2023-07-31-accounts

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	Description ofthe charity's		trusts
		Type of governing document		Constitution (2019)
		How the charit is constituted		Charitable IncorPorated Organisation
				Appointed by existing trustees by a resolution passed ata properly
				convened meeting of the charity trustees.
	Additional governance issues (Optional information)
	You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:			The Active Life Foundation has in place the following policies and procedures-: Bullying 8 Harassment, Code of Behaviour, Conflict of Interests, Equal Opportunities, Financial Management, Health and Safety, Safeguarding children and young people, Safeguarding adults, Safe
	~	policies and procedures		Recruitment, Supervision and Whistle Blowing. All of which are reviewed
		adopted for the induction	and	periodically.
	~	training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider		Safeguarding training (up to Level 3 Designated Lead) and Enhanced DBSchecks are undertaken by all relevant individuals.
		network with which the charity works;		The Active Life Foundation has a written induction policy. All relevant individuals complete the induction process; which details the policies and
	~	relationship with any related		procedures of The Active Life Foundation.
	~	parties; trustees' consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.		The Active Life Foundation isa member of the Darlington Organisations Together forum facilitated by HealthWatch Darlington, which brings together VCSE sector organisations sharing best practice. The Active Life Foundation works in partnership with numerous organisations and is involved in networks with Street Games, Tees Valley Sport, County
				Durham Sport and Pioneering Care Partnership. The Active Life
				Foundation is also a member of SPORTED, aspecific body which
				supports and aids the development of VCSE sector. In addition The Active
				Life Foundation receives updates for best safeguarding practice from
				body's such as Ann Craft Trust and NSPCC child protection in Sport Unit.
				The Active Life Foundation's has a risk register and 'near misses'
				document, this is reviewed on an ongoing basis. This process addresses
				how The Active Life Foundation is continually looking to mitigate risks and
				improve the standard of all policies and procedures. This process looks to
				identifying possible risks, including risks to our beneficiaries or to anyone
				connected to The Active Life Foundation that are current or ma be

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				To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of England, the provision of
				facilities for healthy recreation or other leisure time occupation of
Summary ofthe objects charity set out in its governing document			ofthe	individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life.
				In planning the activities for the year the Trustees have considered the
				Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit at their meetings and
				confirm that public benefit has been provided by the range of activities
				delivered.
				The focus of our activities are creating physical activities in areas of high
				economic and social deprivation. The physical activities delivered in the
				community aim to improve individuals' conditions of life through
				increased physical health (proven to prevent &manage over 20chronic
Suminary ofthe main activities undertaken		for	the	conditions) and mental health (proven to reduce stress, anxiety), individual well-being (increase in self-esteem and self-efficacy), social
public benefit in relation			to	and community well-being (increased social interactions &reduced
these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have				isolation) and economic well-being (improved job prospects of individuals 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 regard	to the guidance			and reduced pressure on local police forces).
issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)				The activities delivered range from Chair Based Exercise, Health Walks, Archery, Just Bowls, New Age Kurling, Fitness Classes, Basketball
				Badminton, low impact fitness classes, Pilates, family fitness and running
				groups. Certain sessions are provided free ofcharge with some ranging between E1-E3.

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Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year			Pioneering Care Partnership CCG- Young at Heart The Active Life Foundation continued to provide asafe environment for individuals aged 65+to participate in appropriate, moderate intensity physical activities. With personnel providing support and advice and
			signposting if necessary to mental health services.
			The project aimed to improve physical health of participants —improved
			cardiovascular health, reduced risk of diabetes, less pain; as well as
			mental and emotional wellbeing —improved social interactions,
			relationships, reduced isolation and loneliness; therefore looking to have
			a positive affect on dementia risk / rates over the longer term. Utilising a
			behaviour change model, the project was delivered in two very deprived
			wards where life expectancy is significantly below the national average.
			The projected completed through the reporting period, engaging 48 new
			participants, and final outcomes that were achieved are listed below-:
			Outcomes were measured via the distribution ofaquestionnaire that
			detailed physical health indicators, 3Item UCLA Loneliness Scale, 7 Item Warwick and Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale and aself reporting 0—
			10scale for Mental Wellbeing.
			The questionnaire was distributed at baseline / entry point, six month and
			12month / exit point from the project, where possible.
			Enhanced Physical Health
			92%of participants indicated that their physical health improved during
			the project.
			92%of participants have had an increase in at least one indicator below
			Increased Physical Activity
			Reduced visits to their GP
			Participants pain levels (0 —10scale)
			Ease of daily tasks (walking, climbing stairs 0 —10scale)
			The breakdown of those indicators are as follow
			83%of participants increased their physical levels through the duration of
			the project
			42%of participants said they visit their GP / Health professional less
			60%of participants said they are in less pain
			80%of participants said daily tasks are easier
			Additionally, 95%of participants indicated that feelings of loneliness and
			Isolation reduced throughout the project which was measured using the
			UCLA 3item Loneliness scale.
			Also 90%of participants indicated that their Mental and Emotional
			Wellbeing improved through the duration of the project. Which was
			measured via the 7 Item Warwick and Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale and 0-10scale.
			CDCF Made BySport
			The Active Life Foundation continued to deliver athe Made by Sport
			project providing structured, diversionary provision in asafe environment;
			aiming to reduce crime, risky behaviour and anti-social behaviour. The
			project occurred in award that is in the top decile on the IMD for overall
			deprivation targeting young people.
			ESCLottery Fund - This Girl Can
			The Active Life Foundation delivered agroup exercise project. That featured
			goal setting and educational, lifestyle workshops featuring advice on how to
			build physical activity / moving more into people's everyday life and healthy
			eating advice. The project engaged 24 individuals from underrepresented
			groups, who faced huge health inequalities and aimed to breakdown
			barriers, misconceptions and fears around becoming active. The project was
			delivered in an area of high deprivation (top 10%IMD). Key outcomes
			include-:

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		81%of participants were not active at the start of the project
		95%of participants increased their activity as aresult of the project
		90%of participants rated their experience of the project as excellent
		Pioneering Care Partnership CCG —Evergreen
		The Active Life Foundation completed the delivery of the Evergreen
		project. The project created asafe environment for participants to meet
		socially and participant in appropriate physical exercise, aiming totarget
		those 65+.
		The project aimed to achieve improved mental and emotional wellbeing
		and physical health.
		Key outcomes include-:
		93%of participants reported enhanced Physical Health
		88%of participants reported a reduction in Loneliness & Isolation
		96%of participants reported improved Mental & Emotional Well Being
		Versus Arthritis Sport England Together Fund- Move to Improve
		The Active Life Foundation secured funding to deliver Move to Improve,
		which aims to reduce the long-term impact of the pandemic and aid
		recovery by providing an opportunity for physical activity on the 'doorstep'
		of our target audience in the heart of their local community. The sessions
		will be in an accessible, convenient location as well as a non-judgement,
		non-intimidating environment. We will work within our behaviour change
		model to ensure engagement of our target audience as well as ensuring
		retention and establishing a robust behaviour, with the social aspects of
		the activity featuring heavily.
		CDCF NHS Health Improvement Fund - Lets Move
		The Active Life Foundation secured agrant that will be co-designed with
		the project participants to deliver physical activity aimed at those 65+ and
		individuals with long-term health conditions. The project aims to improve
		the physical health and wellbeing of our participants, as well as improve
		the self-esteem and self efficacy of participants; and reducing isolation
		and loneliness of participants through increased social interactions and
		creating peer support networks.
		Tees Valley Sport Sport England Together Fund-Staying Well
		The Active Life Foundation secured funding to deliver Staying Well.
		Delivering physical activity sessions catering for individuals with long
		term health conditions and individuals with an acquired disability. The
		project will provide a unique opportunity for individuals in adeprived area.
		Aiming to improve the physical health and mental wellbeing of our
		beneficiaries, individual development through improved self-esteem,
		social and community development through improved interactions and
		peer support networks and economic development through reducing the
		financial burden on the NHS —reduced medication, less primary care
		visits.
		Pioneering Care Partnership CCG —Your Wellbeing
		The Active Life Foundation secured a grant that will create asafe sphere
		for clients aged 18+to meet socially and participate in appropriate
		physical activities, with relaxation techniques. The project will use the
		evidence-based benefits of physical activity and aim to improve-:
		Mental wellbeing —as physical activity reduces anxiety, depression and
		improves self-esteem.
		As well as improved social interactions, peer support networks and
		relationships, aiming to enhance emotional well being.
		We are also aiming to improve physical health of clients —improved
		cardiovascular health, reduced risk of diabetes, obesi

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