2021
AGE’s policy activities in 2021 were financed by membership fees and donations (20%) and by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (REC) of the European Union (DG Justice) (80%). In 2021, AGE received additional incomes such donations from Essity and Facebook; and a grant from the Region of Biscay’s to support our work on long term care.
AGE continued its work on European Research Projects throughout 2021, besides being involved in new proposals. AGE was partner in 16 projects dealing with new technologies, health and care, and age-friendly environments. Those projects, mainly financed by the European Horizon 2020 Programme are: DigitalHealthEurope, Digitol, EuroAgeism, Homes4Life, InAdvance, Maturolife, Nestore, Pharaon, Promiss, Shapes, ValueCare, Dreamlike Neighbourhoud, E-Vita, Faith, Urbanage and Smart for Democracy and Diversity. AGE participation in EU research projects is 100% covered by EU funding.
2020
AGE’s policy activities in 2020 were financed by membership fees and donations (20%) and by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (REC) of the European Union (DG Justice) (80%). In 2020, AGE received additional incomes such as grants from the Region of Biscay’s to support our work on long term care and from the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth and BAGSO, the German National Association of Senior Citizens’ Organisations, for the organisation of our joint EU Presidency conference on 28-29 September 2020: “Strengthening Older People’s Rights in Times of Digitalisation – Lessons learned from COVID-19”.
AGE continued its work on European Research Projects throughout 2020, besides being involved in new proposals. AGE was partner in 14 projects dealing with new technologies, health and care, and age-friendly environments. Those projects, mainly financed by the European Horizon 2020 Programme are: Athlos, DigitalHealthEurope, Digitol, EuroAgeism, Homes4Life, InAdvance, I-Prognosis, Maturolife, Nestore, Pharaon, Promiss, Shapes, ValueCare and We4AHA. AGE participation in EU research projects is 100% covered by EU funding.
2019
AGE’s policy activities in 2019 were financed by membership fees and donations (20%) and by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (REC) of the European Union (DG Justice) (80%).
In 2019, AGE received external incomes such as a donation from Essity and a grant from the Region of Biscay’s to support our work on long term care.
AGE continued its work on European Research Projects throughout 2019, besides being involved in new proposals. AGE was partner of 18 projects dealing with new technologies, health and care, and age-friendly environments. Those projects financed mainly by the European Horizon 2020 Programme are: Athlos, DigitalHealthEurope, EuroAgeism, Frailsafe, Homes4Life, InAdvance, I-Prognosis, Mobile-Age, Maturolife, Nestore, Pace, Progressive, Pharaon, Promiss, Shapes, Sustain, ValueCare and We4AHA. AGE participation in EU research projects is 100% covered by EU funding.
2018
AGE’s policy activities in 2018 were financed by membership fees and donations (20%) and by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (REC) of the European Union (DG Justice) (80%).
AGE continued its work on European Research Projects throughout 2018, besides being involved in new proposals. AGE was partner of 16 projects dealing with new technologies, health, care, accessibility, sustainable mobility and senior tourism. Those projects, financed mainly by H2020 are: Athlos, Caress, EuroAgeism, Frailsafe, Homes4Life, I-Prognosis, MobilAge, Maturolife, Nestore, Prosperity4all, Pace, Progressive, Promiss, Seed, Sustain, and We4AHA. AGE participation in EU research projects is 100% covered by EU funding.
2017
AGE’s policy activities in 2017 were financed by membership fees and donations (20%) and by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (REC) of the European Union (DG Justice) (80%).
AGE continued its work on European Research Projects throughout 2017, besides being involved in new proposals. AGE was partner of 19 projects dealing with new technologies, health, care, accessibility, sustainable mobility and senior tourism. Those projects, financed mainly by H2020 are: Athlos, Caress, Eurosen, EuroAgeism, Frailsafe, Families & Societies, I-Prognosis, JamToday, Mopact, MobilAge, Nestore, Prosperity4all, Pace, Progressive, Promiss, Seed, Sustain, UCH 2,0, and We4AHA. AGE participation in EU research projects is 100% covered by EU funding.
2016
AGE’s policy activities in 2016 were financed by membership fees and donations (20%) and by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (REC) of the European Union (DG Justice) (80%).
AGE continued its work on European Research Projects throughout 2016, besides being involved in new proposals. AGE was partner of 20 projects dealing with new technologies, health, accessibility, sustainable mobility and senior tourism. Those projects, financed mainly by FP7, CIP PSP, and H2020 are: Doremi, Escape, Families & Societies, Haivisio, JamToday, Mopact, Prosperity4all, Pace, Smart Care, UCH 2,0, Athlos, Caress, Eurosen, Frailsafe, I-Prognosis, MobilAge, Off To Spa, Progressive, Promiss, Seed and Sustain. AGE participation in EU research projects is 100% covered by EU funding.
In addition to the REC programme, AGE was also involved in the AFE INNOVNET project, a European thematic network funded by CIP ICT PSP Programme. The project started in February 2014 and concluded on 31 January 2016 with the official establishment of the Covenant on Demographic Change. The Covenant was set to become the new EU-wide association gathering local, regional and national authorities, civil society organisations, universities, and businesses that commit to cooperate and implement evidence-based solutions to support active and healthy ageing as a comprehensive answer to Europe's demographic challenge. More information on: http://www.agefriendlyeurope.org/
Details of 2016 financial resources:
2015
In 2015 our policy activities were co-funded by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship (REC) Programme of the European Union (DG Justice) (84%), our members (14%) and donations (2%).
In addition to the REC programme, AGE received a grant for the AFE INNOVNET project, a European thematic network funded by CIP ICT PSP Programme. The consortium was composed of 29 partners and was led by AGE with the support of a Steering Group composed of CEMR (Council of European Municipalities and Regions), TNO (Dutch Research Centre), Polibienestar Research Institute – University of Valencia, PAU Education and the Louth County Council (Ireland).
AGE continued its work on European Research Projects throughout 2015, besides being involved in new proposals. AGE was partner of 18 projects dealing with new technologies, health, accessibility, sustainable mobility and senior tourism. Those projects, financed mainly by FP7, CIP PSP, and H2020 are: Doremi, Engaged, EIII, Escape, Families & Societies, Haivisio, Innovage, Irohla, JamToday, Mopact, Pace, Prosperity4all, Smart Care and UCH 2,0, Athlos, Caress, Off To Spa and Sustain. AGE participation in EU research projects is 100% covered by EU funding.
In 2015, AGE also received some donations from members and a corporate partner (SCA).
Details of 2015 financial resources:
2014
Activities implemented in the framework of AGE action 2014 were financed partly by membership fees and donations (20%) and partly by an Action Grant from the European Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity (PROGRESS) managed by DG Justice (80%).
In addition to its PROGRESS Action Grant, AGE received a grant for:
- The Active Senior Citizens for Europe (ASCE) project. It is a European project co-financed by European Commission Directorate General for Education and Culture (70%) and by its partners (30%). It is coordinated by AGE Platform Europe, and gathers 10 partners from 8 EU member states.
- The AFE INNOVNET project. It is a European project funded by CIP ICT PSP Programme. The consortium is composed of 29 partners and is led by a Steering Group composed of AGE Platform Europe, CEMR (Council of European Municipalities and Regions), TNO (Dutch Research Centre), Polibienestar Research Institute – University of Valencia, PAU Education and the Louth County Council (Ireland). The project will run in close cooperation with WHO Europe.
- Donations from a corporate partner (SCA).
AGE has continued its work on European Research Projects throughout 2014, besides being involved in new proposals. AGE was partner of 17 projects dedicated to the well-being of older people when dealing with new technologies, health, accessibility and sustainable mobility. Those projects, financed mainly by FP7 and CIP PSP, are: Alliance2, ASAPS, Doremi, Engaged, EIII, Escape, Families & Societies, Haivisio, Home Sweet Home, Innovage, Irohla, JamToday, Mopact, Pace, Prosperity4all, Smart Care and UCH 2,0. AGE participation in EU research projects is covered at 100% by EU funding.
