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s| ||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
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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.| ||~||| |---|---|---|---| |~|||| |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-:| |~|~|| |---|---|---| |||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
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