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CIC Community of Practice
The CIC Community of Practice supports individuals and organisations to improve the quality, consistency and sustainability of intergenerational practice through shared standards, reflection and peer support.The Community of Practice builds on the Creating Intergenerational Communities (CIC) Programme, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, and centres on the CIC Quality Indicators Toolkit
What Membership Involves
To join the CIC Community of Practice, organisations:
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Complete required intergenerational, evaluation and quality indicator training
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Engage in reflective practice using the CIC Toolkit
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Participate in regular online peer network meetings
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Share learning and practice with the wider CIC network
What Members Receive
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Recognition of high-quality intergenerational practice
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Access to accredited training
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Ongoing advice and peer support
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Inclusion in the UK CIC Community of Practice map
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Regular CIC updates and learning opportunities
Why This Matters
Evaluation of the CIC Programme demonstrated:
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Improved quality of intergenerational practice
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Increased practitioner confidence
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£6.97 of social value generated for every £1 invested
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Join the CIC Community of Practice
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Step 1 – Contact your country lead
Request information from the lead organisation in your country:
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England: Gen-All
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Northern Ireland: Linking Generations
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Scotland: Generations Working Together
Step 2 – Confirm your partnership
Discuss the programme with your intergenerational partner. Both organisations will need to agree to the process and sign an agreement with your country lead.
Step 3 – Complete required training
Two people from each partner organisation must complete:
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Intergenerational Training (6 hours CPD Accredited)
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Evaluation Training (3 hours CPD Accredited)
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Quality Indicator Training (3 hours CPD Accredited)
This shared training approach builds long-term capacity, supports quality practice and helps reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing.
Training can only be accessed through the country lead organisations.
Step 4 – Join the CIC Peer Network
Attend online peer network meetings every six weeks (1 hour) to share learning, projects and best practice.
Step 5 – Join the Community of Practice
Once training is complete and you’ve attended two network meetings, your project will be added to the CIC UK Community of Practice map.