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2020-07-31-accounts

To promote for the benefit ofthe inhabitarits
of England, the provision
of
facilities for healthy
recreation or other leisure time occulltion of
Surrmary afthe objet~ ofthe
ch8rity s8t Out in its
govern@9 chcumerit
individuals
who have need
Of such facHities by reason oftheir youth, age,
infirmity
Or disablement,
financial
hardship
or social and economic
circumstances
with the object of improving
their conditions oflife.
lfi planning
the activities forthe year the Trustees have considered
the
Cherity Commission's
guidance
On public benefit at their rneetirigs
arid
con5rm that public benefit has been provided
by the range ofactivities
delivered.
The focus ofour activities are creating physica) activities
in areas of high
economic and social deprlv8tion,
The physical activities delivered
in the
community
aim to improve
individuals'
conditions of life through
increased physical
health
(proven to prevent 5 menage
over 20chronic
SLImeiary efthe main
activities undertaken
for the
conditioris)
and mental
health
(pmven to reduce stress, anxiety),
individual
well-being
(iricrease
in self-esteee and self-e5cacy), social
public benefit in relation to
the~e Obje&s (include within
this section the stahrtory
declare5ces 518ttrustees have
and comrnuriity
welt-beirig
(increased
social interactions
&reduced
isolation)
and economic well-being
(improved job prospers ofindividuals
and reduction
on public sector spending e.g.for the NHS reduction of
medical costs due to improved
health, reduction
in anti social behaviour
had mvyard tothe guidance and reduced pressure
on local police forces).
issued by the Charity
&xnmissicm on pubic
benefit)
The activities delivered
range from Chair Based Exercise, Health Walks,
Archery, Just Bowls, New Age Kurling, Fitness Classes, basketball
Badmeton,
law impact fitness dasses, family fitness and ronriirig groups.
The majority ofOur sessions are povided bee Ofcharge with 8few at Ei.

Summary ofthe main
ach
Ofthe charity
daning the year
Summary ofthe main
ach
Ofthe charity
daning the year
Step OLIt Project
The Active Life Foundation
continued
to deliver the Step Out project,
providing
a range ofactivities
including Juc BovA, Archery,
Badminton,
Step OLIt Project
The Active Life Foundation
continued
to deliver the Step Out project,
providing
a range ofactivities
including Juc BovA, Archery,
Badminton,
Xplorer and Couch 2 5K in various locabons induding
Sports Hal/s,
Community
Centres,
Church
Halls and outdoor venues e.g. parks, nature
reserves.
The project is on target to engage 300 individuals
who are currently
unemployed
and not physically
active; into regular physical activities.
The inciosion offamily activities has been hugely successful;
family
badminton,
family archery and family multi sports saw a signNcant
number
Ofthe target audience engage
in the project. This led to the
development
and creation ofa fit and fed model by working
with partner
organisatjons
and providing
a healthy
meal (packed lunch after the
activity sessions.
Both qualitative
and quantitative
evidence shows outcomes such as
improved
physicat and mental
health as well as self~nfdence
and
esteem and improved
employability
skills.
All sessions are provid& free ofcharge.
CDCF Community
Safety Fund
The Active Life Foundation
delivered
the re-bound
project an anti-social
behaviour
project which saw physical
activity sessions delivered as
diversionary
activities with educational
workshops
focusing on Crime,
staying safe online, Alcohol and Drug Misuse and Safeguarding.
Working
across three areas which have the highest recorded rates of'anti social
behaviour.
The project has had good engagement
and has worked
c)assay with the local neighbourhood
police team. All sessions are
provided free ofcharge.
CiX:FNHS Health Improvement
Fund
The Active Life Foundation
secured funding
and delivered
the healthy
leisure project,.Which targets the 65+age group, who have long term
health conditions
with particular focus on carers. Physical activity
sessions induded
chair based exercise. low impact fitness classes
and
Just Bowl —a modified
version ofthe traditional
game. Signposting
and
information
has been provided to participants
to assist in smoking
cessation as part ofthe project.
Other' Activities
Utilising a community
asset based approach
The Active Life Foundation
have delivered
numerous
activities to individuals
who are part of
luncheon
clubs and disability
support groups; providing
physical
activities
aiming to imprave the health ofthose individua)s.
Covid 19Pandemic
When the Covid 19pandemic
hit The Active Life Foundaten
moved
to an
emergence
response role. With face to face delivery ofactivities
prohibited,
The Active Life Foundation
rreved to onhne delivery and
a
non contact delivery
model; sopporting
individoals
to continue
to be
active; and those who won't active, to start their joomey.

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