We fund the remarkable science and radical social change needed to help everyone to age well
We support researchers and communities, systems and services, fundamental science and applied design. We care about inclusion, address inequality and make the interdisciplinary connections that bring your ideas to life.
Latest news and resources
Events recordings and reports
If you missed any of our events (in-person or virtual), we’ve now created a space on our website where you’ll be able to access short written summaries of the content and recordings, together with links to related material and resources.
International Day of Older People: How we build belonging, today and every day
As the UK’s only charitable funder focused entirely on supporting the research and social innovation needed for ageing well, the International Day of Older People is something we at the Vivensa Foundation can get behind – today and every day.
Shaping science together: Patient, carer and public involvement and engagement in ageing research
How can science and lived experience work hand-in-hand to create better outcomes for older adults? We spoke to three Vivensa-funded researchers about the power of patient, carer and public involvement and engagement (PPIE). We talk about the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the lessons they’ve learned from working alongside the people their research is designed to help.
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