1. AGE OF OPPORTUNITY Putting the ageing society of tomorrow on the agenda of the voluntary sector today 1 April 2014 #AgeOpportunity

2. KRISTINA GLENN Director, Cripplegate Foundation and Commissioner #AgeOpportunity

3. DAN CORRY CEO, NPC and Commissioner #AgeOpportunity

4. LYNNE BERRY Commission Chair #AgeOpportunity

5. April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY6 ABOUT THE COMMISSION ON THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR & AGEING Set up by NPC and ILC-UK Chair Lynne Berry OBE We aim to put these profound demographic changes onto the agenda of the voluntary sector. Supported by BIG Lottery Fund and The Prudential

6. OUR COMMISSIONERS April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY7

7. OUR EXPERT PANEL April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY8

8. OUR CHANGING POPULATION Englands population will grow by over 7 million people to 60.1 million by 2033 23% of the population will be over 65 by 2033 1/5 of the population will be non-white by 2033 The State Pension Age (SPA) is increasing April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY9

9. WHAT WILL THE WORLD LOOK LIKE IN 2034? How can the voluntary sector find its role in this brave new world? Commission has looked at the ageing population and how the sector may need to respond April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY10

10. FIRST WE LOOKED AT HOW SOME OF OUR COMMISSIONERS MAY FARE IN 20 YRS TIME.. April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY 11

11. THEN WE LOOKED AT THE SECTOR Looking 20 years ahead we produced a series of extreme potential scenarios. Here is a couple of them … April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY12

12. THE SECTORS POSITION IN SOCIETY April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY13 Statutory grants to theGovernment contracts to voluntary sector have the voluntary sector have decreased.increased.

13. THE SECTORS POSITION IN SOCIETY – LOOKING 20 YEARS AHEAD State has shrunk and local & national government is redefined Voluntary sector now takes a lead in reaching the vulnerable Sector takes a role in poverty relief in emergencies Small charities are small and nimble Large charities make use of economies of scale April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY14 Scenario 1

14. THE SECTORS POSITION IN SOCIETY – LOOKING 20 YEARS AHEAD As state rolled back, private sector rolled in Large gaps in provision by corporate state Competition is intense Sector is struggling to find a role April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY15 Scenario 2

15. THE SECTORS POSITION IN SOCIETY What would your voluntary organisation need to do now to mitigate/benefit from these scenarios? How can your voluntary organisation find its feet in changing landscape? How can umbrella bodies best encourage collaboration? April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY16 Discussion Points

16. HEALTH AND WELL BEING Life expectancy for both men and women is increasing Class & geographical divide in healthy life expectancy People living with managed conditions – heart disease, diabetes etc Rise in dementia April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY17

17. HEALTH AND WELL BEING – LOOKING 20 YEARS AHEAD Voluntary Sector now takes lead in health prevention Key role of volunteering and life long learning People monitor & manage own health Leaner, more tailored health & social care services April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY18 Scenario 1

18. HEALTH AND WELL BEING – LOOKING 20 YEARS AHEAD Health inequalities increased Those who can afford it lifestyle & tech interventions pre-empt, prevent and treat diseases Those who cant – disability and illness prevalent Voluntary organisations forced to cut costs Lack of social activity and life long learning for many April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY19 Scenario 2

19. HEALTH AND WELL BEING What would your voluntary organisation need to do to mitigate/benefit from these scenarios? Does your voluntary organisation have the data to show the impact of your services? How can umbrella bodies best support innovation? April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY20 Discussion Prompts

20. WHAT DO WE WANT YOU TO DO? Discuss our scenarios Think about how the future could affect your organisation Tell us what you think #AgeOpportunity @volsecageing April 2014AGE OF OPPORTUNITY21

21. SONIA SODHA Head of Public Services & Consumer Rights, Which? and Commissioner #AgeOpportunity

22. CHRIS SHERWOOD Director of Policy and External Affairs, Relate #AgeOpportunity

23. Relate has just turned 75…

24. Why did we look at this issue? Older people are under-represented in our services but numbers are increasing: Less than 1% of our 100,000 couple counselling clients were aged 70+ in 2011/12 14.6% of clients were aged 50-70 in 2011/12, compared to 12.9% in 2009/10 But, are well-represented in our workforce: 74% of our counsellors are aged 50+ 17% are aged 65+

25. Older peoples relationships are changing Divorce rates are increasing in the over 50s Rise in number of people living alone Rise in unmarried cohabitation Increase in step families and step parents / children Relationships face many pressures in later life

26. Relationships in later life campaign

27. Relationship checker

28. Case studies from Relate Centres Relate Avon Relationships MOT for the over 50s A one off session to check your relationships around retirement age Free copy of the Guide with every session. Relate Birmingham Following the national campaign, Relate Birmingham attended retirement fairs in the West Midlands to promote Relates work with older people. Relate Bradford Caring and Sharing service is run by Relate in Bradford Available for carers and is free of charge Users report an improvement in their relationship with the person they care for.

29. Relationships matter in later life There are three pillars to a good old age: 1.Health 2.Financial security 3.Relationships Government is focused on health and finances; relationships remain largely ignored Relates work makes the case that relationships should be a central component of central and local government policy

30. ALEX SMITH CEO, North London Cares #AgeOpportunity

32. Objectives: 1)Reducing isolation and loneliness amongst older neighbours 1)Improving wellbeing and life chances amongst older people 1)Bridging divided communities and building understanding across generational and social divides

33. Love Your Neighbour

35. 380 Social Clubs

37. Q&A #AgeOpportunity

38. LYNNE BERRY Commission Chair #AgeOpportunity

39. AGE OF OPPORTUNITY Putting the ageing society of tomorrow on the agenda of the voluntary sector today 1 April 2014 #AgeOpportunity