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COVID-19 and the digital divide: Supporting digital inclusion and skills during the pandemic and beyond

This report offers examples of good practice and recommendations for organisations that deliver services to users and help digitally excluded people with skills training.

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Helping out: Taking an inclusive approach to engaging older volunteers

This guide is designed as a practical tool to support organisations working with volunteers to engage over 50s and widen participation among different types of people.

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Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering grant programme

In partnership with DCMS, we funded five projects to trial different ways of engaging and supporting older volunteers.

Century Milestone: Celebrating the growth of our UK Network of Age-friendly Communities

The UK Network of Age-friendly Communities has reached its 100th member milestone meaning it now covers a combined population of more than 31.5 million people.

Dorset's celebration of becoming the 100th Age-friendly Community

Dorset becomes the 100th Age-friendly Community

Dorset Council has become the 100th place in the UK to become an Age-friendly Community.

Creating the right environment for life-giving social connections

The first day of October is the United Nations International Day of Older People – a moment to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations.

Building belonging: Celebrating the power of our social connections

For this year’s International Day of Older People in the UK, we are celebrating the vital role that social connections can play in our lives.

What the English Devolution Bill means for the age-friendly movement in England

A substantial reform of local authority structures is set to get underway across England.

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We want more people in later life to contribute their skills, knowledge and experience to their communities.