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Welsh magic: what’s behind the magnificent work taking place in arts with older people in Wales?

David Cutler asks what makes Wales so rich in terms of creative ageing opportunities for its older people.

The road to the future

Why the Baring Foundation is supporting the Independent Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society.

Independent Inquiry into the future of civil society

Is it time to stop talking about independence?

Caroline Slocock, Civil Exchange

Caroline sums up the findings of the 6th annual health check on the independence of the voluntary sector - A Shared Society?

Strengthening Civil Society

Remembering, curiosity and creativity

David Cutler explains why we fund age-friendly museums.

The stage is ageing – applause!

The Baring Foundation's Director, David Cutler, considers the growth in theatre for and by older people.

22 February 2017

Wellbeing in Later Life – what matters and who is thriving and who is just surviving?

Age UK's new Index of Wellbeing in Later Life shows the importance of cultural participation to older people's wellbeing.

18 January 2017

Children’s rights in Scotland: using the law to advance policy

Janet Cormack, Clan Childlaw

Janet explains the purpose of the Children’s Rights Strategic Litigation Group which connects lawyers and voluntary sector organisations with an interest in children's rights.

Strengthening Civil Society

15 September 2016

Is singing good news for care homes?

Evan Dawson, Live Music Now

Evan Dawson, Executive Director of Live Music Now, describes Live Music Now's A Choir in Every Care Home project.

The art of being outstanding

Andrea Sutcliffe, Care Quality Commission

Andrea Sutcliffe summarises the CQC's new strategic priorities and highlights how high quality arts can help make care homes outstanding.

Jacksons Lane and work with older people

Stuart Cox, Jackson's Lane

Stuart Cox of Jackson's Lane theatre explains how they have sought to develop their offering for local older people in Haringey, London.