I stumbled across The Together Project’s Songs & Smiles after seeing a Facebook post in my local community group. I was intrigued, and after a little research, I immediately signed up me and my son, Ajani.

We’re celebrating the Crafting Connections friendship between Florence and Joyce.

After being paired with Charlie by The Together Project’s Crafting Connections, Judith and Charlie have kept in touch. Charlie began by writing to Judith and sending artwork, alongside photos of him volunteering at Maxi’s Mates, which is when the pair realised their shared connection with the dog centre.

Meet Winnie, a care home resident who attended one of the free ‘We are Friends’ sessions, our storytelling hero! She bravely volunteered in the sessions to read to the children each week.

As we celebrate Trustee Week, let's acknowledge the unsung heroes behind the scenes, the trustees who work tirelessly to make a positive impact. The Together Project stands as a testament to what can be achieved when dedicated individuals come together with a common purpose.

From colourful scarves and shakers to bubble machines and action songs, there's plenty to stimulate the imagination and senses. Our sessions are informal and relaxed, they have been designed by specialists to make them engaging and interactive for the youngest through to the oldest members of the group.

Loneliness is a silent epidemic that affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. It's a problem that can't be solved by one person alone, but together, we can make a world of difference.

Songs & Smiles is an initiative dedicated to brightening lives and reducing loneliness through the power of music, laughter, and intergenerational connections.

Are you ready to bring boundless joy into the lives of your residents and staff?

Songs & Smiles London is embarking on a heart-warming journey of expansion, and we invite YOU to be a vital part of this transformative experience.

Are you ready to make a difference in your community while having a blast? Look no further because Songs & Smiles is expanding in London, and we're on a mission to spread joy and combat loneliness like never before!

Are you ready to be a ray of sunshine in someone's day? Songs & Smiles is gearing up for an incredible London expansion, and we need your help to make it happen. Join us in our mission to combat loneliness and spread boundless joy in the heart of London!

Intergenerational music programs, such as Songs & Smiles, have been shown to have numerous positive effects on the well-being and quality of life for older adults residing in care homes and assisted living schemes.

The presence of older people in care homes and assisted living schemes during Songs & Smiles sessions can have a positive impact on the emotional wellbeing of little ones in several ways.

They say no news is good news but we say good news is fantastic!

Our good news is we have been awarded GrandNanny’s 2023 Intergenerational Innovation award, in recognition of our hard work to reconnect communities across the generations.

We all thrive on connection, it is what makes us human. The chat over the fence with a neighbour, a wave hello on the school run or a friendly exchange in the shops. These small everyday connections help us to feel happier and less lonely.

In April we celebrated with a party to reflect on some of our achievements and to introduce our ambitious new five-year strategy!

The benefits of Songs & Smiles go way beyond the hour-long session. Here, we shine a spotlight on some of the important – and often unseen – ways in which your visit with your child will impact people’s lives.

When the benefits of intergenerational activities are discussed, the emphasis is often placed on outcomes for the older participants. But at Songs & Smiles we know that all three generations involved gain a huge amount – children, their parents/guardians and the care home residents.

Evaluating the impact on care home residents at risk of social isolation and those living with dementia.

Karolina, Activities Coordinator at Ross Wyld Care Home, and residents Jim and Sheila, talk about the impact that Songs & Smiles has had on the home.