Approved Provider Standard for Organisations Providing Intergenerational Projects or Programmes

The Approved Provider Standard (APS) is a UK benchmark for organisations providing intergenerational programmes. It has been designed and developed by the Centre for Intergenerational Practice (CIP) to provide a realistic and credible basis for assessing core practice by organisations of any size, and to take account of the rich diversity of intergenerational programmes.

Please note that we are currently reviewing the APS standard and process and will not be auditing the standard until further notice. We will relaunch once the update is complete - apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Why Apply?

The APS gives organisations a quality management framework that is needed to monitor and improve on the delivery of your intergenerational programmes of work. It is a recognition of good practice and organisations receive certification, listing in the CIP Intergenerational Directory and the use of the Approved Intergenerational Provider logo (shown below).

Applying for APS

Application is through submission of a completed application form supported by appropriate documentary evidence. CIP will provide individual support to organisations throughout the process, which is free of charge. The cost of processing applications is £60 (£40 if annual turnover under £50,000). We advise organisations to contact us prior to submitting the application form: generations@bjf.org.uk or telephone 01782 844036.

Application Process

  • Before applying please read the APS Guidance Notes (PDF)
  • Contact CIP to discuss any queries and arrange support
  • Complete APS Application Form (Word)
  • Submit your completed application form with all supporting evidence (see checklist PDF)

If you have any queries or would like to receive support from CIP please contact us or telephone 01782 844036.


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