The Hallmark Foundation has published its 2024-25 impact report demonstrating how it is making a big difference on its key priorities: ageing well and improving care.

In the last year the foundation has supported major research by My Home Life England at City University of London which reports older people’s views on residential care homes they live in. And it has supported the development of the Global Healthy Ageing Index ranking 153 countries on how good they are to grow old in – with a similar UK Index to be published later this year.

We have also supported the creation of the London Loo Alliance; the Live Well Together intergenerational public health toolkit; Who Cares Wins! care careers conference for school and college students; and Championing Social Care amongst other initiatives.

These are just some of the projects featured in the impact report that the foundation has supported over the last year. With relatively limited resources, the foundation works closely with its fundees to build partnerships, attract other funding and promote outcomes.

The impact report also looks forward to new projects that the foundation will be funding in 2025-26 to create a Britain where everyone can age well, every step of the way.

Download ‘Thriving in 2025’, the latest Hallmark Foundation impact report.

The Hallmark Foundation is hosting a free online conference the Hallmark Foundation with Hallmark Luxury Care Homes on Tuesday 13 May to highlight the impact that research projects can have on enhancing residential care for older people, their families and carers.

A wide range of practical and policy influencing research projects will be showcased. The event is aimed at care home managers and teams, executives and leaders, commissioners, researchers and academics, older people and their families and carers – anyone who wants to help develop better residential care for older people.

To watch a recording of the Enhancing Residential Care conference, please click the link below.