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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Webinar: Implementing evidence-based interventions that prevent, delay or reduce health and social care requirements for older adults in underserved communities

In June 2025, Vivensa Foundation will launch its new call for proposals focused on “Implementing evidence-based interventions that prevent, delay or reduce health and social care requirements for older adults in underserved communities”. For more details, please read the …

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Introducing our 2024 Early Career Postdoctoral Fellows

We are delighted to introduce Dr Stella Arakelyan and Dr Dan Hayman as our 2024 Early Career Post-Doctoral Fellows

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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