Read more

This checklist by Time to Shine, Leeds helps organisations become more age and dementia friendly by removing barriers and making your service more accessible for all older people.

This short report summarises the findings of an evaluation of the Digital Arts and Creative Ageing (DACA) Programme, funded by the Baring Foundation and the Nominet Trust (now ‘Social Tech Trust’). The evaluation was carried out by Imogen Blood, Lorna Easterbrook, and Mark Robinson, of Imogen Blood & Associates and focused on how the use ... Read more

A treasury of arts activities for older people. 50 activities, long and short for use with older people in any setting. Published by The Baring Foundation. Written by Liz Postlethwaite

The first in a series of snapshots by The Audience Agency focused on engaging audiences with specific profiles and needs

Second edition of the report by The Baring Foundation, written by David Cutler with new case studies from councils across the UK

Andrew Eaton-Lewis, commissioned by the Baring Foundation and Luminate, has written a report on the numerous projects across Scotland that are, in diverse and sometimes groundbreaking ways, supporting older people in engaging with the arts.

Thanh Sinden shares the learning from a programme of activities for older people and those living with dementia.

Laura Tanner shares the learning from a project at St George’s Bristol, which brought together secondary school students and older people from their community.

Demonstrate that your organisation values all generations by signing up to the Family Arts Campaign’s Age-Friendly Standards.

A collections of case studies, lessons and top tips on engaging older men in cultural activities.

Learn from Derby QUAD’s experience of engaging and working with over 60-year-olds in a participatory filmmaking project.

Discover top tips for recruiting participants for older people projects and responding to health and social issues. Plus gain valuable insight into Grants for the Arts funded projects.

This practical guide is designed to help arts venue managers and staff make the environment, facilities and programming of arts venues accessible to people with dementia.

The Cultural Commissioning Programme is a three-year programme running from July 2013 to June 2016, funded by Arts Council England. The programme works to help the arts and cultural sector engage in public sector commissioning and to enable public service commissioners to increase their awareness of the potential for arts and cultural organisations to deliver their outcomes. ... Read more

The Cultural Commissioning Programme is a three-year programme running from July 2013 to June 2016, funded by Arts Council England.The programme works to help the arts and cultural sector engage in public sector commissioning and to enable public service commissioners to increase their awareness of the potential for arts and cultural organisations to deliver their outcomes. In this ... Read more

A case study about study days led by theatre professionals for older people in partnership with the University of the Third Age. Workshops on topics as varied as playwriting, directing, costume and make-up have proved very popular with this older age group.

FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) is the UK’s leading media arts centre based in Liverpool. Can you hear me? I can see you! was FACT’s year-long programme working with residents of Sheltered Housing across Liverpool, Wigan and Warrington. Supported by the Baring Foundation, the programme set out to build the digital literacy of the ... Read more