We fund the remarkable science and radical social change needed for people in the UK 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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Finishing strong: Navigating the final stretch of a PhD

Schenelle Dlima (University of Manchester) offers a view about navigating the final stretch of a PhD – what it takes to finish, and what comes next.

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Introducing the SHAPE Exchange: A new programme to transform ageing and housing

At the Housing LIN conference in Newcastle last week, our CEO Katy Saunders launched the SHAPE Exchange – a 5-year programme led by Housing LIN and funded by the Vivensa Foundation.

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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