We’re excited to be working with HARIBO, a brand which seeks to bring people together and create moments of childlike happiness, on a unique partnership that combines support for Songs & Smiles with a lively employee engagement programme putting community and connection at the heart of everything.

Every month, children and older people across the UK connect through Crafting Connections and a big part of the magic comes from the way our packs look and feel.

For the past seven months, volunteer designer Hannah Crossley from HannahDidIt has been bringing our packs to life with her colourful illustrations and playful designs.

We’re a national charity with a simple mission: to bring generations together to boost wellbeing, reduce loneliness and foster stronger, happier communities. However, although our impact is national, our magic always begins locally, in the community rooms and lounges of care settings, where intergenerational friendships flourish.

This summer, we brought a special Songs & Smiles taster session to Jenni’s House in Haslingden, and what a joyful morning it was! Families, older residents and local neighbours joined us to sing, play and connect in a space that already radiates warmth and community spirit.

At The Together Project, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Songs & Smiles simply wouldn’t be possible without the friendly faces who greet families, help things run smoothly and bring extra joy to every session.

At The Together Project, we’ve always believed that bringing generations together makes life better for everyone. A new report from United for All Ages Hope for All Ages: Fifty ways to leave the world a better place by 2050 , shows just how vital this work is.

At The Together Project, we’re all about building joyful, meaningful connections between generations and this spring we launched something brand new!

We couldn’t be prouder of our amazing Programme Coordinator, Sarah Jordan, who’s about to take on one of the UK’s toughest fundraising challenges — the National Three Peaks Challenge.

Becoming a parent can be magical, but let’s be honest, it can also be messy, exhausting and lonely. At The Together Project, we know that one of the most powerful things you can offer a new parent is connection, a moment of joy, a sense of belonging, and a friendly face that says you’re not alone.

Sometimes the simplest joyful moments can spark something extraordinary. That’s exactly what happened when one of our Songs & Smiles sessions at Appleby Blue Almshouse in Bermondsey became the inspiration for a stunning painting — now featured in the Royal Academy’s Young Artists’ Summer Show!

Our Founder and CEO, Louise Goulden, will be taking a break for family reasons. While she’s away, our brilliant Head of Operations, Alexa Sutheran, will be stepping up into the role of Interim CEO.

The Advertising Standards Authority’s latest report (19 June 2025) reveals some eye‑opening stats about how older people are portrayed in ads and how often those portrayals fall flat

Wes Streeting thinks so!

At The Together Project, we’ve long known something special happens when little one, their grownups and older people come together. The smiles, the gentle hand-holding, the genuine connection and shared laughter – they don’t just warm hearts. They change lives.

At The Together Project, we believe that joyful intergenerational experiences can change lives. Whether it's babies and toddlers singing and playing with care home residents at a Songs & Smiles session or the shared pride between a child and their older friend in Crafting Connections, those moments are packed with meaning.

The Together Project won TWO awards at InCommon’s Age Friendly Awards!
These awards celebrate the incredible work happening across the UK to connect generations and we’re over the moon to have been recognised!

The Centre for Ageing Better's latest report, "The State of Ageing 2025," paints a challenging picture for older people across England, highlighting increased loneliness, health disparities, and inadequate housing. Based on these findings, it’s not a great leap to assume there is a rising need for high-quality care home spaces, as more older adults experience poor health and isolation.

We’ve got some exciting news to share! The Together Project is officially partnering with the National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS) – and we’re thrilled to be their first-ever partnership. This collaboration will help us bring even more joy, connection and meaningful moments to people living with dementia in care homes across the UK.

We're so excited to welcome our new volunteer, Hillary! She’s a Walthamstow local with a passion for singing, nature, and even stand-up comedy about science and statistics!

On Friday, 31st January 2025, Haringey will come alive with joy and connection as we celebrate Great Mental Health Day, a borough-wide initiative promoting wellbeing and community. At The Together Project, we’re excited to contribute to this special day with a Songs & Smiles session at Lorenco House, College Road, Tottenham, N17 8EA, at 11am.

Repetition is one of the most powerful tools for child development and for creating a meaningful, enjoyable experience for older residents in our Songs & Smiles sessions. Let us explain why this intentional approach is so beneficial for everyone involved.