**ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT** 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 



## **A word from our chief executive** 

It’s been another tough year for older people living in the UK, as inflation and the cost of living have continued to increase at a higher rate than any uplift in state pension income. This imbalance has a far great impact in areas of higher deprivation, such as Gateshead, which is within the 15% most deprived areas in the country. This reduction in spending power not only affects people’s choices around heating and eating, it also has a knock-on effect on their ability to afford to meet friends outside of their homes, resulting in increased loneliness and social isolation. 

Naturally, the demand for our classes and activities, the vast majority of which are now free of charge, has increased in the past 12 months at a rate far greater than ever before. The wide-ranging opportunities we offer help Gateshead’s over 50s to improve their physical and mental health, increase their independence, and provide opportunities to socialise in a welcoming environment. The statistics within this report speak for themselves in that regard. 

The principle that underpins all of our classes and activities is that we will support older people to improve their health, wellbeing, and independence. This approach supports an increase in healthy life expectancy (HLE), which is currently only 62.4 years for men, and 62.7 years for women in the UK. This principle applies to our Staying Steady falls prevention classes, our Never Too Old to Rock group, and everything inbetween. 

In the next year, we will be prioritising an increase in the number and capacity of classes and activities on offer, we will be strengthening links with partner organisations to better support older people in Gateshead, and we will continue to listen people aged 50+ from Gateshead, to ensure we are addressing all barriers to participation in activities designed to improve independence. 

## **Craig Bankhead** 

Chief Executive 



## **ABOUT US** 

We want to help make Gateshead a great place to grow older and we believe everyone should have access to fun and affordable ways to socialise, exercise, and learn. 

As a charity, we focus on early intervention with a view to helping over 50s maintain their health, mobility, and independence.  We avoid reinforcing the negative stereotypes associated with ageing and focus on offering engaging social activities, learning opportunities, and  wellness programmes through which our beneficiaries can progress as they build their fitness and confidence. 

Our programme is open to all Gateshead residents aged 50+.  We set up and support activities all across our borough and also maintain a thriving wellness hub for older people at our base in Deckham. 



## **New wellness activities** 

This year, we’ve continued to set up new wellness activities for over 50s in community venues across Gateshead.  All of the new classes we support are delivered free of charge for the first six weeks to allow our beneficiaries a chance to try something new without making a financial commitment. 

This year, we set up 12 new classes, including Tai Chi, pickleball, gentle yoga, low impact exercise, Pilates, Rhythm for Wellbeing, Singing for the Brain, Love to Move, Stretch & Tone, and mat-based yoga. 


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In addition to setting up  new classes across Gateshead, we maintain a wellness hub for older people in Deckham.  Here, we offer 100 opportunities for over 50s to socialise, exercise, and learn each month. 



## **Opportunities to socialise and learn** 

Our mental health is as important as our physical health, so we work to ensure over 50s in Gateshead have ample opportunities to stay socially connected and engage in life-long learning. 

This year, we continued our **Lunch & Learn series** , at which attendees enjoyed hearing from an expert guest speaker whilst enjoying lunch.  Topics this year included: 

- Scams Awareness 

- Walk Leader training 

- Community Cancer Champion training 

- Dementia Friends training 

Our **Never Too Old to Rock** project has continued to grow, with dozens of over 50s learning to play drums, guitar, and bass.  Learners are now forming their own bands and we’re looking forward to hosting our own NTOtR mini-festival in 2025. 

Our **singing group** continues to grow and is always adding new songs to its repertoire.  Our **craft group** has worked incredibly hard to produce hundreds of items for donation to other local charities this year.  Our **art group** continues to explore new techniques and has spent lots of time focusing on the use of watercolours and landscape drawing this year. 



We’ve enjoyed the benefits of fresh air and sunshine this year.  Our weekly **walking group** has clocked in hundreds of miles and has explored dozens of our region’s parks, seafronts, and nature trails. After most walks, the group enjoys a meal or pops into a cafe for a chance to socialise. 

This year saw the return of our **annual beach day** , which is another fantastic opportunity to get some fresh air (and fish and chips!).  We spent the day at Sandhaven Beach and enjoyed walking football, backyard cricket, and a sandcastle-building competition. 

Two of the most frequently-requested activities this year were **British Sign Language classes and cookery classes** .  In the spring, we offered a 10-week introductory BSL course, which received rave reviews.  We were absolutely delighted to partner with Blackfriars Restaurant to offer a series of international cookery classes over the summer. 




## **Falls prevention** 

We continue to be commissioned by Gateshead Council to deliver **Staying Steady** , our falls prevention programme.  This year, we delivered 12 cohorts of classes in six venues across the borough. 

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## **Cultural Connections** 

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## **OUR IMPACT** 

As a charity, we work hard to ensure that the activities we offer our beneficiaries are making a difference to their lives.  We evaluate our work by compiling case studies and asking beneficiaries to complete functional assessments and/or surveys.  Case studies are available on our website and functional assessment results can be found in our project reports. 

Every year, we survey the beneficiaries who visit our Deckham hub to ensure the opportunities we offer are meeting their needs.  We are pleased to share the highlights from this year’s survey.  Firstly, **about our beneficiaries** : 

**Our beneficiaries range in age from 49 to 91.  Our average beneficiary age is 72.2.** 

**74% of our beneficiaries are female 26% of our beneficiaries are male** 

**67% of our beneficiaries have a long term health condition** 

**18% of our beneficiaries have caring responsibilities** 

**45% of our beneficiaries live alone** 

**60% of our beneficiaries use our no-questions-asked community pantry** 

**17% of our 65% of our 18% of our beneficiaries are beneficiaries are beneficiaries are aged 49 to 64 aged 65 to 79 aged 80+** 

**Our average beneficiary visits us 2.25 times per week.** 

**Our most active beneficiaries take part in 9 of our activities per week.** 

**52% take part in at least two activities per week 36% take part in at least three activities per week 19% take part in at least four activities per week 10% take part in at least five activities per week** 



Here’s what our beneficiaries had to say about **the impact taking part in our activities has on their lives:** 

**89% have made friends with whom they now socialise** 

**68% have learned new skills** 

**77% feel happier** 

**50% visit their GP less frequently since joining us** 

**89% feel their physical health has improved** 

**91% feel their mental health has improved** 

**100% say we offer newcomers a warm welcome** 

**100% say they would recommend our activities to family and friends** 




## **WHY WE’RE HERE** 

To understand why it is so vital that older people in Gateshead have opportunities to improve their health and maintain their independence, we must consider the current context of growing older in our borough. Deprivation, falls, and loneliness all have a tremendous impact on the lives of older people in Gateshead. 

## **Deprivation** 

Gateshead is ranked as the 47th most deprived of England's 317 local authorities. 

- Gateshead's rate of older people experiencing income deprivation is 36.4% higher than the national average. 

- Our wellness hub is based in Deckham, which is among the 4% most deprived areas in England. 

- Deprivation can have a dramatic effect on life expectancy. On average, someone born in one of Gateshead's most deprived areas can expect to live over a decade less than if they had been born in one of England's most affluent areas (15.1 years less for men and 13.9 years less for women). 

In real terms, experiencing deprivation at such rates means that 'luxuries' like fitness classes, cultural events, and short courses are out of reach for many older people in our borough. To combat this, we offer free or low-cost options for older people to exercise, socialise, and learn. 

## **Falls** 

- The rate of emergency admissions for injuries due to falls in people aged 65+ is 15% higher in Gateshead than the English average. 

- It is predicted that by 2040 there will be a 25% increase in the number of people aged 65+ experiencing falls and a 34% increase in the number of older people admitted to hospital as a result of a fall. **OLIVIA WILSON CAHAYA DEWI JULIANA SILVA** 

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- Research from 2020 by the University of Bristol indicated that if healthcare inequalities in the most deprived areas of England were reduced, up to £28.8 million each year in hip fracture treatment costs could be saved. 



It is therefore essential that evidence-based falls-prevention activities are embedded in the work of organisations working with older people. We are commissioned by Gateshead Council to deliver our Staying Steady programme and we also support the delivery of evidence-based Tai Chi practice across the borough. 

## **Loneliness** 

- According to a 2020 Brunel University London report, those aged 50+ living in the poorest areas of the country are more likely to suffer from loneliness. 

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anim id est laborum. Our programme of setting up a sustainable network of classes and activities for over 50s all across Gateshead gives them the opportunity to establish friendships with others who live near them, ensuring real social connections which exist beyond the boundaries of the group. Setting up activities in community venues also encourages over 50s to attend independently, eliminating the need for long (and increasingly expensive) journeys. 

## **The Big Picture** 

By design, our programme of activities seeks to address problems caused by deprivation, reduce falls, and help our beneficiaries feel part of their local community. By taking full advantage of what we offer, over 50s could improve their physical health, increase their confidence, reduce levels of depression and anxiety, and ultimately increase their lifespan. 



## **OUR INVESTORS** 

We are delighted to have the support of many of the UK’s most forward-thinking investors.  Thanks to these funders, we are in a position to be able to respond to our beneficiaries’ needs quickly, making an immediate and measurable difference to their quality of life. 



178 Split Crow Road Deckham NE8 3UB 

0191 438 1721 

www.gatesheadopa.org.uk 

Registered Charity Number 1155832 

_Gateshead 50+ is the working name of Gateshead Older People’s Asssembly._ 



GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Charity No 1155832

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Contents
Page
Legal and administrative information
Reserves policy and going concern
Slructure, governance, and management
Financial review
Report of the Independent Examiner
Slatement of financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the financial statements

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Report of the Trustees
Year ended 31 March 2024
Legal und admlnistratlve Informallon
Board of Trustees:
W. Dick Ichair, appointed May 2023)
M. Mcmahon Itreasurerl
J. Ndambona
S. Renforth
M. Barrett
Reglslered Offlce:
178 Split Crow Road
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE8 3UB
Accountants:
TIG Accountants
Melropolitan House
Longrigg Road
Swalwell
Galeshead
NE16 3AS
Bankers:
Unity Trust Bank
PO Box 7193
Planetary Road
Willenhall
WVI 9DG

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Report of the Trustees
Year ended 31 March 2024
The trustees ore delighted to report thol Gateshead Older People's Assembly has yet again
had a successful year supporting older people in Gateshead. We have once more
increosed the number of health and wellbeing opportunities for older people in Gateshead
this year, to meet a sizeable growth in demand. Not only that, bul the proportion of activities
that are now free of chorge has increased significantly, meaning we can support more
people who are feeling the effects of the cost-of-living crisis.
This year, we hove set up Iwelve new wellness activities acros5 the borough as well as in our
centre in Deckham, where we now have l 00 opportunities to socialise, exercise, and learn
taking place every month. The majority of which are free of charge,
In addition to the l 00 opportunities taking place every month, we also provide a relaxing
spoce for our beneficiaries to socialise informally over free tea, coffee, and biscuits all doy,
Monday lo Friday. Very often, people arrive half an hour before their class to socialise, and
they also stay behind aftewards to catch up with friends they've made at our Ihriving
wellbeing hub. Participants also get to access our community pantry, which offers our
beneficiaries free food and toiletries to help reduce their weekly spend.
This year, through our annual survey of around 150 beneficiaries, we have discovered the
following:
The average age of our beneficiaries is 72.2 years
67% are living with a long-term health condition
45% live alone
18% have caring responsibilities
60% regularly use our no-questions-asked communily pontry
The demand for our services continues to grow, as the proportion of older residents in
Gateshead increases. The is also growth in demand for our flagship Staying Steady falls
prevenlion programme, commissioned by Gateshead Council. This 20-week programme,
taking place in 12 locations across Gateshead every year, has helped hundreds of older
people at risk of falling lo Improve their strength, balance, and mobility,
On behalf of the trustee board, I'd like to express our thanks to the hard-working staff team,
to all our stakeholders, and to all our funding partners, who provide the necessary resources
needed to continue this valued work for Gateshead's older people.
Reserves pollcy and golng conceTn
The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to
at least six months of charitable expenditure, The tnJstees consider that this Sevel will provide
sufficiently for any contingency planning should the need arise. The management team
provides the truslees with a twelve-month rolling budget forecast which is updated every
quarter. This provides sufficient foresight and time to be able to address any issues before
they arise.
The trustees consider the chorily is currently in a financially stable posilion and have no
concerns about the charity's continuing existence and succes5.

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Report of the Trustees
Year ended 31 March 2024
struclure, govemance, and managemenl
Gateshead Older People's Assembly is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). The
organisalion was registered with the Charities Commission on 18 February 2014. Trustees are
invited from all interested bodies and are selected by the trustees.
The board of Irustees would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff, volunteers.
funders, investors, and beneficiaries for another exciting year in the charily's development.
Flnanclal revlew
The financiol statements show a deficit of £6,655. Restricted deficit was £4,270. This was
spending from funds carried over from the previous accounting period,
Restricted funding is the main type of income and expenditure. Monies are received for
running costs of the office and salaries.
Signed on behalf of the management committee, on
2024.
W. Dick
Chair

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Report of the Trustees
Year ended 31 March 2024
Report of the Independent Examiner to the trustees of Galeshead Older People's
Assembly
I report on the financial statements of Gateshead Older People's Assembly for the year
ended 31 March 2024 which are set oul on pages 12 to 18.
Respectlve responslblllty of trustees and exomlner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The
charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the
Charilies Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having
satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for
independent exomination, it is my responsibility to
examlne the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,
follow the procedures laid down in the general Direclions given by the Charity
Commission (under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act), and
state whether particular malter5 have come lo my ottention,
Basls of Independent examlner's report
My examination was carried out in occordance with the General Direclions given by the
Charily Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records.
St also includes consideralion of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements,
and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and
consequenlly no opinion is given as to whelher the accounts present a 'true and fair, view
and the report is limited to those ma*ters set oul in the statement below.
Independent examlner's statemenl
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my altention which gives me
reasonable cause to believe thol in any material respect the requirements to keep
accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
to prepore financial statement5 which accord with the accounling records and to comply
with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Componies Act 2006 and with the
methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and
Reporting by Charities have not been met; or to which, in my opinion, attention should be
drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
B GIII FCCA
Metropolitan House
Longrigg Road
Swalw&ll
Gateshead
NEI 6 3AS
Date:
2024

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
statement of Flnancial Activlties
Year ended 31 March 2024
Notes Unrestrlcled Restrlcled
Total
2024
Total
2023
Income
other income
1,155
1,155
8,260
Granls
74,000
174,042
248,042
206, 707
Total Income
75,155
174,042
249,197
214,967
Expendllure
Charitable activities
77,540
178,312
255,852
206,256
Total expendlture
77,540
178,312
255,852
206,256
Net Income
(2,385)
(4,270)
(6,655)
8,711
Transfers
Net movement In funds
(2,385)
(4,270)
(6,655)
8,711
Total funds brought foward
53,054
173,600
226,654
217,943
Total funds carrled forward
50,669
169.330
219,999
226,654

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Balance Sheel as at 31 March 2024
Noles Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
2024
2023
Flxed assels
Tangible assets
752
752
1,002
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
49,917
177,165
227,082
229,462
49,917
177,165
227,082
229.462
Credltors
amount due
wlthln one year
7,835
7,835
3,810
Net current assets
49,917
169.330
219,247
225,052
Net assets
50,669
169,330
219,999
220,654
Funds ol the charlfy
10
50,66?
169,330
219,999
226,654
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on
signed on the trustees behalf by:
and
W Dick
Chair

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Notes to the accounts
Year ended 31 March 2024
Basls of preparaflon of flnanclal slatements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporfing Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) leffective l January 20151
(Charities SORP IFRS 10231, Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United
Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021,
Basls of accountlng
The charity has adopled the accrvals basis of accounting as required by the
regulations.
Income
Grants and donations are On￿ included in the SOFA when Ihe charity has
unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Expendlture
Costs are recognised as and when there becomes a legol or constructive obligation
committing the charity to pay out Ihe resources.
Funds accounllng
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees In furtherance
of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for
other purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on Iheir expenditure imposed by the
funder, donor 01 through the terms of an appeal.
Depreclatlon
Depreciation is charged at 20% reducing balance per year

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Notes to the accounts
Year ended 31 March 2024
Grants
2024
2023
Unrestricted
Greggs Foundotion
Headley Trust
Tudor Trust
Bernicia Foundation
Masonic Charitable Trust
Akzo Nobel- Community Fovndafion
20,000
20,000
29,000
20,000
10,000
5, 000
2, QOO
5,000
74,000
37,000
Reslrlcted
Tudor Trust
Ballinger Charitable Trust
Gateshead Council
National Lottery Community Fund Reaching
Communities
Heart Research UK
Sir James Knott Trust
Gateshead Council - Staying Steady
NHS/CCG- Staying Steady
Kellet Fund at the Community Foundation
Shears Foundation
National Lottery Community Fund Awards For All
Gateshead Council- Walking Football
Gateshead Council- Heallh Walks
Community Foundation Prime Fund
Communily Foundafion Waiting Well
Connected Voice
Pargiter Trusl- Community Foundalion
28,000
20,000
4,850
55,877
65,000
1.605
5,000
10,000
20,625
16,250
5.000
5,000
30,000
16,250
9.971
4,380
9.970
5,000
5.000
9.620
4,000
8.880
3,471
174,042
169,707
Total grants
248,042
200, 707

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Notes to the accounts
Year ended 31 March 2024
3 Expendlture
Unrestrlcted
Reslrlcted
2024
2023
Charltuble actlvltles
Salaries ond pensions
Capital and
equipment
Sessionol instructors
Filming and
promotion
utilities and services
Miscellaneous
Consumables and
equipment
Community pantry
Beneficiory
enrichment activities
Travel. training and
transport
Accountancy
Depreciation
50,000
95,871
145,871
127,233
3,500
7,472
35,385
10,972
35,385
8,331
30,778
900
16.247
771
15,000
1,000
12,991
2.108
27,991
3,108
17.866
7,642
7,642
10,462
10,462
3,000
4,790
250
6,381
9,381
4,790
250
3,820
250
77,540
178,312
255,852
206,250
Truslees expenses
Expenses paid to trustees during the year: £Nil12023: £Nill
Fees tor examlnallon of the accounts
2024
2023
Fee for reporting on the accounts
4,790
3,820
Wages
2024
2023
Gross wages
Social security cost
Pensions
128,364
8,814
8,693
112,372
7.358
7,503
Total staff costs
145,871
127.233

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Notes to the accounts
Year ended 31 March 2024
10
staff numbers
staff numbers during the year were as follows
Part
tlme
Full
tlme
Total
Management and administration
Flxed assets
Furnlture &
equipment
At valuatlon
As at l April 2023
Additions
6.701
As at 31 March 2024
6.701
Depieclallon
As at l April 2023
Depreciation for year
5,699
250
As at 31 March 2024
5,949
Net book value
As at 31 March 2024
752
As al 31 March 2023
1.002
Credltors- amounl falllng due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Creditors
Taxes and accruals
other creditors
768
3,850
3,217
370
3,440
7,835
3.810

GATESHEAD OLDER PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Notes to the accounts
Year ended 31 March 2024
10
Net movement on funds
Asat
l April
2023
Asot
31 March
2024
Income
Expendlture
Transfer
U nreslrlcted
General
53,054
75,155
77,540
50,669
Reslrlcted
other Funds
173.600
174,042
178,312
169,330
226,654
249.197
255,852
219,999