CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1096712 Mind Active Unaudited Financial Statements 31 March 2024 Investors in People Standard
Mind Active Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 Page Trustees, annual report Independent examiner's report to the trustees Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account) Statement of financial position Notes to the financial statements The following pages do not form part of the financial statements Detailed statement of financial activities 15
Mind Active Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Reference and administrative details Regislered charity name Mind Active Charity registration number 1096712 Principal office and registered 24 Front Street West office Bedlington Northumberland NE22 SUB The trustees G Slaughter E Kelly J Wilboume DrCGuy G Easton K Monaghan Chair Independent examiner JFS Torbitt Chartered Certrfied Accountants 58 Durham Road Birtley Co Durham DH3 2QJ We are a Regislered Charity (No 1096712) and have operated successfully Sin 14 August 2002, within the terms of our Trust Deed. Our Bankers are TSB Bank Plc. 3-5 Newgate Streel, Morpeth, Northumberland. We appoint Solicitors as necessary.
Mind Active Trustees. Annual Report (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Structure, governance and management Truslees All trustees give their time voluntarily and recerve no benefit. Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees The Truslees seek to ensure that the users needs are reflected through the diversity of the trustee body. To enhance the potential pool of Trustees, selecled individuals who may wish lo become Trustees are approached as necessary. Trustees are re-appointed annually. Trustees Induction and Training New Trustees are actively encouraged by the existing Trustees, having regard to any specialist skills required. New Trustees are briefed on Iheir legal obligations under Charity Law, our Trusl Deed, the Committee and the decision making process, future plans and recent performance. They are encouraged to attend appropriate training. and made aware of Charity Commission publications. Feedback is encouraged. Risk Management We have assessed land reviewed regularly) the major risks lo which we are exposed, in particular those related to our operations and finances, and are satisfied Ihat systems are in place lo mitigate our exposure. No major risks have been identified. A key element in our management of financial risk is the setting and regular review of our Reserves policy. Reserves Policy Free Reserves are those funds not tied up in Fixed Assets or DesignatedlRestricled funds. We retain an appropriate amount of reserves in line with Charity Commission gLJidelines, and continue lo review and forecast the level required to sustain operations should income generating activities be curtailed. After making provision for Redundancy Costs. free reseNes decreased from £99,856 to £80,514 during the year. equating to approximately 3 months of expenditure. Whilst the current level of reserves may prove sufficient. il is our view that it is prudent to ensure we hold an adequate amourst of Free Reserve5 to mainlain financial flexibility and resilience over the course of forthcoming challenges and uncertainties. Objectives and activities The charity Objective continues to support the quality of life and social inclusion needs of older people that find themselves marginalised, isolated andlor lonely due to where they live. challenging caring responsibilities andlor debilitating conditions. Our Policies are reviewed annually, and updated as necessary. We refer to Charity Commission guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and ensure that future plans remain focused on meeting beneficiary needs. Funding restrictions can limit our activities, but we endeavour to ensure that r)0 beneficiaries appropriale lo our aims are excluded. Equal access to our Servi is imporlant lo us, and we promote local understanding of our work. Strategic report The following sections for achievements and performance and financial review form the strategic report of the charity.
Mind Active Trustees. Annual Report {continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Achlevements and performance This has been anolher very successful and rewarding year. delivering meaningful social inclusion opportunities with a large number of vulnerable and marginalised older people living across our communities. We continue to be the only organisation we are aware of. that actually delivers activities that brings residenlial care and nursing home residents logether with isolated older people from their own homes to share in meaningful social gatherings. promoting both mental and physical wellbeing, whilst building lasting friendships and connections that conlinue beyond our provision. Financial review Our state of affairs remains satisfactory, as detailed in the attached Financial Accounts. Our assets continue to be adequate and available to meet our obligations. Plans for future periods The charity team will continue to deliver a wide range of face-to-face social group activities in local care and nursing homes, but also events in the wider community using local indoor and outdoor spaces, involving people from their own homes living wilh isolating debiliialing conditions their carers and subsequent bereaved carers. We will continue to provide this effective tried and tested formula inlo Ihe future for as long as we have the resources to deliver. Some of the outdoor and community venue activities will involve a mix of both carelnursing home residents and people from their own homes. This model helps often marginalised local people to feel connected, raising mood and improving social interaction and wellbeing. We will also visit residential care and nursing homes to deliver group activities. taking the community to those unable to leave the care support. This might also include one-to-one aclivities for those reslricted to Iheir rooms or beds. We have developed a Ihree-year long-term plan to conlinue to deliver meaningful quality of life provision, and we will endeavour to secure additional grants to add to our existing funds. The trustees. annual report and the strategic report were approved on on behalf of the board of trustees by= G Slaughter Trustee G Easton Trustee
Mind Active Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Mind Active Year ended 31 March 2024 I report lo the Irustees on my examination of the financial statements of Mind Active I'the charity'} for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As Ihe trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Acl 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under seclion 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examinalion. I confirm that no matters have come to my attenlion in connection with Ihe examinalion giving me cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in respect of Ihe charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act., or the financial statements do not accord with Ihose records.. or the financial slatemenls do not comply with the accounting requiremenls concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Jane Freeman FCCA Independent Examiner 58 Durham Road Birtley Co Durham DH3 2QJ
Mind Active Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 March 2024 2024 Restricted funds Total funds 2023 Unrestricted funds Total funds Note Income Donations and grants Investmenl income 8,165 936 53,843 62.008 936 53.389 459 Total income 9.101 53.843 62,944 53,848 Expenditure Expendilure on raising funds.. Costs of raising donations and grants Governance 28.528 200 54.619 1,600 83,147 1,800 88,096 2,250 Total expenditure 28.728 56,219 84,947 90,346 Net expenditure {19,627) {2,376) (22.003) (36,498) Transfers between funds 63 (63) Net movement in funds {19,564) (2,439) (22.003) (36,498) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 99.857 13,364 113,221 149,719 80.293 10.925 91.218 113,221 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing aclivilies. The notes on pages 7 to 13 fomi part of these financial statements.
Mind Active Statement of Financial Position 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Note Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 288 113,440 400 134,391 113,728 134,791 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets (22,510) 91,218 (21,5701 113.221 Total assets less current liabilities 91,218 113,221 Net assets 91,218 113,221 Funds of the charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 10.925 80.293 13,364 99,857 Total charity funds 10 91.218 113,221 These fnancial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on Yand are signed on behalf of the board by: G Slaughter Trustee G Easton Trustee The notes on pages 7 to 13 forni part of these financial statements.
Mind Active Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting policles Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on Ihe hislorical cost basis. The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the entity- Going concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability lo continue. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expendilure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal. and fall into one of two sub-classes= restricted income funds or endowment funds. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the stslement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity., it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaclion will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income= income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established. income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the deltvery of the conlracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requiremenl for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricled. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannol be fully recovered. and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates.. expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events. non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. expenditure on charitable activities includes all cosls incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
Mind Active Notes to the Financial Statements (eontinued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting policies (continuÈd) Resources expended other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activilies. All costs are allocated lo expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs altribulable lo a single activity are allocated directly lo that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities Ihey contribule to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis. Donations and grants Unrestricted Funds Restricled Total Funds Funds 2024 Donalions and fundraising Donations and fundraising 8,165 8,165 Grants Ballinger Trust Ridley Family Trust The Joicey Trust The Barnes Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland The Prime Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland The Cost-of-Living Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Hadrian Trust Heart of Blyth Northumberland County Council 20.000 5,000 3,000 20,000 5,000 3,000 3.500 3,500 10,000 10,000 9,858 1,000 985 500 9,858 1,000 985 500 8,165 53,843 62,008 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Donations and fundraising Donations and fundraising 4,889 4,889 Grants The Kellet Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Ballinger Trust The Dickon Trust Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Newcastle Building Society Community Fund The Prime Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Northumberland County Council Queen's Platinum Jubilee 15,000 15.000 15,000 15,000 5,000 3,000 5,000 3,000 10,000 10,000 500 500 4,889 48,500 53,389
Mind Active Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Investment income Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Bank interest receivable 936 936 459 459 Costs of raising donations and grants Unrestricted Funds Restricled Total Funds Funds 2024 Staff Costs Volunteers Expenses Repairs and Renewals Telephone Charges Postage, Printing and Stalionery Healing and Lighting Insurances Rent and Rales Legal and Professional Fees Events, Activities and Training Sundries 23,421 492 21 46 33,845 832 30 668 156 1,245 577 2.400 687 13,976 203 57,266 1,324 51 714 156 1,519 689 2,400 800 17,939 289 274 112 113 3,963 86 28.528 54,619 83,147 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Staff Costs Volunteers Expenses Repairs and Renewals Telephone Charges Postage, Printing and Stationery Heating and Lighting Insurances Rent and Rates Legal and Professional Fees Events, Activities and Training 12,751 101 50.822 3.198 163 1,019 348 1,303 802 2.679 309 12,778 73,421 63.573 3,299 163 1,054 457 1.303 802 2,679 1,989 12.778 88,097 35 109 1.680 14.676 Governance Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds 2024 2023 Support costs 200 1,600 1.800 2,250 The 2023 total of £2,250 relates wholly to Restricted Funds
Mind Active Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Independent examination fees 2024 2023 Fees payable to the independent examiner for: Independent examination of the financial statements 1.800 2,250 Staff costs The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows.. 2024 2023 Wages and salaries 57,266 63.573 Staff costs were as follows.. Wages and salaries Social Security costs Pension Contribulions 53,033 58,864 4,233 4,709 57,266 63,573 The average head count of employees during the year was 212023.. 3). No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year12023'. Nill. Debtors 2024 2023 Olher debtors 288 400 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Social security and other taxes 21,570 241 699 21,570 22,510 21,570 10. Analysis of charitable funds Unrestricted funds At 1 April 2023 At Tran5fer5 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure General funds 99.857 9.101 128,728) 63 80,293 10
Mind Active Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 10. Analysls of charitsble funds (¢Onlinued) Unrestricted funds At 1 April 2022 At Transfers 31 March 2023 Income Expenditure General funds 107,870 5.348 {14,676) 1.315 99.857 Restricted funds At 1 April 2023 At Transfers 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure The Kellet Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Greggs Foundation Ballinger Trusl The Prime Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland The Dickon Trust Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Newcastle Building Society Community Fund Ridley Family Twst The Joicey Trust The Barnes Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland The Cost-of-Living Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Hadrian Trust Heart of Blyth Northumberland County Council 3,370 1.696 4.949 (3,370) (1,696) (19.702) 20,000 (1521 5,095 1,858 10,000 (9.816) (40) 2.002 826 (826) 665 (665) 15,010) 11,901) 5,000 3,000 10 1,099 3.500 (771) 2,729 9.858 1,000 985 (9,977) 11,000) 19851 119 500 (500) 13.364 53.843 (56,219) (63) 10,925 11
Mind Active Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 10 Analysls of charltable funds f¢ontinued) Restricted funds At 1 April 2022 At Transfers 31 March 2023 Income Expenditure The Kellet Fund Community Foundalion for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Greggs Foundation Awards for All Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Ballinger Trust Ridley Family Trust The Barnes Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland The Prime Fund Community Foundation for Tyne & Wear & Northumberland The Dickon Trust Community Foundalion for Tyne & Wear & Northumberland Newcastle Building Society Communily Fund Northumberland County Council Queen's Platinum Jubilee 9,013 13,305 15,000 (20.262) (11.341} (3811 (2681 3,370 1,696 2.545 10,238 1,948 (2,5451 (20,021) (1,948) 15.000 (268> 4,949 4,800 {4,800) 10.000 17.744) (398) 1,858 5.000 14,174) 826 3.000 (2,335) 665 500 1500) 41,849 48.500 (75,670) (1,3151 13,364 11. Analysis of net assets between funds Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Nel assets 102,803 (22,510) 80,293 10,925 113,728 (22,5101 91,218 10,925 12
Mind Active Notes to the Financial Statements (¢ontinuedJ Year ended 31 March 2024 11. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued) Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 121,427 (21,570) 99,857 13.364 134,791 121,570) 113.221 13,364 13
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Mind Active Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Income Donations and grants Donations and fundraising The Kellet Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Ballinger Trust The Dickon Trust Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Newcastle Building Society Community Fund The Prime Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Northumberland County Council Queen's Platinum Jubilee Ridley Family Trust The Barnes Fund Communty Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland The Cosl-of-Living Fund Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear & Northumberland Hadrian Trust Heart of Blyth Northumberland County Council 8,165 4,889 15,000 15,000 20,000 5.000 3,000 10,000 10,000 500 5,000 3.500 9.858 1.000 985 500 62,008 53,389 Investment income Bank interest receivable 936 459 Total income 62,944 53.848 Expenditure Costs of raising donations and grants Staff costs Rent and rates Light and heat Repairs and renewals 57,266 2,400 1,519 51 63.573 2,679 1,303 163 F 31 Insurance Legal and professional fees Telephone Printing, postage and slalionery Events, activities and tfaining Volunteers expenses Sundry expenses 689 801 715 156 17,939 1,324 287 802 1.989 1,054 457 12,778 3,299 83,147 88,097 Expenditure on charitable activities Legal and professional fees 1,800 2,250 Total expenditure 84.947 90,347 Nel expenditure (22.0031 (36,499) 15
MIND Active 4t nnual Repo 023 - 2024 Welcome To Our hJ.*.. f¥ Kifiy Charles oronation Party INVESTORS IN PEOPLE. We invest in people Standard
Registered Charlty Number: 1096712 MIND Active 24 Front Street West Bedlington Northumberland NE22 SUB {01670) 820461 Email: mindactive@tiscali.co.uk Web: www.mindactive.org.uk Facebook: MIND Active Bedlington X (Fonnerly Twitter).. MINDActiveNE Acknowledgemonts: Thank8 to our.. *<. Dedicated Team of Volunteers, Artists, Partnerships & Staff. Trustees," Gillian Slaughter, Eleanor Kelly, Kelsey Monaghan, Judy Wilboume, Glad Easton & Dr. Catherine Guy. Bank Account: TSB Bank 3-5 Newgate Street Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1AN Independent Examlner: JFS Torbitt Chartered Certified Accountant 58 Durham Road Birtley County Durham DH3 2QJ MIND Active Volunteers Attend Annual Duchess of Northumberland Lord Lieutenants Garden Paty "It has certainly made my life a lot happier since we joined" (Beneficiary Feedback. Jan 2024)
Foreword MIND ACTIVE is a fantastic local organisation that is working tirelesslyfor over 21 years to ensure our older residents are not forgotten and theirvoices are being heard in the wider community and as well as by both the Statutory and VCS Sectors. The team at MIND ACTIVE is very professional and helpful, any query is being dealt with swiftly. Their passion for the work they do shines through the projects they deliver. In December 2023, the Heart of BLyth Project, through a microgrant awarded by the Residents Panel, funded a Christmas get together for 60 residents organised by MIND ACTIVE at 8lyth Town Football Club. The event was planned beautifully to the last detail and the team ensured that alL of the participants needs were met before, during and after the event. The event's aim was for residents to come together and join in a festive atmosphere, enjoy company and social inclusion during what can be a sad time for many. MIND ACTIVE takes a holistic approach to their work with older residents and they take great to care to get to know the people they work with in order to enhance their lives. i)rihunihirland HE PAGE. .1 OOORS ARE QPEN 1 4 COME ON IN... FREE MIND ACTIVE is a true champion in fighting and highlighting health inequalities that oLder residents might face and are proactively working with partner organisations to improve the quality of Life of those residents and communities. .f I look for¥vard to continuing working with MIND ACTIVE due to the organisation's values and asset-based practice they developed over time. Networks & Partnerships Ade Keogh. Heart of Blyth Project Coordinator Public Health Team, Northumberland County Council "MIND Active is a great oryanisation forpeople with Alzheimerfs." (Beneficiary Feedback. Jan. 2024)
Vision Enhance the quality-of-life provision of dependent older people. Mission To facilitate inclusive mind stimulating group activities and wider community wellbeing events with older people living in residential care homes and people living with a debilitating condition from their own homes. Charity Objective 2.1 i//:: ,11,1, 'For the public benefit to improve the quality of life of older people living in Residential Care Homes and Marginalised Older People from their Own Homes in Northumberland mainly in South East of the County, primarily but not exclusively by the provision of activities aimed towards social inclusion, mental stimulation and well-being.. Planning & Development "My mother has had a lovely morning" (Care Home Visitor Response. 1518124)
"Welcome to our 21st Annual Report" This has been an astonishing year connecting even more highly vulnerable older people. Just consider this; bringing two people together and they might not progress to engage outside of MIND Active, bring 10 people together and 2 might engage with each other beyond charity activities, with our groups of up to 60, and this being the basis of our strategy, we have been hugely successful for over 2 decades in creating environments and opportunities for lasting friendships and meaningful support networks to thrive. ..everyone joined in and had a great time, can't wait for the next one" (Beneficiary Feedback. Jan. 2024) However, with an increasing ageing population reaching a time of feeling even more isolated, our success is not enough. Ideally more services similar to ours would spring up as demand grows, but realistically, the cost-of-giving has a detrimentsl impact on securing income streams to create the projects. Seriously considering these constraints, we restructured our delivery model and opened up more spaces to increase the number of isolated people from their own homes, but there are only so many ways you can attempt to fit a 'pint into quart pot,. So, after a sucSsful pilot in March, next year we will be introducing an additional regular activity to bring a greater number of care homes to our highly regarded community-based activity days, effectively speeding up the attendan rota and participant numbers with the increased mental and physical wellbeing this will bring. This of course, will not be without a high cost to the charity reserves, with possible consequences for meeting our current 2028 quarter century delivery target, but considered money well spent and needed. Chair Sharing Quality Time & Fish 'n' Chips with Room Full of Guests We are all looking forward to the growing challenges ahead. Gillian Slaughter (Chair)
Trustees The trustees meet regularly to monitor and ensure we undertake activities for the public benefit, particularly those members of our aged community living in residential care homes, as described in our Charity Objective. Trustees Trustees review and ensure finances are used in accordance with grant requirements and within budget. Trustees also support the legal aspects of the organisation. Trustees are personally liable only rf the:
Charity suffers loss caused by acting unlawfully, imprudently or outside the terms of the charity's governing document. . what makes the day for everyone, wlnter or Summer. Is the frlendly atmospherei good company and carlng staff." Charity is committed to debts which amount to more than as*ts. Trustees have fully complied with their responsibilities with due regard to public benefit when exercising any powers andlor duties, with regular trustee meetings, project updates and periodical reports ensuring effective risk managemenl of project and team. (Bereaved Carer Sept. 2023> End of Year Report approved by: (Chair): Date: "You's all do bn-lliant work, keep it up" (Loved Onelcarer Feedback Jan. 2024)
Artists and Partnerships Actlve Northumberland Walklng Football Tralning Ageing Well Network Servlce Sector Partners Alnwick Gardens Andy McGowan Anita James Tea Dances Slnger & Room Bound Support Dolly Mixture Soclal Activlty Day Venue Themed Tea Dance Voluntary Sector Support Northumbrlan Muslc & Patter Slnger Perfomance8 Bed. Salvatlon Amiy Bomarsund Wolfare CVA Blyth Valley Dave Mlnlkln Eric Clark Fool's Gold Jesslca Irvlng Kaley Ede Ken & Jan Phllllpson Mark Mccann Slnger Perlod Slnger Slngern "Klnd Konnectlons" Slnger Gentle Exerclse & Movement Medleval Dance Mavls Crudac8 Maypole Group Mlke L Slnger Show Group Coasts, Parks & Lolsure Networks & Alllances Muslcal Momorfes Northumberland CC Northumberland CVA Tailored One-to-one Performances for Bed & Room Restricted Residents Pete Cryer BedlRoom Bound Support Sllnky Wolves Ron & Jules Slnger Smile Through Sport Group Games and Movement SINewsham Football Club Christmas Big Event Trevor Daglish Singers "Good Company" WATBUS Free & Reduced Cost Transport Summer Plcnlcs Venue West Sleekburn Hall
3D's - Delivery, Delivery, Deliveryl D1: 21 years delivering quality of life social activities across the care and nursing home sector and with people from their own homes, marginalised and isolated by debilitating conditions and carer duties. Even after more than 2 decades, we are still introducing new ways to engage with hard-to-reach groups and regularly have up to 50 beneficiaries per session, more at special themed events. The care and nursing homes reiVed regular visits facilitating a range of activities including singers, crafts, sing-alongs, performances, reminisnCe, quizzes, etc. As if this was not enough, we also delivered one-to-one sessions for those restricted to their beds and rooms, which proved an invaluable way of reconnecting with lonely and frail residents, especially beneficial rf visitorslfamily are in attendance helping, lift their spirits too. During fine weather, care home residents enjoyed garden and patio activities, and our summer activities, enabling them to benefft from the outdoors, fresh air, sunshine and respite from being 'cooped-up'. D2: We supported a growing number of communty people from their own homes, including; cared for, carerlloved ones and bereaved carers. These people enjoyed taking part in more of the community- based group activities, to 'escape' the often depressive four walls of being restricted to their home for most of their days. A monthly programme of events provided a range of experiences they would not otherwise have taken part in, including Cinematic Experiences, 10 Pin Bowling, Tea Dances, extensive summer activities, excursions, themed events and festive inclusion. Working closely with our Group Advisory Panel (GAP), we managed many issues-out before delivery, whilst also bringing in additional opportunities as they materialised. D3.. Joint ventures bringing care and nursing homes, residents and community people together at our ever-popular activity days with lunch, live entertainers, memory quiz, free raffle, rehydrating drinks, singing, dancing, smiles, general improved appetite and both mental and physical wellbeing. These ran in a local communty venue. Demand was so great we restructured to increase capacity and also successfully piloted an additional session just for care homes. "MindActive is truly excellent..." ITime-To-Tell Feedback. Sept. 24) Beamish Outdoor Museum Tram Ride-'Room on top"
Positive Advantage Without doubt, our charity team, reinforced by years of evidence- based reporting, has been hugely sucSsful in promoting the social and emotional wellbeing of all involved with the project, not only many thousands of target beneficiaries, but also volunteers, helpers and partnership groups. As our older population both increases and ages, the demand for meaningful inclusion and community engagement is growing at an accelerating rate, so we are never short of prospective clients needing our support and actually wanting to take part. The project enjoys quick involvement of new beneficiaries as places become available, and as people tend to vote with their feet, our value is also proven by the regular ongoing attendanS of those involved and wanting more. "I think you arn doing fantastlcp you always go above and beyond to mak8 surn everyone enjoys themselve8" (Loved Onelcarer Feedback. Jan. 2024) With over 20 years of experien giving the project a Positive Advantage, we COgnise the benefits of lifting mood, bringing people together in a mutual relationship and ensuring everyone feels laxed, comfortable and valued, providing the means to enhance their quality of life and meaningful fulfilment. This in-turn then improves cognitive and physical ability as their confiden and self*steem grows, Nowhere more than during the 10 Pin Bowling can this be so obvious, where at the start of the games, clients, body strength and energy levels that are quite poor, visibly change as the competitive spirit and excitement increases, resulting in a definite growth of skill, physical ability, confidence, communication and cognitive reasoning. A clear example of, not just maintaining, but building client resilien and their setting goals to attend following sessions and enjoy friendship support beyond the charity activities. Who wouldn't want this to continue? Feelings of Value and Belonging Not magic, simply to live and belong.
Engaged Volunteers & Helpers It was interesting to read some of our grant funders promoting more involvement of clients, especially as this has been our practice for many years. Encouraging and supporting our beneficiaries to take active rolls during their visit is a way of making them feel useful and busy, especially for men, who in our experien tend to want to be more hands-on rather than passive bystanders. Our sessions have a number of these helpers willingly taking on responsibility during activrties. Just as people volunteer for many reasons, beneficiaries are no different, each one has needs and values specific to them, and we are proud to On again be way ahead of our time, and prepared to provide an environment for clients to safely engage in support activities that have real meaning, resulting in them feeling trusted, fulfilled and useful. Liaising closely with our beneficiary Group Advisory Panel (GAP), this practice has proven an excellent strategy with delivery supporting good mental health for all involved. Our 'helpers' proudly wear their MIND Active badges at every opportunity providing a positive sense of identity and belonging. "It 13 so Interesting watching the men oryanislng themselvesl I have watched blossoming confidence, the feeling of usefulness and enthusiasm, not just to be member, but in actively helplng others" (Volunteer Feedback, 2411124) Male Helpers
Mind The G.A.P. It is very important that charities do not fall into the trap of thinking they know what is best without research to back up delivery. With this in-mind, for many years we have had an active beneficiary Group Advisory Panel (GAP), helping advise on future development, current practice and areas that might be improved. This group is made up of carers and bereaved carers, people who have lived the experience, to turn their personal challenges to an advantage to support our numerous clients facing isolation and 24[7 stresses of caring for their loved ones. This close relationship has potentially prevented many mistakes and helped ensure interventions are always appropriate and effective. This also protects and maximises grant funding by saving valuable resources and time, whilst targeting crucial support needs more quickly to where they are most needed. "The pmjectls amazing, It Is such an uplift to people In very challenging clrcumstsnces" ("Time-To-Tell" Carer Feedback. Jan. 2024) Beneficiary Group Advisory Panel (GAP)
"Welcome to our 21st Annual Report" This has been an astonishing year connecting even more highly vulnerable older people. Just consider this., bringing two people together and they might not progress to engage outside of MIND Active, bring 10 people together and 2 might engage with each other beyond charity activities, with our groups of up to 60, and this being the basis of our strategy, we have been hugely successful for over 2 decades in creating environments and opportunities for lasting friendships and meaningful support networks to thrive. .everyone joined in and had a grnat tlme, can't wait ft>r the next one" {Beneficiary Feedback. Jan. 2024) However, with an increasing ageing population reaching a time of feeling even more isolated, our success is not enough. Ideally more ServIS similar to ours would spring up as demand grows, but realistically, the cost-of-giving has a detrimental impact on securing income streams to create the projects. Seriously considering these constraints, we restructured our delivery model and opened up more spaces to increase the number of isolated people from their own homes, but there are only so many ways you can attempt to fit 'pint into quart pot,. So, after a successful pilot in March, next year we will be introducing an additional regular activity to bring a greater number of care homes to our highly regarded community-based activity days, effectively speeding up the attendance rota and participant numbers with the increased mental and physical wellbeing this will bring. This of course, will not be without a high cost to the charity reserves, with possible consequences for meeting our current 2028 quarter century delivery target, but considered money well spent and needed. Maxed Outi We are all looking forward to the growing challenges ahead. Gillian Slaughtsr (Chair)
Thanks to the following for theirfunding support this year comg
Ballinger Charitable Trust Community Foundation (Kellett Fund) Community Foundation (Cost-of-Living) Community Foundation (Prime Fund) Community Foundation (Dickon Trust) Community Foundation (Barnes Fund) Ridley Family Newcastle Building Society Community Fund The Joicey Trust Hadrian Trust ••. Activit Churches Together Small Change Collection Jars Bedlington Golf Club (Former Captain's Charity) Churches Together Bedlington Christian Fellowship NCC x 2 Microgrants Amazon Smile Six - Local Business Charity Night Surprise Cheque Six Café Freemasons of Blyth Our sincere thanks to individuals and groups that supported the charity with funeral collections, miscellaneous gifts and donations. "As a voluntser, it is a privilege to be part of an Inspiring charity... Anonymous Donations Family Donations (Volunteer Feedback. 2411124)
Statistical Dats The tsam has 8ucce8sfully achieved the following: 173 136 12 17 CarelNursing Homes Supported Local CarelNursing Home Activity Visits Outdoor Summer Programme Events & Trips Social Inclusion Activity Day Lunches Beneficiary Group Advisory Panel Meeting8 Tea Dance8 Cream Tea8 10 Pin Bowling Walking Football Cinematic Experiences Ladies Glam Glr18" Groups Men's "Wi88 Guys" Group8 Zoom Combined Exercises Se881on8 Christmas Activlty Day Big Christma8 Event P08t Boxlng Day Get-together Emailed Quizzes 13 l*J 46 1,300 wr4. 1,737 Total Number of Actlvltles 10,475 Total Number of Beneficiary Attendance8 Care and Nursing Home Activities 'What a marvellous tlme we had...even the Christmas crackerjokes were funny. ("CarerlLoved One Feedback. Jan. 2024)
Va-va-voom Managing the unexpectedly high, and continually growing costs was a significant part of carefully managing the charity budget, which was formulated, agreed and secured before the significant cost-of-living crisis hit. However, having built and established strong partnerships over our 21 years of delivery, we are appreciative of the many cost saving measures introduced without affecting the quality and range of delivery. We cannot praise highly enough the support of local businesses, volunteers, artists, etc., for deciding to keep their invoices and expenses claims low, and in some cases heavily discounted. We have not had a rent increase in 21 years, even though we were notified of a rise which didn't materialise. A local transport organisation, WATBUS, offered their minibuses free of charge on 2 occasions, whilst also billing for other bookings at the previous year's rate. Venues and suppliers give generous reductions and we always try and negotiate prices with new contacts. Local organisations continue to provide budget support from fund raising nights and local freemasons have pledged an annual cheque. Anonymous cash gifts and donations from grateful clients and their families, all add to sound financial management, helping to maintain high quality services that make a real difference to people's lives. We are proud of our managed costs and service delivery successes and being considered by some to be 'Better than others" Top Class Service" Highly Regarded" and just as importantly'Extremely Good Value for Money" "The range of activities is impressive, allpmviding much needed enrichment for both carers and those they care for" Beamish Outdoor Museum Tram Ride-"Room on top" (Time-To-Tell Beneficiary feedback. September 2023)
The views of a volunteer and community group member Having recently changed from being an attende8 community group member, to a volunteer supporting Mind Active, it Is interesting to view the charity's effect on both groups and individuals from a different perspective. Taking a moment from kitchen duties. and watching from the hatch a petite. frail elderly lady, who was p8rt of a care home group, stand with the help of her carer, and join the large number of people dancing to the musi¢ of the entertainer, It was humbling to see the transfomation taking place. She began to move in time with the music, and her face lit up as she sang along to the lyrics, obviously remembering the words of a well-known song from the past. Although small in stature, she stood out amongst the group because of her enthusiasm and enjoyment of taking part. I noticed one ofthe community group tables watching her dance, and from their expressions, were obviously moved as I was. Having looked after their own loved ones with dementia, or mobility issues, they appreciated how for a short time, someone from a care home was exhibiting pure pleasure at being part of a social group and wes sharing the 8xperi8nce withoLrt stigma or judgement. A moment of sheer pleasure, in what can be a very humdrum roLrtine in a care home. This is not an isolated incident, but one which I have witnessed at each event organlsed by the charity. As part of the community group, coming together at the varled event8 through the year, it wai always to me and Manny, a meeting of friends to share the gossip, the laughs, the disasters, the weather, problems, aches and pains, and l always felt it seemed that a problem shared was a problem halved. In fact, for a few hours, problems are forgotten. This just does not happen by itself, but with careful planning, a great deal of thought by the Mind Active Team. and of course a vast amount of hard work by Ihem, usually done behind the scenes. Recently, another aspect whlch ha8 become 8u¢h a positive element of inclusion, socialisation, and definltely supportlve to mental health 1s8ue3, 18 the Introductlon of asklng communlty members to help with tssks, allocated on thelr abiltty to cary them out safely. Tho men have been given roles of responslbility In assisting wth serving meals, leas, Coffees etc. and c18aring the table8. It is 80 interesting watching the men organlse themselves! Manny for one, thoroughly enjoy8 this aspect, as well as ensuring those wlth limlted mobillty i.e., in wheelchairs, dance. I have watched blos?rnIng confidence, the feeling of usefulness and enthusiasm, not just to be a member, but in actively helping other8. One of the male members who h88 embraced thls wholeheartedly, now spends a lot of time in the kitchen helping to wash up and put things away. Recently, whilst drying the dishes, he opened up a conversation about losing his wife of many years, and how lonely thls had made him feel. He said that coming to Mind Active gave hm a focus, and he was now beginning to laugh again, and remember the good times. He also said Ihat the incredible loneliness which was threatening to ovep4vhelm him, was alleviated when actively being with understanding friends at the various events, and having a valued role at Mind Active. My perception of the charity over the last few years has not changed, but has certainly developed through watching how all those who attend, regardless of their situation, is so keen to help their fellow members. Mind Active aims to bring together those who are isolated, bereaved or who need support from carers, but it does so much more.. it is a family of caring people who listen. empathise and support. The room is always filled vitth happy chatter, laught8r, singing, dancing and camaraderie, whether it be at the lunch events, ten pin bowling, Cinematic experience or outings. As a volunteer, it is a privilege lo be part of such an inspiring charity vthich strives to improve and develop the experien$ of those who attend, the room is always at full capacity, a testament in itself.I (24° Jan.2024) 10 Pin Bowling Challenge - Bety Bates Cup
Bring It On We have experienced many challenging periods over our 21 years of successfully delivering meaningful social inclusion, reengaging and socially reconnecting thousands of our isolated and marginalised older generations, more especially addressing the transitional needs of emotionally distressed carerlloved ones and bereaved carers. Having survived austerity, on-going Brexit, Covid-19 and the on-going cost-of-living crisis with no real end in sight, we still remain detemiined to continue to move forward to help deal with the growing demand for our charity services, even in the stark reality of tightening budgets as statuary provision retracts. Although we have already increased beneficiary capacity within existing budgets this year, we are still planning to deliver even more by opening new spaces to address the high demand for social inclusion within our community. "This pmject is amazing, It is such an uplift to people In very challenging circumstances" {'Time-To-Tell" Feedback. September 2023) These are unprecedented times requiring bullish determination to ensure we continue to deliver to those in need, not to those most in need, but to all in need, practi that can halt the harmful damage of isolation and loneliness for as many older people as possible, before it becomes critical to some of the most vulnerable and undervalued members in our society today. They gave us our future, they deserve our respect. Meaningful Quality Time "In an entry fmm October, SirPatrick saidMrJohnson had argued for "letting it all rip," quoting him as saying potential victims had "had a good innings- and "reached their time anyway-. (BBC News. Covid En 7/1212023) "Not on our watchl"
Well Deserved Retirement Thank You Surprise "I can't thank you enough for the chance to work with MIND Active for the past nine years and your support over those years. It has been a privilege and a pleasure." (Joy Gradwell 2014-2023) Our Congratulations - Volunteer wins "Time to Shine" to become the proud holder of Newcastle Building Society's "Community Star Award"
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