NIIID ACTIVE
24 Front street West
Bedlington
Northumberland
Investoro People ltkldl
Tel 1016701 820461
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.
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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.

MIND Active
4¥r
2021- 2022
Reconnectlng In
bllc
paces
INVESTORS
IN PEOPLE
Celebrati
Restriction Easing
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R•glstsr•d Charlty Numb•r. 1096712
MIND Aellve
24 Front Street Wesl
Bedlington
Northumberland
NE22 SUB
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Email". mindaciive@tiscali.co.uk
Web.. www.mindactive org.uk
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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 famil*s, 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 hard*amed 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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Anchor (rhe Manor House. Harrogate)
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Our sir4Jing group decided to do songs from musicals this week,. They
really enjoy their sesyons as...
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Harr&38le Care Home Enjoying Our Emailed Song Sheets

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: mindactive@tiscali.co.uk
MIND Active Bedlington
MINDActiveNE
N￿w.mindactive.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1096712
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IN PEO*'LE