Who we are
Intergenerational Music Making (IMM) is national not for profit organisation working with people and communities of all ages. Rooted in music and creativity, we co-design programmes that bring generations together, reduce loneliness and improve health and wellbeing. Our work builds intergenerational solidarity and creates stronger, more connected places where everyone feels they belong.
What we do
We partner with communities to create inclusive, intergenerational programmes that reflect local needs and strengths. Using music as our foundation, and drawing on arts, sport, movement, storytelling, conversations and nature, we design projects that:
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improve mental health and wellbeing
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strengthen community bonds
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celebrate local culture and identity
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give people a voice in shaping their own futures.
Through programmes, training and research, we connect generations and inspire lasting change.
How we do it
We listen first. Every project is co-created with the people and places we work in, ensuring it responds to what matters locally. Our approach combines music therapy, creative health and community arts with wider activities like sport, storytelling, the sharing of cultural heritage and gardening. This fusion helps bridge divides, spark understanding between generations and embed sustainable change in communities.
Who is it for?
Our work is for everyone. We work with nurseries, schools, NEETS, youth groups, care homes, retirement communities, hospitals and local organisations, uniting people of all ages and abilities. Together, we tackle isolation, reduce loneliness and build healthier, more connected communities.
ABOUT US
Take a look at our ethos, what we do and how we utilise music therapy principles across our national projects in care homes, schools, community settings, hospitals and beyond.

Programmes
IMM delivers creative, intergenerational health programmes that cut across health, housing, youth, culture, education and volunteering. At the heart of our work are three delivery arms, Creative Health, Creative Community Connection and Creative Skills Pathways. Together, these pillars provide a clear framework for how we design and deliver programmes that meet people and communities where they are.
Through these pillars, our work includes:
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Intergenerational community creative health hubs
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Digital and hybrid projects
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Music, movement, literacy and environment initiatives
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Early Years projects
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NHS and hospital-based programmes
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Training and skills development
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Research and innovation labs
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Volunteering and youth social action
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Events and national campaigns
Each programme is co-designed with communities and shaped by local voices. Our aim is to unite generations, improve health and wellbeing, and build stronger, more connected communities for the future.
Training
We know that continuity is key to lasting impact. That’s why we invest in training people at every level, from care home staff and teachers to community leaders, youth workers and health professionals. Our training programmes give participants the skills, tools and confidence to embed intergenerational music and creative health practice in their own settings. Sessions are interactive and co-designed, blending music therapy and creative approaches with practical strategies for sustainability.
Training is also a vital part of our Creative Skills Pathways, ensuring that knowledge is shared across generations, skills are passed on and communities are equipped to carry intergenerational work forward. By building local capacity, we help create a confident, skilled workforce ready to champion health, wellbeing and connection across ages.


Research
Research is central to IMM’s mission. We use evidence to understand the communities we work with, measure the impact of our programmes, and continually refine our practice. By capturing lived experience alongside robust evaluation, we ensure our work is both people-centred and evidence-driven.
Our research generates insights into health, wellbeing, intergenerational practice and community connection, which we share with partners across health, education, housing and culture. This learning not only maximises the benefit of our own programmes but also helps shape wider policy and practice, embedding intergenerational approaches at a local and national level.