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Generations of Change

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Generations of Change is a Care UK initiative designed to bridge the gap between children and older people, encouraging them to share knowledge, learn from one another, and work together towards a more sustainable future.

Through fun and interactive activities, we’re encouraging teachers to facilitate lessons where primary school children and older people, including care home residents, come together to explore topics like biodiversity and climate change, and discover how everyone can contribute to making a positive difference.

Why Generations of Change is so important

Addressing environmental challenges is more important than ever. Generations of Change brings together the experience of older generations and the creativity of younger ones, while also building stronger connections and supporting the wellbeing of everyone involved.

How to get involved in this initiative?

Generations of Change offers a range of educational packs that include environmentally focused activities designed to suit all ages and abilities. Each pack focuses on a different environmental topic, featuring fun experiments, creative art projects, and opportunities for knowledge sharing. Some activities are outdoor based, while others can be done in the classroom or during planned visits to your local care home.

There’s no need to complete every topic or activity – we encourage you to choose those that best fit your needs, time, and resources. Whether you take part in one activity or several, your involvement makes a meaningful difference.

How to get involved in this initiative?
How to get involved in this initiative?
How to get involved in this initiative?

Recycling and upcycling

Recycling and upcycling are two simple ways to help reduce waste and its environmental impact.This educational pack is designed to help teachers bring generations together, connecting primary school children with older people, including care home residents.

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Food sustainability

Food sustainability is about how we produce, consume, and dispose of food in ways that protect the environment and follow key food sustainability practices. This educational pack is designed to help teachers bring generations together, connecting primary school children with older people, including care home residents.

Download here

Benefits of taking part

Benefits of taking part

Being part of Generations of Change offers a range of meaningful benefits, including:

  • Helping children and older people develop a better understanding of sustainability and a greater sense of responsibility for protecting the environment.
  • Engaging older people in active, purposeful roles reduces isolation and promotes both physical and mental well-being. It also encourages social interaction and gives them a sense of purpose.
  • Children benefit greatly from building strong, respectful connections with older generations. They learn empathy, develop their social skills, and gain a wider perspective on the world.

We’d love you to show us how you're making change happen

We’re excited to see how you’ll make Generations of Change your own. Have you created a garden that’s buzzing with life? Or maybe you’ve created some vibrant artwork projects that demonstrate how a healthy and diverse ecosystem should look. Perhaps you’ve gone on nature walks, learning about the importance of pollination and impact of pollution, or even organised litter picks in the community to keep your local environment clean? Whatever it is – big or small – we’d love to hear about it.

By sharing your story on social media with the hashtag #GenerationsOfChange, you can inspire others, highlight the incredible things being done in your community, and encourage others to join in too.