OUR IMPACT: Older generation reporters in Sunderland shortlisted for an award

OUR IMPACT: Older generation reporters in Sunderland shortlisted for an award The team at Yellow Jigsaw are buzzing that the first older people’s led new room in the North East has been shortlisted for an award. We worked with the Sunderland-based We’ar Shining the Light over a 12 month period in 2023 to

Media project launches to share life-changing and life-saving stories across Greater Manchester

Media project launches to share life-changing and life-saving stories across Greater Manchester  A new media project will turn ordinary citizens into reporters to shine a light on the helping hands that have given hope to people when they most needed it. The “Communities of Hope” news team will share life-changing and life-saving stories of

Breaking down ageist stereotypes: Embracing Age Without Limits

Breaking down ageist stereotypes: Embracing Age Without Limits Age Without Limits Action Day is all about challenging the often narrow, negative and stereotypical way that older people and ageing are portrayed in our society, something very close to our hearts at Yellow Jigsaw. Talking About My Generation – the first older people’s led

Impact of community collaboration in Trafford highlighted in new video

Impact of community collaboration in Trafford highlighted in new video The Yellow Jigsaw team have been commissioned by Thrive Trafford to create a video as part of the Fairer Health For All campaign led by the GM Integrated Care Partnership, which captures the impact of the Trafford Community Collective. Thrive

Lived experiences highlighted in new mental health network video

Lived experiences highlighted in new mental health network video   The Yellow Jigsaw team has partnered with the Greater Manchester Older People’s Mental Health Network to create a short video which shares a series of heartwarming stories from people in the region. The network, facilitated by Manchester

Media Cubs hop onto big partnership with Big Bus Tours London

Media Cubs hop onto big partnership with Big Bus Tours London All aboard! Three of our talented mini reporters, Nickita, Eddie and Julie, from our Media Cubs project, were invited to spend a day out in London courtesy of Big Bus Tours. They experienced the best bits of

Two Yellow Jigsaw project volunteers celebrated at Spirit of Manchester Awards

Two Yellow Jigsaw project volunteers celebrated at Spirit of Manchester Awards The Spirit of Manchester Awards help to celebrate and highlight all the excellent work being carried out in Manchester’s voluntary and community sector. We’re proud to share that two people that we work closely with on

What makes the team at Yellow Jigsaw smile?

What makes the team at Yellow Jigsaw smile? To celebrate World Smile Day (October 6) we’re sharing what makes us smile! What makes you smile? Grace Dyke - Strategic Director “The people we work with make me smile on a daily basis. It is a privilege to

Yellow Jigsaw announced as a founding member of Elevate

Grace at Elevate Gamechanger awards with winner and disability rights advocate, Alex Winstanley Yellow Jigsaw announced as a founding member of Elevate We are thrilled to announce that Yellow Jigsaw has become a founding member of Elevate, a dynamic and forward-thinking business network dedicated to fostering collaboration, diversity, sustainability, and

Older generation reporters in Sunderland upskilled in broadcast interview techniques

Older generation reporters in Sunderland upskilled in broadcast interview techniques Our older people’s led news project, Talking About My Generation, based in Greater Manchester, has inspired another group to form in Sunderland, with the help of Sunderland City Council and Sunderland Ageing Well Ambassadors. The We’ar Shining the Light news team,

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