Vivensa Foundation
@vivensa.bsky.social
We fund the remarkable science and radical social change needed to help everyone to age well. vivensafoundation.org.uk
We started the #CapabilityDevelopmentProgramme to give community-led organisations working with older people the tools they need to succeed. Read the thoughts of two of the first cohort here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/award-holder...
#FundingForAgeingWell
#FundingForAgeingWell
Boosting learning and leadership within community-led organisations - Vivensa Foundation
We started the Capability Development Programme to give community-led organisations working with older people the tools they need to succeed.
vivensafoundation.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We started the #CapabilityDevelopmentProgramme to give community-led organisations working with older people the tools they need to succeed. Read the thoughts of two of the first cohort here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/award-holder...
#FundingForAgeingWell
#FundingForAgeingWell
🌟 We’d like to offer huge congratulations to Prof Lindsay Bearne, City St George’s, University of London, who has been appointed as one of six new NIHR Research Professors. We previously funded Lindsay to research painful walking in older people.
#FundingForAgeingWell #ResearchProfessorship
#FundingForAgeingWell #ResearchProfessorship
December 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🌟 We’d like to offer huge congratulations to Prof Lindsay Bearne, City St George’s, University of London, who has been appointed as one of six new NIHR Research Professors. We previously funded Lindsay to research painful walking in older people.
#FundingForAgeingWell #ResearchProfessorship
#FundingForAgeingWell #ResearchProfessorship
As a funder, we are keen to support nurses, allied health professionals and care home staff into research. Our Academy Ignition Fund provides flexible funding and two of our Excellence Award winners are using their funding to help too: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/how-the...
#FundingForAgeingWell
#FundingForAgeingWell
How the Academy is supporting nurses, allied health professionals and care home staff in research - Vivensa Foundation
Here are a few of the ways in which the Academy is providing support to encourage nurses, AHPs and care home staff into research.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
As a funder, we are keen to support nurses, allied health professionals and care home staff into research. Our Academy Ignition Fund provides flexible funding and two of our Excellence Award winners are using their funding to help too: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/how-the...
#FundingForAgeingWell
#FundingForAgeingWell
This is what Mariana Borsa has to say about serving on our Research Grants Committee: "It's an enlightening experience that demonstrates how research funding can be approached in an ethical, thoughtful way."
Interested to join her?
vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#FundingForAgeingWell
Interested to join her?
vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#FundingForAgeingWell
Vacancies - Vivensa Foundation
Research Grants Committee vacancies Closing date: 7 January, 2026 at noon Earlier this year, we changed our name to the Vivensa Foundation as part of a wider plan to better reflect its work as a funde...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
This is what Mariana Borsa has to say about serving on our Research Grants Committee: "It's an enlightening experience that demonstrates how research funding can be approached in an ethical, thoughtful way."
Interested to join her?
vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#FundingForAgeingWell
Interested to join her?
vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#FundingForAgeingWell
Read the third instalment of our four-part conversation series with outgoing CEO Susan Kay and her successor Katy Saunders. They discuss the importance of sharing learning openly to support innovative change: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/change-...
#FundingForAgeingWell
#FundingForAgeingWell
Change conversation series, part three: Sharing the learning - Vivensa Foundation
Outgoing Chief Executive Officer Susan Kay (SK) and her successor Katy Saunders (KS) discuss the importance of sharing learning openly.
vivensafoundation.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Read the third instalment of our four-part conversation series with outgoing CEO Susan Kay and her successor Katy Saunders. They discuss the importance of sharing learning openly to support innovative change: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/change-...
#FundingForAgeingWell
#FundingForAgeingWell
What does it really take to make funding decisions in ageing research? Professors Mariana Borsa and Stuart Gray talk about what it's like to sit on our Research Grants Committee - and why you should consider joining them: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/seeing-...
#ResearchGrantsCommittee
#ResearchGrantsCommittee
Seeing research from both sides: insights from our Research Grants Committee - Vivensa Foundation
We spoke to two researchers about what it’s like to sit on our Research Grants Committee, and what it's meant for their careers.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
What does it really take to make funding decisions in ageing research? Professors Mariana Borsa and Stuart Gray talk about what it's like to sit on our Research Grants Committee - and why you should consider joining them: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/seeing-...
#ResearchGrantsCommittee
#ResearchGrantsCommittee
Yesterday (19 November) we hosted our Early Career Researcher event at the Building Centre, London. Posters, peer networking, research showcases and a lively panel discussion made for an inspiring day. Read more here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/2025-ea...
#FundingForAgeingWell #ECREvent2025
#FundingForAgeingWell #ECREvent2025
2025 Early Career Researcher Event - Vivensa Foundation
All the highlights from our Early Career Researcher event in central London on 19 November 2025, including the speakers and panel.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Yesterday (19 November) we hosted our Early Career Researcher event at the Building Centre, London. Posters, peer networking, research showcases and a lively panel discussion made for an inspiring day. Read more here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/2025-ea...
#FundingForAgeingWell #ECREvent2025
#FundingForAgeingWell #ECREvent2025
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The deadline for proposals is 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 19 December 2025.
We're proud to be working with @blagravetrust.bsky.social, @childrenssociety.bsky.social, @jrf-uk.bsky.social, @vivensa.bsky.social, @shareaction.bsky.social and others.
#ImpactInvesting #EndowmentsInvestingChallenge
We're proud to be working with @blagravetrust.bsky.social, @childrenssociety.bsky.social, @jrf-uk.bsky.social, @vivensa.bsky.social, @shareaction.bsky.social and others.
#ImpactInvesting #EndowmentsInvestingChallenge
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The deadline for proposals is 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 19 December 2025.
We're proud to be working with @blagravetrust.bsky.social, @childrenssociety.bsky.social, @jrf-uk.bsky.social, @vivensa.bsky.social, @shareaction.bsky.social and others.
#ImpactInvesting #EndowmentsInvestingChallenge
We're proud to be working with @blagravetrust.bsky.social, @childrenssociety.bsky.social, @jrf-uk.bsky.social, @vivensa.bsky.social, @shareaction.bsky.social and others.
#ImpactInvesting #EndowmentsInvestingChallenge
Excellent reminder in the panel discussion about research culture: “Show up as a human and meet people with compassion - we are humans first and researchers second.”
#ECREvent
#ECREvent
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Excellent reminder in the panel discussion about research culture: “Show up as a human and meet people with compassion - we are humans first and researchers second.”
#ECREvent
#ECREvent
Great talk by @claire-hill.bsky.social about environmental sustainability in research at our #ECREvent - sharing learning from The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework.
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Great talk by @claire-hill.bsky.social about environmental sustainability in research at our #ECREvent - sharing learning from The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework.
We’ve just listened to five fantastic research showcases at our #ECREvent - really inspiring and thought-provoking stuff. This is Keir Yong from UCL.
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We’ve just listened to five fantastic research showcases at our #ECREvent - really inspiring and thought-provoking stuff. This is Keir Yong from UCL.
Great energy in the room with lunch, networking and posters at our ECR event.
#ECREvent2025
#ECREvent2025
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Great energy in the room with lunch, networking and posters at our ECR event.
#ECREvent2025
#ECREvent2025
Great Fellowship reflections at the RNID Vivensa Foundation cohort catch-up event this morning.
#RNID #HearingLoss #Research #FundingForAgeingWell
#RNID #HearingLoss #Research #FundingForAgeingWell
November 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Great Fellowship reflections at the RNID Vivensa Foundation cohort catch-up event this morning.
#RNID #HearingLoss #Research #FundingForAgeingWell
#RNID #HearingLoss #Research #FundingForAgeingWell
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Yesterday, the new Housing LIN #SHAPE Exchange Advisory Board met for the first time, launching the 5-year programme funded by @vivensa.bsky.social. Chaired by Prof Rose Gilroy, they’ll shape the next generation of #HAPPI/#TAPPI homes.
🔗Read the full story: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-Adv...
🔗Read the full story: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-Adv...
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Yesterday, the new Housing LIN #SHAPE Exchange Advisory Board met for the first time, launching the 5-year programme funded by @vivensa.bsky.social. Chaired by Prof Rose Gilroy, they’ll shape the next generation of #HAPPI/#TAPPI homes.
🔗Read the full story: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-Adv...
🔗Read the full story: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-Adv...
🔗 We've just published an in-depth article that shares the process of developing a values-aligned investment framework - from our motivations and challenges to the final output and how it has informed recent decisions. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/how-we-...
#ImpactIntentionalInvesting
#ImpactIntentionalInvesting
How we developed a values-aligned investment framework - Vivensa Foundation
How did we develop a values-aligned investment framework? We share all our learning and what impact it's had on our investment decisions.
vivensafoundation.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🔗 We've just published an in-depth article that shares the process of developing a values-aligned investment framework - from our motivations and challenges to the final output and how it has informed recent decisions. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/how-we-...
#ImpactIntentionalInvesting
#ImpactIntentionalInvesting
❓The Big Questions: Charity Sector AUA (Ask Us Anything)❓
Together with @moorekingstonsmith.bsky.social, we're looking for questions for a new video resource for charities. What have you always wanted to ask experts? More details and a survey link here:
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Together with @moorekingstonsmith.bsky.social, we're looking for questions for a new video resource for charities. What have you always wanted to ask experts? More details and a survey link here:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Microsoft Forms
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November 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
❓The Big Questions: Charity Sector AUA (Ask Us Anything)❓
Together with @moorekingstonsmith.bsky.social, we're looking for questions for a new video resource for charities. What have you always wanted to ask experts? More details and a survey link here:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Together with @moorekingstonsmith.bsky.social, we're looking for questions for a new video resource for charities. What have you always wanted to ask experts? More details and a survey link here:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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📢 Article from 1 of our PhD students (with @vivensa.bsky.social) European Review of Aging & Physical Activity."How can we encourage engagement in physical activity among older adults in Chinese diasporas?Mixed methods evidence synthesis using the COM-B model" eurapa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📢 Article from 1 of our PhD students (with @vivensa.bsky.social) European Review of Aging & Physical Activity."How can we encourage engagement in physical activity among older adults in Chinese diasporas?Mixed methods evidence synthesis using the COM-B model" eurapa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
A report launched today - the result of a workshop between the Charities Research Involvement Group, LifeArc and the TAR Network - shares examples of patient involvement as well as ten priorities for future action. You can read the report here: www.lifearc.org/publication/...
#ResearchTogether
#ResearchTogether
Patient involvement in translational research report - LifeArc
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November 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
A report launched today - the result of a workshop between the Charities Research Involvement Group, LifeArc and the TAR Network - shares examples of patient involvement as well as ten priorities for future action. You can read the report here: www.lifearc.org/publication/...
#ResearchTogether
#ResearchTogether
🌟 Join our Research Grants Committee 🌟
We are recruiting! Appointments are for three years. You must be able to attend three committee meetings per year, plus one or two interviews/expert panels. Find out more here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#FundingForAgeingWell #CharityJobs
We are recruiting! Appointments are for three years. You must be able to attend three committee meetings per year, plus one or two interviews/expert panels. Find out more here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#FundingForAgeingWell #CharityJobs
Vacancies - Vivensa Foundation
Research Grants Committee vacancies Closing date: 7 January, 2026 at noon Earlier this year, we changed our name to the Vivensa Foundation as part of a wider plan to better reflect its work as a funde...
vivensafoundation.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🌟 Join our Research Grants Committee 🌟
We are recruiting! Appointments are for three years. You must be able to attend three committee meetings per year, plus one or two interviews/expert panels. Find out more here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#FundingForAgeingWell #CharityJobs
We are recruiting! Appointments are for three years. You must be able to attend three committee meetings per year, plus one or two interviews/expert panels. Find out more here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#FundingForAgeingWell #CharityJobs
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Book now for next week's free online masterclass with @magswatson1.bsky.social on how to mentor effectively in academia. We have covered the cost of the session for Academy members, and you can book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclas...
#FundingForAgeingWell #MentoringMasterclass
#FundingForAgeingWell #MentoringMasterclass
Masterclass: How to mentor effectively in Academia
This Masterclass is suitable for those who currently mentor individuals and/or who are likely to mentor individuals
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November 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Book now for next week's free online masterclass with @magswatson1.bsky.social on how to mentor effectively in academia. We have covered the cost of the session for Academy members, and you can book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclas...
#FundingForAgeingWell #MentoringMasterclass
#FundingForAgeingWell #MentoringMasterclass
Our joint predoctoral clinical research training fellowship with the Medical Research Council is now open. Find out more and how to apply: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingForAgeingWell
#FundingForAgeingWell
Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation
We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...
vivensafoundation.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Our joint predoctoral clinical research training fellowship with the Medical Research Council is now open. Find out more and how to apply: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingForAgeingWell
#FundingForAgeingWell
Book now for next week's free online masterclass with @magswatson1.bsky.social on how to mentor effectively in academia. We have covered the cost of the session for Academy members, and you can book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclas...
#FundingForAgeingWell #MentoringMasterclass
#FundingForAgeingWell #MentoringMasterclass
Masterclass: How to mentor effectively in Academia
This Masterclass is suitable for those who currently mentor individuals and/or who are likely to mentor individuals
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Book now for next week's free online masterclass with @magswatson1.bsky.social on how to mentor effectively in academia. We have covered the cost of the session for Academy members, and you can book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclas...
#FundingForAgeingWell #MentoringMasterclass
#FundingForAgeingWell #MentoringMasterclass
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Publication from one of our jointly funded PhD students (with @vivensa.bsky.social): "Culturally appropriate physical activity promotion strategy package among older Chinese adults in the UK: a feasibility randomised control trial protocol".
pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Publication from one of our jointly funded PhD students (with @vivensa.bsky.social): "Culturally appropriate physical activity promotion strategy package among older Chinese adults in the UK: a feasibility randomised control trial protocol".
pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
As part of Trustees' Week (which runs from 3-7 November), we'd like to say a huge ✨THANK YOU ✨ to our amazing Board of Trustees. We appreciate your time, expertise and commitment.
#FundingForAgeingWell #TrusteesWeek
@beecell.bsky.social @profroseg.bsky.social @jillmanthorpe.bsky.social
#FundingForAgeingWell #TrusteesWeek
@beecell.bsky.social @profroseg.bsky.social @jillmanthorpe.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
As part of Trustees' Week (which runs from 3-7 November), we'd like to say a huge ✨THANK YOU ✨ to our amazing Board of Trustees. We appreciate your time, expertise and commitment.
#FundingForAgeingWell #TrusteesWeek
@beecell.bsky.social @profroseg.bsky.social @jillmanthorpe.bsky.social
#FundingForAgeingWell #TrusteesWeek
@beecell.bsky.social @profroseg.bsky.social @jillmanthorpe.bsky.social
We have just published the second in our four-part change conversation series. In it, our outgoing Chief Executive Officer Susan Kay and her successor Katy Saunders discuss collaboration and how it serves to de-risk change: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/change-... #ChangeConversationSeries
Change conversation series, part two: How collaboration can de-risk change - Vivensa Foundation
In this second of our four-part conversation series, Susan Kay and Katy Saunders discuss collaboration and how it serves to de-risk change.
vivensafoundation.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We have just published the second in our four-part change conversation series. In it, our outgoing Chief Executive Officer Susan Kay and her successor Katy Saunders discuss collaboration and how it serves to de-risk change: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/change-... #ChangeConversationSeries