The Together Project

The Together Project The Together Project is the national charity that connects generations through joy-filled community activities. Registered Charity No. 1192175

Our vision is a connected, inclusive society in which everyone has the opportunity to form joyful intergenerational friendships. Crafting Connections - The arts & crafts exchange pairing children with care home residents: https://craftingconnections.org.uk/
Songs & Smiles - Intergenerational music groups for 0-4 year olds, their grown-ups and older people: https://thetogetherproject.org.uk/songs-and-smiles

02/06/2026

Your June Crafting Connections pack will be on their way very soon! 📬

Keep an eye on the post because this month’s pack is bursting with sunshine, World Cup football fun, and a special trophy craft to celebrate National Best Friends Day! đŸ†âšœ

We love seeing the beautiful intergenerational bonds built through these monthly activities
.And if your child hasn’t joined the fun yet, we have a few spaces left for new sign-ups this month!

🎹 🙌 Follow the link to secure their spot before they’re all gone: https://thetogetherproject.org.uk/programmes/crafting-connections

31/05/2026

Half term was great, but we missed the music, singing, sticky fingers and sore gums (really!) đŸ€Ș

Songs & Smiles is back for the last half term before summer - so don’t leave us hanging! ☀

Click the link and book your spot, or invite someone you know with a little ‘un
https://thetogetherproject.org.uk/songs-smiles-booking

You’re never too old for Duplo, and you’re never too young for dominoes 🙌Once the singing and dancing wraps up in the fi...
24/05/2026

You’re never too old for Duplo, and you’re never too young for dominoes 🙌

Once the singing and dancing wraps up in the first half of our sessions, the “meet and mingle” time begins, and that’s when the real cross-generational friendships form. Watching a toddler patiently hand a domino to a resident, or seeing an older adult get genuinely invested in building a tower out of plastic blocks, is the absolute best 💜

It turns out you don’t need a lot of words to connect—just a little imagination, a cup of tea, and some shared playtime

If you and your little one would love to join our village and make some wonderful new friends, we’d love to welcome you. Press link to find your nearest Songs & Smiles session 💖
https://thetogetherproject.org.uk/songs-smiles-booking

Volunteering as a Group Welcomer at Songs & Smiles is so much more than just helping out for an hour — it’s about findin...
19/05/2026

Volunteering as a Group Welcomer at Songs & Smiles is so much more than just helping out for an hour — it’s about finding your own little community 🌍

Suzanne’s experience says it all. From building confidence and making fast friends with parents and
care home staff, to that unforgettable feeling when a resident with memory issues greets you with a familiar smile in the corridor. It’s amazing how much joy one morning can bring into your whole week, especially when you’re working alongside one of our brilliant Leaders (shout out to all of you! Thank you for all that you give every single week đŸ«¶)

If you’re looking for a way to give something back to your wider community (and bring a lot of purpose to your week!), we would love to have you on the team 🌈

Apply to become a Group Welcomer in your local area today: https://thetogetherproject.org.uk/volunteer

Thank YOU Morley Manor Residential Care Home and the wonderful Leader Annie đŸ„°
18/05/2026

Thank YOU Morley Manor Residential Care Home and the wonderful Leader Annie đŸ„°

This is how the magic of storytelling can help the smallest voices find their strength đŸ’«Through You, Me, Us, school staf...
17/05/2026

This is how the magic of storytelling can help the smallest voices find their strength đŸ’«

Through You, Me, Us, school staff shared how some of the children who were usually the most reserved in a big classroom began to shine in our small, welcoming group. Watching a child who typically stays in the background suddenly put their hand up, volunteer for an acting role, or proudly hold a prop is what this programme was all about

One little one with a speech and language delay became “very talkative” as the story unfolded, eager to share everything they were seeing and feeling 💖

By creating a space where younger ones and older adults can connect through art and imagination, we aren’t just reading books, we’re building the confidence that helps a child say, I can do this”

Beyond the paper and the paint, real friendships are forming. It’s about the excitement of seeinga friend’s pet, the pri...
12/05/2026

Beyond the paper and the paint, real friendships are forming. It’s about the excitement of seeing
a friend’s pet, the pride in making something "special" for someone else, and the simple, pure
joy of a new friendship with someone from a different generation

Whether it's Mike, Jean, Mary, or Betty, these older friends are making a massive impact on
these young lives through Crafting Connections💌

10/05/2026

When Songs & Smiles launched Acacia Care Centre in South Norwood earlier this year, Judith was quiet and disengaged
Over the weeks, she has become more and more fond of the sessions. During the singing and
movement, she’s always leaned forward, gesturing to and encouraging the closest child. She wears a contented smile and has lots to say to the families when it's time to socialise

For Judith, only a quarter of a minute having a cuddle with a little one is what makes the difference! And yet the impact on her lasts far beyond that 🌈

Thank you to all our fabulous regulars at Acacia! We love getting to know you and making a difference in older peoples’ lives with you 💖

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Taylor House, 22C Sutherland Road
Walthamstow
E176SS

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