Clarion 55
Have your say and help shape your community.
Clarion 55 (C55) is a national network for residents aged 55 and over who want to make a real difference in their communities. It’s built on the belief that you know your local area best, so C55 gives you the platform to speak up, shape decisions, and influence the services that affect your everyday life.
Through C55, members share their experiences and ideas to highlight what matters most, work together to tackle key issues like loneliness and wellbeing, help design and improve programmes that support older people, and build stronger connections across generations by promoting understanding and collaboration.
Whether it’s through local meetings, surveys, or community projects, C55 turns your voice into action, helping create places where everyone can thrive.
The network aims to:
- Amplify the voices of over-55 residents within Clarion.
- Utilise our Clarion Index data to design and deliver projects that create positive social impact.
- Highlighting positive initiatives for the older community.
- Supporting wellbeing and age-related needs.
Get involved
Whether you're passionate about making a difference or simply want to share your lived experience, this panel is your opportunity to help shape the future for older residents. Here's how you can get involved:
- Share ideas through our suggestion box to spark real change.
- Work with Clarion staff to improve services that matter to you.
- Shape national projects and age-friendly strategies that reflect your needs.
- Connect with younger ambassadors to find shared solutions across generations.
- Access training and support to grow as a community change-make
Register your interest
We are always on the lookout for passionate residents to join the group, share ideas, and help to make a positive impact on your community. If you are interested in taking up this opportunity, please sign up by emailing the team.
Together, you will have your say on the matters that are most important to you and ensure the voice of your peers is heard, too. With a representative from each region, our invaluable ambassadors provide a strategic voice for residents, and support age friendly and intergenerational projects.
Your voice matters. Send us your ideas and help make a difference, even if you're not ready to get involved.
No matter what level of engagement you have with the panel, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our work.
Clarion 55 activities
So far, our participants have got involved with several activities exploring inclusive housing, community engagement, and intergenerational living. These experiences offer inspiration and practical ideas, with more opportunities ahead to learn from innovative models and strengthen local community connections.
“I enjoy Clarion 55. It is good to see we make a difference and help with providing a better standard of living. I really liked working on projects like Low tech and Wellbeing 10.”
Clarion 55 programme member, Jennine SandersMore information
To find out more about Clarion 55 or other Clarion Future initiatives, please contact us.