This morning (26th September 2025), Richard from Bungard Funeral Directors attended the launch of the 10th Anniversary of the Ageing Well Festival, held at the historic Theatre Royal, Brighton and organised by the local charity Impact Initiatives.
We were warmly welcomed by Penny from Impact Initiatives, who invited us to be a sponsor for this year’s festival. We are especially delighted as Impact Initiatives is also our chosen Charity of the Year for 2025–2026.
The launch was a joyful occasion, with the Deputy Mayor, Ty Galvin, in attendance to say a few words, and with a real sense of community as this much-loved festival begins.
This year’s Ageing Well Festival is bigger than ever, with 126 events across 88 venues over the next two weeks, celebrating life, creativity, health, and community in later years.
For Richard, the launch was also a personal treat. Having been a bit of a theatre enthusiast in his youth, he particularly enjoyed standing on the stage of the Theatre Royal and experiencing the special intimacy between performers and the audience. The opportunity to go backstage afterwards was a real highlight too!
At Bungard Funeral Directors, we are proud to support initiatives like this that bring people together, celebrate ageing in positive ways, and strengthen our local community.
👉 You can find out more about the festival and its programme of events here: Ageing Well Festival Events