OUR MISSION
MISSION STATEMENT
Intergenerational Music Making (IMM) exists to strengthen communities, improve wellbeing and tackle loneliness by building solidarity across generations.
We create intentional intergenerational spaces, programmes and opportunities for connection, creativity and conversation, where all ages can share skills, exchange knowledge and celebrate culture together.
Rooted in music and powered by creativity, our work spans health, education, housing and community settings. Through our three delivery arms, Creative Health, Creative Community Connection and Creative Skills Pathways we deliver projects, training and research that not only transform individual lives, but also embed intergenerational practice into systems and places across the UK.
Our mission is to make intergenerational connection part of everyday life creating healthier, more resilient and inclusive communities for generations to come.
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Improve health, wellbeing and community cohesion through meaningful intergenerational relationships.
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Reduce loneliness and isolation across all ages, with a focus on people living alone and those from minoritised or marginalised communities.
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Increase confidence, self-worth and voice for children, young people, older adults and communities.
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Equip individuals with skills and opportunities to be drivers of change, within music, health, education and community life.
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Nurture intergenerational solidarity by building networks of connection across sectors, professionals and generations.
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Embed intergenerational practice within systems, influencing policy, shaping services and supporting sustainable community-led change.
IMM AIMS
INTERGENERATIONAL PRACTICE CONFERENCE AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Take a look at our IMM choir performing at the Intergenerational Practice conference at Royal Albert Hall. The conference was first of its kind, bringing together representatives and leaders across culture, housing, NHS and policy.
"With an ageing population and increased isolation amongst many age groups, I believe it is important to promote intergenerational thinking and practice wherever we can. By encouraging cooperation between government at all levels and local civil society, we can address local issues with a fresh perspective that considers the needs and strengths of all age groups.
Viewing challenges through an intergenerational lens allows us to build more inclusive, resilient communities where everyone, regardless of age, can thrive. I hope that MPs and my fellow peers from across the political and ideological spectrum will find the time to get involved in intergenerational projects, and to build a more inclusive society"
Lord Syed Kamall
Member of the UK House of Lords