name of the project/initiative: Intergen beginn: 21.Mai.1999 end: 21.Mai.2004 position of the project/initiative : running location of the project/initiative (city and the country): Trafford Manchester England Institution responsible: Intergen and Salford University adress: Cherry Manor School Cherry Lane Sale M33 4GH fon: 44 161 973 6544 fax:   email: norma@intergen.co.uk website: intergen.co.uk contact person: Professor Norma Raynes cooperation with other institutions: NIACE Trafford MBC Summary/ Abstract: Neighbouhood School Based programme to promote mutual benefits for older and younger people Background (reason, initiative?): Research in schools and older peoples services and needs objectives: 1 To promote social cohesion in neighbourhoods 2 The well being of children and older people 3 Reduction in ageist stereotyping target groups: Schools, primary and secondary setting (family. open space, school, home, others): School methods of intergenerational learning/ dialogue: In classroom setting and support services difficulties and ways of transition: 1 convincing headteachers of he benefit to the school 2 recruiting older coordinators for the neighbourhood 3 funding Does the project relate trainings of persons involved? (Discription): Induction in school successful experiences: 1 schools asking to join 2 National award from NIACE 3 Volunteers remaining with schools and being recognised in their communities 3 children wanting to work with the volunteers extension of the project/ initiative: national funding: several national sources and donations publications: contact Professor Raynes for details. annual report also available