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NIIID ACTIVE 24 Front street West Bedlington Northumberland Investoro People ltkldl Tel [phone] PXNJJCIAL ACCOUNT8 FOR THE YEAR EklDED 31 t4ARCE 2022 T.W.Taaker F.C.A. Chartered AceountaDt

MIXD ACTIVE PINANCIAL ACCO[lE￿a YOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JIARCE 2022 CONTEtIT8 Trustees Annual Report Independent Exarniner, s Report Statement of Financial Activitie8 Balathce Sheet Note8 to the Accounts Detailed Staternent of Financial 21ctivltles

ia. MIND ACTIVE TRUSTEES AIINUAL RZPORT POR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 We present our Annual Report for the above year. REFEREhlCE AND ADblINI8TRkTIVB DETAIL8 We are a Registered Charity (No 10967121 and have operated successfully Since 14 August 2002, within the terms Ot our Trust Deed. Our Bankers are TSB Bank Plc, 3-5 Newgate Street, Morpeth. Northurnberland. We appoint Solicitors as necessary. OBOECT8 AIID POLICIES The charity Objective continue8 to be support the quality 0£ life and social inclusion needs of older people that £ind themselves marginalised, isolated and/or lonely due to where they live, challenglng caring responslbilities and/or debilitating condition8. Our Policies are reviewed annuallyt and updated a8 nece88ary, or earller as circumstances, such as the COVID Pandernic necessltate. we refer to Charlty comission guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and en8ure that future plans retRain focused on meeting benef iciary needs. Funding restrlctions can limit our activities, but we endeavour to ensure that no beneficiaries appropriate to our aims are excluded. Equal access to our service is important to us, nd we prornote local understanding of our work. We are overcornlng the harttLEul isolation and negative mental health effects during the coronavirus crisis by contlnulng to deliver services along with permitted traditional activities, which once again resulted in signif icantly exceeding client attendance target8. 19 STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Tru8teeB The TrusteeB during the year were G.Slaughter (Chairl , E.Kelly. J.Wllbourne, Parryi Dr.C.Guy* G.Easton and K.Monaghan. All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benef it. R¢¢rultseat and Appointment of TruBteeB The Trustees seek to ensure that the u8er8 needs are reflected through the dlversity ot the trustee body. To enhance the potentlal pool of Trustees, 8elected individuals who may wish to become Trustees are approached as necessary. Trustees are re-appointed annually. Tru4tee Induction and TralDlng New TruBtees are actively encouraged by the existing Trustees, having regard to any specialist ski118 required. New Trustees are briefed on their legal obligations under Charity Law, our Trust Deed, the Collllnittee and the decision making proce88, future plans and recent per£ortnance. They are encouraged to attend appropriate trainingt and made aware of Charity Con￿lSsIon p￿bliCatIons. Feedback Is encouraged. Rlsk ManageThettt We have a55e65ed land reviewed regularly) the rnajor risks to which we are exposed, in particular th08e related to our operations and finances, and are satisfied that systems are place to mltlgate our exp08ure. No major risks have been identified. A key element in our ]llanagernent of financlal risk is the setting and regular revlew of our Reserves policy. Contlnued

Ib. MIND ACTIVE TRUB TEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 blARCH 2022 Continued RESERVEB POLICY Free Reyerveg are those twids not tied up in Fixed Assets or De8ignated/ Restricted funds. We retain an appropriate amount 0£ reserves In Ilne wlth Charity Commission guidelines, and continue to review and forecast the level required to sustain operations shouia income generating activities be curtailed. Appropriate use includes covering funding cold BPOtB to t￿lIntaIn the level and quality of 8ervice8 we are respected for providing. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AIID ACKIEVEMENTS This has been yet another challenging pandemlc year. but wlth our digital inclusion servlces introduced durlng the tirst year or Covid we capitallsed on this success towards ]rwintaining and even developing beneficiary social incluslon even further within the charity Objectlves successfully keeping client groups actlve, connected and mentally well. We are continuing our digital service5 and perrnitted group activities until Covid 19 restrictions are removed. at which time reverting back to direct face-to- face delivery. FINANCIAL REVIEW Our state of affairs remains satistactoryi as detailed in the attached FirLancial Accounts. Our assets contlnue to be adequate and avallable to meet our obligationB. FUTURE DEVELOPMEWT8 Ithough we will continue our 8ucces8ful digital inclusion interventions for a8 long as needed, we are looklng at transition back to dellvering pre-pandemlc activitie8 early in the new fiscal year or as soon a8 It 18 considered 8afe to do so. The activities will mainly focus on fine weather outdoor activities in designated sate spaces, some Interventions in care home grounds, and everntually in-home group and one-to-one roo]n bound client BeBEIOIIS. It is planned to eventually end our digital provison, but keep it in reserve to quickly reinstate if the situation changes and face-to-face delivery is paused or client access is restricted. We are also planning on relnstating full indoor delivery progrannnes later In the year, as the weather changes during the colder and more unsettled autumn and winter periods. STATEIIEETI OF TRUSTEES RESPOM81BILITIES Law applicable to charities in England & Wale8 require8 U8 to prepare flnanclal staternents for each financial year which give a true and fair view of our financial activities durlng the year and of our financial posltlon at the end of the year. In preparing financial Statements giving a true and talr vlew, we should follow best practice and: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently j make judgments and estitnates that are reasonable and prudent., state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recomended practice have been followed, subjeet to any departure8 disclosed and explained in the f inancial statements,. prepare the financial statements on a going concern basls unless it is inappropriate to presume that we will continue in operation. we are responsible £or keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy our financial position which enable us to ascertain our flnanclal P081tion and which enable us to ensure that the financial statement$ comply with applicable law. We are also responsible for safeguarding our assets and hence for taking rea80nable Steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitie8. Continued

MIND TRUSTEES AIIIILWAL REPORT POR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IUXCX 2022 Contlnued Signed Signed G.Slaughter Trustee/chair G. Ea8toA TtU8tee 20 September 2022

INDEPENDEWT 31AMINBRIS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEE8 OF XITrID ACTIVE I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022 whlch are set out on page8 3 to 6. R•Bpectlve respon81blllti•8 of truBtee8 and exaTrlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit Is not required for this year under Section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination 1$ needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the account8 under Section 145 of the 2011 Act,. follow the procedures lald down the general Direction8 given by the Charity CoTr¥nission under Section 145 151 Ibl 0£ the 2011 Act; and State whether particular matters have come to ]ny attention. Ba818 Ot Independent examlDer' s report examination was carried out in accordance wlth the general Directions glven by the Charity Comml8slon. An examination includes a revlew of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with the records. It also include8 consideration of any unusual iterns or disclosures in the aeeounts, and seeking explanation from you as trustees concerning any such tters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evldenee that would be required In an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report 18 limited to those matters set out in the statement below. IndepeDdent examlner. ¥ ¥tate•eLt In connection with my examinatlon, no matter ha8 come to rny attentlon: which gives me reasonable cau8e to believe that, in any Tnaterial respect, the requiremerkt8: to keep accountlng records In accord3￿ce with Section 130 of the 2011 ct; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and cornply with the accounting requiremen¢8 of the 2011 Act have not been met, or to which, in my opinion. attentiOfL should be drawn in order to enable a proper under8tanding ot the accounts to be reached. T.W.Ta8kez F.C.A. Chartered Accountant 52A Station Road A8hlngton Northumberland 20 Septett￿er 2022

MIIID ACTIVX 8TATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES IIICLtIDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR EiIDED 31 MARCH 2022 2022 Unre8trlcted Restrleted 2021 TOTA Notes TOTAL INCOME 7ROXs Incorne f rotn Generated FundB: Grants and Donations Received 34,692 32,492 67,184 147,255 Investment Income: Bar￿ Interest Received 242 242 324 34,934 32,492 67.426 147,579 EZPEE4DITURE ON: Charltable Activities 14,606 73,978 88,584 101,510 blot Ilovwll¢nt Fund8 20.328 141,4861 121.1581 46,069 Total Funds Brought Forward 87,542 83.335 170,877 124. 808 Total Fund8 Carried Forward £ 107,870 e 41,849 £ 149,719 170,877 None of our actlvlties were acquired or discontinued and there were no recognised gains or losses other than as shown above during the above two f inancial year5. The note8 on page 5 fonn part of these accounts.

MIND ACTIVE BALfkNCE BEEZT AS AT 31 MARCE 2022 Note8 2022 Unre8trlcted Reotrl¢ted 2021 TOTAL TOTAL FIZED ABSET8 anglble A88et6 CDRREWT ASSETS Payments in Advance Cash at Bank 344 129. 096 344 170. 945 535 191,046 41.849 129,440 41,849 171,289 191,581 CREDITORS Amounts Becomlng Due And Payable Within One Year 21,570 21,570 20,704 Nrr CIJRRENT ASSETS 107, 870 41.949 149, 719 170, 877 TOTAL A88RTS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIE8 £ 107,870 E 41,849 £ 149,719 f 170,877 TOTA￿ FUNDS £ 107,870 £ 41,849 f 149,719 £ 170.877 Approved by the Trustees Comlttee on 31 July 2022 and signed on its behalf by: G.Slaughter Tnistee/chair G. Easton Tru8tee The notes on pages 5 forrn part of these accounts.

5a. MIND ACTIVE PIOTE8 TO THE ACCOTfATS FOR TEE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 ACCOIJNTIHG POLICIES Ba$I8 02 AeeouAtin The principal accounting policies adopted and judgements made In the preparation of the financial account8 are: a, the financial accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting amd Reporting by Charitie8: Statement of ReconThended practice applicable to charitie8 preparlng their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ot Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20151 Icharities SORP IFRS 1021 I, and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charlties 2¥Ct 2011. b, As we meet the definition of a public benefit entity, assets and Ilabilities are initially recognised at historlcal cost or transaction value, unle88 Otherwise stated. Fund Accountln Unrestricted funds are available for u8e at the discretlon of the Trustee8 in £urtherance of our general objectives. Restricted funds are Subjected to restrictions on thelr expendlture imposed by the donor. Inct)me 11 Inc¢)rne is included in the Statement of Flnaneial Activities when we are entitled to the Income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The followlng specl£lc policies are applied to particular categories of Income: Income from our actlvities Is recognlsed on an accruals basls. Incotne received by way of Grants and Donations is Included in the statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlernent 18 not conditional on the delivery of a Specific perfonnance by ourselves, are recognised when we become unconditionally entitled to the grant. Grants related to per£ortnance and specific deliverable8 are accounted for as we earn the right to consideration by our perfortnance. Invest]nent Incorne is included when receivable. The value ot service8 provided by volunteers has not been included In these accounts. enditure Expenditure is recognlsed on an accrualB ba818, including VAT. It cornprise8 those costs incurred in the aellvery ot our activlties and 6ervice8. It include8 both costs that can be allocated to Such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Pan8Ion 8chetye We operate defined eontribution pension schemes. Contribution8 are charged to the Statement of Financial Activittes as incurred. TAXATION As a Registered Charityi we have no liability to Corporation Tax.

5b. MIMD ACTIVE IIOTZ8 TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR TEE YEAR EIIDED 31 BIARCH 2022 . IIFr MOVBMENf IN rn8 2022 2021 This is stated after charging. staf f C08ts Trustees Remuneratlon and Expenses 67,705 85,125 staff Cost8 were as follows: Wages and Salaries Social Security Costs Pension Contributions 59.074 4.212 4.419 70.400 8,951 5,774 67,705 85,125 No employee received emoluments of over £60,000. The average number of eTnployees, calculated on the basis of full-time equivalents was 3 12020 31 11 employees belong to pension schemes. CREDITOR81 knouDt# B•conlng Due Aod ?ayabl• Wlthln One Yeari 2022 2021 Sundry ereditors and Accrued Charges 21,570 20.704 ANALYBIB OF RESTRICTED FUND8 Brought Forward Incorne Expenditure Carried Fotwara Kellett Fund Greggs FovLdation CoTnmunity Fund IAward8 for All) The Joicey Trust Hadrian Trust Northumberland County Council Slr James Knott Trust Charles Hayward Foundation Ilen bane Foundation Balllnger Trust Rldley Family Trust National Lottery Comm￿ltY Fund pargiter Trust Asian Fund Barnes Fund 22,536 25,243 3,552 2,024 724 500 2,644 2,652 2,652 6,217 8,990 554 4,297 750 7,500 21,023 11,938 1,007 2,024 724 500 2,644 2,652 2,652 10,979 7,042 554 4,297 750 5,192 9,013 13,305 2,545 15,000 10.238 1,948 9,992 4,800 83,335 32.492 73,978 41,849

Sc. MIND ACTIVZ NOTES TO THE ACCOTJMT8 FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 IIARCE 2022 Continued. NAruRE OF RE8TRICTED PtJND8 Kellett Pund (via Community Foundation serving Tyne & wear and Northumberlandl fund our Castle Morpeth and Blyth Valley coThllnunity-based and In-home activities. Gregg8 Foundation and Ballinger Trust fund our Staff and core costs. Co]munity (Awards for All) changed to supporting 3 Christma8 Event8. Prime and Barnes Funds (via Collllnunity Foundationl funded our cortmunlty-based and in-home activities. The Joicey Trust and Hadrian Trust fund our care home activities, core costs and activity days. Northumberland County Council will fund a eoach outing. Sir James IfJ]ott Yrust tund staff cost8 and care home activities. Charles Hayward Foundatlon and Allen L￿e Foundation fund our staff costs and social inclusion day8. Ridley Famlly Trust fund our Staff salaries, operational co8t8 and cllent activities. National Lottery CoNDnunity Fund provided a Covid Recovery Grant relating to our core costs and mens groups. Parglter Trust fund Supports core costs and historical visits. Asian fund supported older peoples activities.

MIND ACTIVE DETAILED STATEMENT OF FItallClAL ACTIVITIES INCLtIDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOIJNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCE 2022 2022 tWnre8trlcted Re8trlcted 2021 TOYAL TOTA INC¢)ME YROM: GrantB and Donation8 Received 34,692 32,492 67,184 147,255 Bank Interest Received 242 242 324 34,934 32,492 67,426 147, 579 EXPENDITDRE Ohl: statt Cost8 Volunteers Expen8e8 Repairs and Renewals Telephone Charges Postage, Printing and Stationery Heating and Lighting Insurances Rent and Rates Legal and Protesslonal Fees Events, Activities and Training Accountancy Fees TranB£erred to Free Re8erve8 14,387 53,318 67,705 85,125 26 766 985 522 924 2,855 57B 11,724 2,280 209 702 1,365 417 967 2,594 3,050 1,494 2,184 3,403 766 985 522 924 2.855 578 11,943 2,280 219 14.606 73,978 88,5S4 101, 510 NET MOVEMENT IN FTJIIDS 20,328 141.4861 121,1581 46,069 Total Funds Brought Forward 87,542 83,335 170,877 124, 808 Total FundB Carried Forward £107, 870 e 41,849 £ 149,719 £ 170,877 None of our actlvltles were acqulred or discontinued and there were no recogni$ed gains or losses other th￿ as shown above during the above two f inancial years. The notes on page 5 form part of these accounts.

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R•glstsr•d Charlty Numb•r. 1096712 MIND Aellve 24 Front Street Wesl Bedlington Northumberland NE22 SUB {01670182¢)461 Email". [e-mail] Web.. www.mindactive org.uk Facebook. MIND Active Bedlington Twrtler.. MINDActiveNE Acknowl•dg•rn•nts: Thanks to our.. Dedicated Team of Volunleef8, Artists, Partne￿hIPs, Staff and Students. Trustees,. Gillian Slaughter. Eleanor Kelly, Judy Wlbourne, Carena Parry, Dr. Catherine Guy. Kelsey Monaghan and Glad Easton. Sal•ly Bulldlng Confldenu and Publlc Intsgr•¢lon 8•nk Ac¢ount: TSB Bank 3-5 Newgate Street Morpelh NorthuM￿rIand NE61 1AN Indo￿ndent Examln•r. T.W. Tasker F.C A. Chartered Accountant 52a Slalion Road Ashington Northumberfand NE63 9UJ

R•connoctsd Foreword Our Dad, Eric, first became aware of Mind Active during his regular visits lo his dearest friend Margaret, who was a resident in a Northumberland care home. Until going into care, Margaret, like our Dad lived a full and active life and the activsties Mind Active organised ensured she and the other residents experienced fun, laughter and men181 stimulation. Our Dad a￿ayS loved to get involved in these events, particularly the music and singing ones and was so impressed wrth the WOTk and dedication of your charity that he wanted to help in any way he could. Sadly, our Dad passed away last year but we hope your organisalion continues lo thrive. 1115 such a worthwhile cause that does so much for the local community and its older residents. All the best for the fvture, Clare and Leahanne 'Thg alKJve says it all. Many thanks to 811 Goncem6

Vlslon Enhance the quality of lrfe provision of dependent older people. Voluntsèrs Week Thank You Mlsslon To facilitate inclusive mind stimulating group activities and wider communty wellbeing events with older people living in re5wJential care homes and people living wrth a debilitating Co￿litiOn fr(Mn their own homes. Charity Objective 2.1 "For the public benefft to improve the qualty of lrfe of older people living in Residenlial Care Homes and Marginalised Older People from their Homes in Northumberland mainly in South East of the County. primarily but not exelusivety by the provision of activities aimed towards social inclusion, mentsl stimulation and well-being". "A*ThYAciM ha$ ovem (SAf81yl) allresmctsons imposed, ¥wll dTh&l"

"Welcome to our 2021122 Annual Report" Ladlo8 Zoom Group "Glam Girf8" Long Awaltod G•t-togothor In the year of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il's Platinum Jubilee, we too will celebrate with our "China. 20th Annivefsary. coincidentally marked in modern limes with the giving of platinum gifts. We may not be showered with such valuable trinkets, bul we are immensely proud of our GOLD Standard Investors in People recognition, which we have held for many years and rare among the voluntary sector. We have been praised many times for the quality and standard of our inteNenlions, but more than ever we have pulled out all of the stops and delivered a level of service second lo none, during 2 years of everchanging restrictions to successfully keep our client groups connected wherever they may be. In 2002, we began this 3 year project wrth ambitions to support meaningful activities in 3 local care homes. 20 years on. and we are supporting homes across the country, and even as far away as Canada and Australia, using modem digital fomis of delivery to overcome all coV￿-19 could throw al us. Over the 2 decades we have supported hundreds of volunteers and students to develop their journey through life, whatever their personal goals may have been. Many gained invaluable experience and confidence lo secure employment and university placements, a number used our charity for their academic studies and we can boast students qualifying as a Social Worker, Phycologisl, and Doctor. Quite remarkable for a small loeal community charity F8cwle Imve flvm8d￿nthn9 èmpathy, undetstartjing support rThreach c¢herf Due to our sound financial management and carefully planned delivery we are in a secure position lo deliver beyond the past challenges. and with our beneficiaiies, move fotward together. 2022 is destined to be a Iruly significant 201b Anniversary year. Gillian Slaughtgr (Chalrl

Trustees The trustees meet regularfy to monitor and ensure we undertake actsvities for the public benefit, particulady those members of our aged community living in residential care homes, as de￿nbed in our Charrty Objective. Trustees Trustees revEw and ensure finanoes are used in a¢cordance with grant requirements and within budget. Tnjstees also support the legal aspects of the organisalion. Trustees are personalty liable onty rf the.. Charity suffers loss caused by acting unlawfully. imprudentty or OUts￿e the temis of the charity's goveming document. Charty is to debts whkth a￿￿nt to more than Trustees have fully complied with their responsibilities with due regard to public benefft when exercising any powers andlor dulles. with regular twslee meetings, project updates and periodical reports ensuring effective risk management of project and tearn. End of Yoar Roport approved by: &llyourh81p W v&wJ you have rK) hthv much you hav8 I￿1￿1 me th8sepast fewyears" (Trustee). ..-4É..L44th0 Date..

Pandemic Artists and Partnerships Car• Hom• Ground• Porfomianc• Agelng Well Nglwork S•r¥lce Sector Partn•rn Alnwlck Gardens Festive Activityrrreats Packs Andy McGowan Slng•r Bedlington Golf Club Captain's Charity SoMlon8 Bed. Salvallon Army Social Activlty Day Venue CVA Blyth Vall•y Voluntary Sector Support Dave Mbnikln Northumbrian Music & Patter Fool's Gold P•rfomiances Graham Lané Singer Jesslca Ir¥ing Singgr Mark Mccann Singer Mavis Crudace Gentle Exercise & Movement Musical Minds Show Group Northumberfand CC Coasts. Parks & Leisurè Northumberfand CVA Networks & Alliance& Paul Grant Perfornler R8:Connect Tablet Dovicos Partners Tom & Marge Singern Wost Slogkbum Hall Summer Picnics Venuo

Managing Risk Covld-19 Safo Beaml8h lAu￿uM Vislt thout doubl the pandemic caused a huge crisis. one element of which was the access lo personal protective equipment. As cross infection management was not new to OUT team, with training delivered Sin￿ 2002 and very experienced lead members, we already had necessary stock, skills and daily practice to ensure the maximum safety fof everyone with regards to hygiene and managing controlled risk at all times. Whilst working from home infpction was not so much of a work issue, but as we began to reengage client groups we reinforced training. practi￿ and updated policies, to ensure safe and effective systems were in place to manage risk al all limes. We also worked closely with supporting partnerships lo secure open spaces wrth tape barriers and warning posters to help the general public lo stay clear of our client group activities, though we encouraged Ihem to watch and enjoy sharing our feelgood sessions from without. Dementia guests needed more Ihought and attention to detailed strategies, as they didn't afways appreciate or understand the need to maintain st￿la1 distancing. Hand-gels where e85iIy available and squeezed onlo clients, hands and they were encouraged lo rub this in, while anti-bacterial hand wipes could be used for skin contact and hard surfaces along with our sanitiser sprays. 'm￿ 8 bwj aNe lo meel up likemind8dcanngmwle fijra Even On￿ the UK Government removed the need for compulsory Test and Tracing, we continued this practice throughout, not just to safeguard against infection, but also lo reassure and reinforce participant confidence.

Home Delivery Although we completed a number of doorstep deliveries this year, including Christmas Activity Packs donated from Elderberries of Alnwick Gardens, this section focuses on care and nursing home seNice provision in a second year of disruptive Covid-19 restrictions. "It was lovely to be rgm&mtsmdby you all. Many thanks" We started the year by continuing lo deliver electronic services including the very popular emailed quizzes, themed activities and our popular targeted Zoom sessions.. exercises, Chi Gong. ladies and men's groups, sing-along, performances and shows. These developed to involve a greater number of homes which helped activity co-ordinalors support the mental and physical wellbeing of their residents, many of whom enduring another year away from the comfort and love of visits from family and friends. Cheered along by our sessions and care home activity co-ordinators, residents sang, danced and laughed along wrth the Zoom sessions, smiling and visibly more alert from the experiences. Doorstep Dropvoffs During the summer, we reinstated supported outdoor adivities in care and nursing home grounds with residents enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. On other occasions, we delivered from outside of conservatory doorways to groups sitting just inside or in large lounges with residents sat well away from our team. Remarkably we le￿ived many grateful comments from people who remembered us and were pleased lo welcome us back with many expressions of thanks shafed. Some homes eventually redU￿d their quarantine restrictions and we quickly delivered very rewarding and enjoyable Covid- 19 safe activities with groups of iesidents gathered in the lounges. 11 was extremely disappointing when the Omicron variant suddenly halted this with the reintroduction of lockdown and restricted access. "Il was very to not fe&1 so alon8" We are ready however, to launch back into full "Home Delivery" as soon as we are permitted lo safely do so.

Historic Visits Historic Wallington Hall & Exclusive High Toa Treat For the first time. we were fortunate to receive a grant for beneficiaries from their own homes to ￿conneCt with the wider community, with fijnding specifically to provhje coach travel and visits to historic places. These special one4ay outings proved invaluable for pro¥￿ing previously inaccessible cultural opportunities, that successfully encouraged participation away from the security of clients, homes, helping them to reconnect among the general public in wide•open safe spaces. Ensuring social distancing and personal comfort was crucial lo our success by increasing participant confidence and reduejng anxiety. Special arrangements were made for meals lo ensure all felt safely apart from the general public sharing the same venues, with many lunches being ouldoors in the fine weather. In some Instan￿$, we were given exclusive venue access, which made a significant difference as our groups clearly relaxed with lrfted mood as they freely explored the amazing local heritsge sites. li, This proved a very popular project with local attraction$ welcoming us all. preparing for our arrival. providing conducted tours and ensuring everyone was safely included. The pandemic has taught many lessons, but one of the mosl interesting in this case was the wellbeing benefits gained from the opportunity and freedom to explore and share a rare type of quality time together. "Il *wld have ljeen lo have IDSt touch ￿1￿ such a lovely fornearfy 1112 yeaTr. Friendsh¥)s h8ve grown"

Targeted Soclal Incluslon Flylng Hlgh at Brllllant Alnwl¢k Gard•n$ Much focus was placed on ways to continue direct support for the social wellbeing and physical needs of our client groups, as the country moved through Ihe various pandemic restridions. One of the greatest successes promoting this core focus was the introduction of Zoomiry, and the resulting growth of beneficiaries lapping into this invaluable resource. Sessions were developed to not only maintsin connections and mental wellbeing, bul also physical motof skills supported by our regularexerGise, Chi Gong and movementto music shows. Of course, Ihis was not a perfect substitute for face-lo-fa engagement, so once again we took full advantage of the fine weather with an increase in outdoor spaces activities. including". picnics, fish and chips promenade walks and an amazing historic places programme. We even enjoyed invites to some special Alnwick Gardens and local Golf club events, providing some sense of previous nomality to beneficiaries. Client wellbeing was a paramount consideration for all our actions. and safe travel was a contributory factor in ensuring participation, which we achieved by providing taxi travel for those that needed it. Atthough this was not a usual provision. it was so clearly welcomed under these exceptional circumstances lo keep the mosl vulnerable connected. . Supe￿ d8y trips- so well ooanis8d ènd enjoy& The above strategy proved to be a highly effective fomula ensuring beneficiaries nol only survived the bvo-year pandemic, bLrt emerged stronger,. socially, mentally and physically.

Flexibillty Two years of mixed permrtted tradrtional service provision and remote access using digital age technology, has clear demonstrated the fflexibilty of our voluntary organisalion, with lull philanthropic support of funders to delNer in any way available for the mental wellbeing of d*nt groups isolated and excluded by a deadty vin￿. FI￿ Weather Safe Space Plcnlcs It is testament to the abilty of the team members to embra what $C￿e sectors label "Blue-sky thinking", to find and develop new ways of working using their years of vast experience and previous experimentsl activrties recalled over the last 20 years of the project. This ￿aMIr￿ was not wasted, and they quickly adapted to deliver meaningful activits.es that not onty engaged clients to promote mentsl wellbeing through social inclusion. but even reached lo Supporting the physical heath of peop￿'trapped. in residential care settings. and in their own homes for months al a time. ere other sectors may have fixed Ou￿uts delivery mchjels. our voluntary seNice retained the flexibilrty to quickly adapt and modify lo meet Ihe unexpected and exlremety challenging needs of beneficiaries. At no time duriThJ our 2 decades of existence has this been more eV￿ent than the last Iwo yearn. AvoKling procurement, fixed contracts aThl restrictive statutory service agreements, our small local communty charity proved to have a swJnificanl fiexible advantage to change. adapt and deliver exadty when and where needed. Okl fashioned values proven as true today as they ever were.

Thank8 to the folk￿ng for their fundiThJ supp(xtthis year. G￿ggS Foundation Ballinger Charitable Trust Back to Offi¢0: 1* Indoor Trn•tee Moeling Sln¢o Start of Pandomic Communty Foundation (Kellett Fund) Communty Foundation (Bames Fund) Communty Foundation (Prime Fund) Communty Foundation (Pargiter Trust) Community Foundation (Asian Fund) The Allen Lane Foundation The Sir James Knott Trust Awards For All 5p The Joicey Trust The Hadrian Trust r The Charles Hayward Foundation Dransfield Family Bedlington Golf Club Captain's Charity Northumberland CC (Empowering Communities) Northumberland CC (Covid-support Grants) Our sincere thanks to individuals and groups that supported the charty with funeral service colleth'ons. miscellaneous gifts and donations.

Statistical Data The tearn has succossfvlty achieved the following: End of Life Care Team Consultation 130 202 Landline Telephone Support Care & Nursing homes Supported Consultatlon Sossions Face-to*ace Delivery: 18 10 CarelNursing Homo Actlvlty Vlsits Outdoor Summer Programme Events Social Inclusion Ro¢onne¢t Activity Day Lunches Doorstep Drop Fostlve Activity Packs & Treats Coach Ouling8 MenlLadigs Groups Local Venue Get-togethers Alnwick Gardgn8 Christma8 Tea Dan¢• 21 32 Emailed & Posted Activities: 10,467 CraftslGamoslQulzzesrrhemedlBgd Boundl BlrthdaylChrf8tma8 & Post Cards Interactive Zoom Sosslons: 32 32 15 75 39 Men'8 Group8 Ladi08 Group8 Coffee Morning8 Community & CarelNurnlng Home Ex8￿1$08 Jolnt CarelNursing Home Entertainment Show8 .. Ihe lrieTh1&tyw and fgeh"w supwrt8d, listsn8d to and part of8 g￿up olpeople has b9en oulslanding" Total Number of Actlvltle8 Dellv•r•d Total Number of Partici ato Attendances Tolal Actlvlties Durin 2 Year Pandemic Period Totsl Attendance8 Dvrin 2 Year Pandemlc Perlod

Business Unusual Over the last two years. there has been a lot of work achieved which would previously not have been Considered anything like our normal delivery. Coming Together Celèbratlon8 Ongoing restrictions Pfevenling typical services, no care or nursing home access, lockdowns and self-isolation of particulady vulnerable and fearful individuals was a complete contrast to anything that y￿nt before. To do nothing and wait out the pandemic was never an option for our team, as we all recognised the enhanced dient need, and we adapted lo overcome the challenges. which we originally believed was to be short-term at the start of lockdown 1. However, this year we were ready. With many years providing an extensive range of SeN1￿$, we quickly revisited our many years of experience and capitalised on learning lo provide a level of service second to none. In a world where we constantly hear the expression 'lessons will be learned., we can twly justify such stalement as we took full advantage of past delivery. This meant every penny of charity money spent over the last 19 years increased exponentially in value, as we revisited learning to meaningfully engage with client groups in every possible way, including refining our real-time digital indusion services. . MindAclive has ￿ne oulof ils way on a daily ba&s Io £X￿nect with everycw in so many ways" Even with the above success. we have one other °Business Unusual" observation.. during the pre-pandemic year we recorded a record 6,327 beneficiary attendances. but during Ihe pandemic using our refined and adapted practices we saw this increase lo an astonishing 74,536 from both our permitted traditional and supported ele¢troni¢ social and wellbeing engagement.

Fine Weather Success Once again, we took full advantage of pemitted outdoor client activities using the open spa￿S to minimise the risk of CovKI-19 spread among beneficiaries. As soon as the weather looked favourable, we focussed on a range of repeat picnics and walks. at our usual known locations that V￿ considered 'protected-spaces'. Having used these locations for many years. we were familiar with the layout and how to protect our group activity parts'cipants from public encroachment. Protscted Spa¢08 - Community Allotm•nt Days These places also being ¥￿11 known by our benefiuaries, helped to boost their confidence to venture beyond the safety and isolation of their front doors, with their trust in MIND Actfve bringing them back together. appreciating the safety precautions put in place to protect them. Several of our participants without their own transport were encouraged to attend our activtties with the use of free taxi travel to and from the outdoor sessions. This proved invaluable for enabling those particularly excluded by the fear of catching the virus. to feel able to join in and benefft from the fresh air. company and being outdoors. on￿ again, knowng our clients. needs coupled with our long-leamed practice knowledge, we were able to match dients to the types of activities they enjoyed for each to benefit fully while the fine weather continued. A resoundirvJ success any way you look at it.

Bouncing Back Il's heartening to know that in our 20th Annivernary year, we finally feel more pos¢lNe to move beyond the past ts¥o devastating pandemic years with over 160,000 Covpj linked deaths. thousands of people living wrth lifelime ￿lated after effects, and not forgettiThJ the muttitude of bereaved and distraught famils, many of whom being prevented from comforting their loved ones during their final days. "Tiddlywom-pom-pom {$trollingl on the prom-prom-prom" We are grateful not lo have lost any of our community benefiuaries due to CovKI-19. and justtfiabty pro￿1 that all our precautions procedures provKled our attendees wrth the reassurance and confKlence to maintsin strong link$ with each other safely throughout. Their many messages of appreciation recorded and CaptU￿d in this document, 5h(ywed we adapted and delivered services that met extraordinary during the prolonged crisis. Now it is time to encourage and support all of our dient groups to open their doors and reengage back into their coMmunrt￿s. and wf(h our long years of hardamed twst, we a￿ better placed to get back to delNering direct serV￿eS that meaningfulty engage our Vulnerab￿ and isolated okler people. to help them enjoy their later years and buikl happy enduring memories shared wrlh their loved ones. 'It was nice lo l)ave somelhing to h(￿d ￿ to- 2022r23 will be a year of recovery aThJ togethemess. aThJ we are eagedy awarting an exctting year ahead with our dedicated team. which this report deaty demonstrate$. Bouncing Back - "Back lo tho Futurn-

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Reconnecting 'We slncerely hope you continue this wonderful work and once agaln send much appreciation and thanks." (Cheny Lodge Residential Care Home, Surrey) MIND Active 24 Front Street West. Bedlington. Northumberland NE22 SUB Telephone: {01670) 820461 email: [e-mail] MIND Active Bedlington MINDActiveNE N￿w.mindactive.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1096712 NVEqTQRS IN PEO*'LE