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
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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Management Information
Year ended 31 March 2024
The following pages do nol form part of the financial statements.
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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)
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MIND Active
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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
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Acknowledgemonts:
Thank8 to our..
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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.
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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.
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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
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'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 suc￿Ssful 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.
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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 re￿iVed regular visits facilitating a range
of activities including singers, crafts, sing-alongs, performances,
reminis￿nCe, 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 suc￿Ssful 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 attendan￿S 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
ServI￿S 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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King Charfe8111 Coronatlon Toa Party T•am
"We...shared in the celebrations of the Coronation, where I
was even persuaded to wear a dress - an achievement in
itselfl" (Group Advisory Panel Member & Former Carer. May 2023)
MIND
MIND Adlve
24 Front Street Wes( Bedlington, Northumberland NE22 SU8
Telephono:101670) 820461 emall: mindactive@tlscali.co.uk
KI MIND Active Bedllngton ri MINDActiveNE
www.mindactive.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1096712
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