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.

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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.

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Collaboration in a team meeting

Change conversation series, part two: How collaboration can de-risk change 

In this second of our four-part conversation series, outgoing Chief Executive Officer Susan Kay (SK) and her successor Katy Saunders (KS) discuss collaboration. And in particular, how it serves to de-risk change.

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Framework

Five tips for developing a values-based framework for investment

We have developed a values-based framework for investment, and while we are not claiming to have got it 100% right, we are a step on from simply talking about it. By sharing some key learnings from our journey, we hope to help others move their ideas forward too.

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You can check to see if we are open to applications here, as well as find help on how to to do so.

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Vivensa Academy

The place for leaders and aspiring leaders in ageing-related research and community innovators working to improve health, housing and social care services for older people.

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Our aims and values

Our Strategic Framework sets out what we do, the values that drive us and who we support. We refresh and re-publish it every five years and set out our priorities for funding for the period.

Our Strategic Framework 2025-30