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Creating healthy habits in body and mind through wellbeing programmes and workshops

Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing (Registered charity number 1201196)

ANNUAL REPORT Year Ending 31st March 2024

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Annual Report Year ended 31st March 2024

Charity (registered) Name: Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing

Registered Charity No: 1201196

Registered Office:

18 Longfellow Road, Worthing, BN11 4NU

Bankers:

NatWest Bank, 2a Charing Cross Road, London, WC2

Independent Examiners: Thompson Accounting

Christine Burke (Chairperson) Jacqueline Pear Katrina Holden Sam (Adcock) McDowell

Trustees:

“Many thanks again for the absolutely wonderful session last week, it was just right in every way and really appreciated by every person I have spoken to since. What a beautiful and memorable experience to live, together with this group of people, and yourselves.” Participant from 3VA

A Note from the Chair of Trustees

We are pleased to share the first annual report about the work of Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing in the year ended 31 March 2024.

Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing became a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation on the 2nd December 2022. This report covers the first sixteen months of this newly registered charity. The work of the charity strives to support the creation of healthy habits in body and mind for those most in need through the delivery of a variety of programmes. The training programmes are supported by research in psychology and neuroscience as well as ancient traditions. Elements within the model include five key areas: mindfulness and positive psychology practices, bodywork and movement practices, breathwork, and relaxation. Healthy eating also plays an important part, and food is included in all our training programmes, ranging from healthy meals of two courses to light healthy,tasty snacks. Journaling is also encouraged to help bring a compassionate awareness to our lives. All elements are intrinsically interrelated.

The programmes include holiday day camps for children, six-week Wellbeing programmes, Wellbeing workshops, and Taster Sessions. It is heartening to see that feedback from participants consistently confirms that the programmes are meeting the outcomes detailed in the organisation’s Theory of Change document, increasing wellbeing and a sense of community.

There has been a continued effort to seek grants for future programmes to be delivered in partnership with relevant charities and partners. The training is delivered free to participants to ensure those most in need are not excluded. It is a real pleasure to announce the success of the Sussex Community Foundation bid as well as the National Lottery bid for work in 2024/25

The Trustees join me in thanking the cofounders for their volunteer work for the organisation. Our thanks also go to our trainers and volunteer helpers, who support such important work for those most in need.

Christine Burke

Chair

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Our Vision and Mission

We believe that everyone has the right to wellbeing. Our mission is to ensure that our services are free at the point of delivery in order to remove all financial barriers to access.

Our Values

Our values of Connection, Compassion, and Integrity underpin all of our work.

Our five-year strategy is developed to align with the charity’s overall aims, values, and objectives, ensuring our reach and delivery are focused on those most in need.

This year has been a great year and much has been learnt on the way. Working with the Pearce Foundation has offered the chance to build on some of the good practices and work on areas for improvement, which we plan to continue in the future.

Charity Aims and Objectives

As this marks our first year as a registered charity, we have included the objectives as outlined in our constitution, which serves as our governing document:

To advance the education of the Object 1: public in the subject of physical, mental and social wellbeing among people residing permanently or temporarily in Sussex, Kent, and London, as well as online.

We support elementary and primary education by working with the head teacher, school teaching staff, parents and children to design and deliver

tailor-made wellbeing programmes for the teachers and the children.

Evidence: ‘The consequences of not addressing adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults’ (WHO, 2019)

The relief of sickness and the Object 2: preservation of health among people residing permanently or temporarily in Sussex, Kent and London, and online. Our services provide relief to those in need, by reason of ill health, primarily working with hospices, carehomes, organisations and community centres.

Evidence: 38% of young carers report having a mental health problem, yet only half report receiving additional support from a member of staff at school. (Mental Health Foundation, 2016) Age UK research demonstrates the impact of the pandemic on the health and morale of a sizeable minority of older populations. “As many as a third of all older people really are struggling...fear of the virus, loss of mental and physical capacity, loneliness and isolation, and an inability to grieve as normal for those they have lost add up to a potential public health emergency affecting many older people.” Although the pandemic has subsided there is a lasting impact on many elderly people, with feelings of loneliness, depression and isolation still high.

Object 3: The prevention or relief of poverty in Sussex, Kent and London, and also online, by providing services to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. Our services provide relief to those in need, by reason of financial problems.

Evidence: Those experiencing poverty show significantly lower levels of self-efficacy and confidence in their ability to succeed. This has negative physical and psychological health consequences, along with reduced educational and professional attainment. Resource scarcity induces a ‘scarcity mindset’, characterised by increased focus on immediate goals at the expense of peripheral tasks and long-term planning. This may contribute to perpetuating the cycle of poverty. (Fell and Hewstone, 2015).

The fallout from the Covid 19 Pandemic has disproportionately affected those most in need in society in terms of education, job security and poverty levels.

thinking. Working from the research evidence base, our freelancer team designs and delivers workshops that address the personal wellbeing and social issues that contribute to financial problems, both as preventative and ameliorative support.

Our team is keen to work with individuals and groups to build and develop growth mindset thinking through various cognitive practices to compassionately challenge limiting beliefs that hold people back from their true potential and co-mentoring to help integrate and sustain new

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Support to those most in need

‘There are areas in Sussex which are in the bottom 20 per cent of national measures of social deprivation’. The 10th Duke of Richmond - Founder of Sussex Community Foundation

Social deprivation has a significant and lasting impact on both physical and mental health, affecting individuals’ overall well-being. Our mission is to support those facing these challenges and help reverse the damage caused. We work with a diverse range of people, including carers, foster parents and their children, those experiencing homelessness or living in temporary accommodation, the elderly, children, and asylum seekers. Many of those we serve reside in areas with some of the highest levels of deprivation in Sussex, including towns such as Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Eastbourne, Portslade, and Peacehaven

Our buddy system for adult participants is a key component of our programs, designed to foster connection, motivation, and community. By linking participants together, this system helps integrate the lessons learned from our courses and encourages the adoption of healthy, supportive practices. It promotes the development of lasting habits that keep individuals connected, strengthen their sense of community, and enhance their overall sense of purpose.

Summary of our key 2023/24 Programmes & Events

We are deeply grateful for the exceptional support we have received from our trustees, funders, The Pearce Foundation, 3VA—Voluntary Action in Eastbourne, Lewes, and Wealden, and all our valued partners. Their collaboration has been instrumental in enabling us to achieve significant milestones during our first 16 months. Notably, we have successfully offered nearly 500 free places across various tailored programmes, a testament to our collective efforts in advancing our mission.

Below are highlights of the programmes and courses we delivered in our first 16 months, along with some of the programmes we are working on or planning in our second year.

1.HAF Camps Summer and Winter 2024

In 2022/23, our charity was awarded funding from East Sussex County Council through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) an initiative introduced by the UK government as part of its broader “Levelling Up” agenda, which aims to address inequalities and provide support to disadvantaged communities across the country. The HAF programme specifically targets children from lower-income families, ensuring they have access to enriching activities during school holidays, alongside free nutritious meals. We delivered three enriching holiday camps for children receiving free school meals. A total of 210 children participated in these camps, which were held over 3 to 4 days and featured a diverse range of activities, including yoga, arts and crafts, and engaging games. As part of our commitment to promoting well-being, we also provided healthy snacks and nutritious two-course lunches. Many of the children had additional needs, such as autism, ADHD, and type 1 diabetes, and received tailored support throughout the camps. Our ability to offer specialized care, particularly for children with type 1 diabetes, sets us apart, as very few programs are equipped with the expertise and staff to cater to such specific needs.

Feedback included:

‘This club is amazing and the staff are perfect. My daughter struggles with social situations and clubs in general, yet she thoroughly enjoys this club and always feels welcome. She has had the confidence to try new foods that she otherwise would not try.’

‘My daughter has once again absolutely loved this holiday provision. She goes in happily and is so proud of everything she had made when she comes out. She still has everything she made from the summer club on display in her room. She certainly feels safe and loves going to this holiday provision.’

‘My daughter has SEN and thoroughly enjoys this club. The staff are excellent with all the children. My daughter thrives in a structured environment, and this is one of the few clubs that provide that. Looking forward to the next one!!’

‘It’s really fun here. I loved playing with the building bricks and friends’

‘I would like to go back. It was fantastic.’

‘I love doing yoga and playing hot potato and musical statues.’

2.Age Concern Eastbourne Taster and 6-week course:

9 Feb to 16 March 2023

We successfully delivered a Taster session followed by a comprehensive Six-Week Programme, engaging 15 participants (90 places in total). This initiative was rooted in the understanding that isolation can significantly affect our overall well-being. Our interactive and experiential wellbeing course was specifically designed to combat loneliness by encouraging meaningful connections and the development of supportive networks. Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting that the supportive, nonjudgmental environment we provide fosters enriching connections and lasting relationships.

When asked what one thing they would take into their lives after the 6-week course we ran at Age Concern Eastbourne, participant’s responses included:

‘I have learnt to be with other people and feel happy and relaxed.’ ‘The joy of friendship’

‘A sense of comradeship with the group’

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3.Carers Support and Wellbeing (CSAW) - June/July 2023

Having successfully delivered an initial workshop to this group of carers supporting individuals with alcohol and drug misuse, CSAW asked us to facilitate a six-week programme tailored specifically to their needs. The course was attended by 10 participants, all of whom experienced significant improvements in their wellbeing.

The impact of caregiving on the health and wellbeing of carers is profound. According to Carers UK’s 2015 annual survey, over 5,000 carers reported the following statistics: 84% experience heightened stress, 71% report poor physical or mental health, 78% experience increased anxiety, and 55% suffer from depression as a direct result of their caregiving responsibilities—figures which represent a marked increase compared to similar findings in 2014.

Feedback from participants demonstrated notable improvements in their overall wellbeing as a result of attending the course. Additionally, we conducted a follow-up survey three months post-course, which provided further evidence of the lasting impact, particularly in areas such as the integration of wellbeing practices and the development of sustainable, positive habits, such as:

5. Pearce Foundation 2023 /24

In September 2023, we were delighted to be selected for a year of support from The Pearce Foundation. This incredible foundation is dedicated to empowering small fledgling charities, helping them enhance their capacity to serve the needs of their beneficiaries better. We were excited about the opportunity to grow and strengthen our impact through this invaluable partnership.

The Pearce Foundation provided us with:

Projects completed since 1 April 2024

Other activities in the pipeline:

The group requested a second follow-up course, which commenced in September 2024.

4. One-off taster sessions

Our trainers ran a free 45-minute taster session for the Cost-of-Living Service volunteers with 3VA on 24 February 2024. 18 people attended the session at the Hillcrest Community Centre in Newhaven, and feedback was again very positive. With the success of the first training session, we were asked to be part of a second training event.

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“So struck by the thoughtfulness and attention to detail – everything was done so beautifully and with such depth, yet so gentle and light… belissima!” Kerry, participant

Governance and Operations

Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing is run primarily on a voluntary pro/bono basis, with the support of the cofounders who are also freelance associate trainers.

The Board of Trustees

The WbWmWb Board of Trustees provides strategic direction and governance to the organisation. They work closely with the co-founders to identify and support the implementation of the charity’s development.

The Trustees supported by the Co-founders also ensure the operational success of WbWmWb in the following areas:

Trustee Recruitment

Based on the Charity Commission’s guidance, the recruitment process is conducted on the following lines, having considered the need or pending vacancies and the number of trustees required in the governing documents:

Trustees meet quarterly, ensuring regular oversight of the charity’s operations, financial health, and strategic direction. In addition to these formal quarterly meetings, trustees may also hold additional meetings as needed for specific projects, events, or decisions that require immediate attention.

The Administration of the Charity

The co-founders and trustees carry out the charity’s administration on a voluntary basis.

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Programme Contractors (Trainers)

This consists of a pool of skilled training professionals, including trainers and teachers, with a wide range of relevant qualifications.

Key outcomes from our programme for participants include:

The Wider WbWmWb Family

A small pool of volunteers based in Sussex undertakes different roles for WbWmWb, such as supporting the HAF Children’s camps.

Medium-term

Social Impact and Public Benefit

Our charity is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of individuals and communities who are most in need through our tailored programmes that support and empower individuals. We focus on:

Longer-term

Funding

Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing is primarily funded by grants, which we have received since its inception. We are grateful for these grants and some donations from private individuals.

We do not receive any statutory funding, but we will continue to seek grants from funding bodies and through partnerships to expand our work.

Our funding came from the following sources:

“Many thanks again for the absolutely wonderful session last week, it was just right in every way and really appreciated by every person I have spoken to since. What a beautiful and memorable experience to live, together with this group of people, and yourselves” ...Programme Participant

“Thank you so much for the wellbeing session it was fantastic!” Karen, Participant at 3VA Wellbeing workshop

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Financial review

Financial position at the end of the period to 31 March 2024

The following figures are taken from the financial accounts. The Annual Report and Accounts cover the 16-month period from 12 December 2022 to 31 March 2024.

We generated a total income of £25,355 comprised of grants totalling £25,280 and an unrestricted donation of £75. Total expenditure was £20,149, of which £18,924 was spent on charitable activities. Administration costs, including Trustees’ Indemnity Insurance, accounted for 7.3% of the expenditure. The Trustees have the benefit at the cost of £402.97 for this sixteen-month period of trustees’ liability insurance, which is a qualifying third-party indemnity. The indemnity was in force throughout the last financial year and continues into the current financial year. This policy covers all the trustees shown on the Trustees Annual Report.

Risk Management

Reserves

Since this is the first year of becoming a registered charity, WbWmWb previously held no reserves. In the future, WbWmWb plans to hold general reserves to provide for any unforeseen fluctuations in income and expenditure. Reserves will allow the charity to address sudden issues that might arise from charitable activities. They protect against a temporary or permanent loss of income, allowing the charity to adjust the cost base and business model.

The Board of Trustees have determined that WbWmWb will work towards building reserves in the future and that covering two months’ running costs should be a long-term goal. This policy will be reviewed annually.

The trustees are committed to ensuring the financial stability and sustainability of our programmes. We are pleased to report that the risk of financial uncertainty is minimal, as all grants for our courses and initiatives are secured prior to the commencement or delivery of any activities. This proactive approach allows us to focus entirely on achieving our mission and delivering high-quality services to those we support without concern for funding gaps. Our applications include an element for overheads covering insurance, IT, and related running costs.

Risk

The Board of Trustees ensures that effective risk management and internal control systems are in place to manage Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing’s risks. A nominated trustee undertakes these responsibilities, reviewing internal policies and ensuring compliance with financial and Charity Commission regulations.

Policies

As trustees, we remain steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of governance, transparency, and accountability in all our activities. We are dedicated to ensuring the sustainability and impact of our programs, fostering an environment of inclusivity, respect, and compassion for all those we serve. Our focus continues to be on providing accessible and effective wellbeing support through evidencebased programs and resources, delivered by a passionate and skilled team of staff and volunteers.

We recognize the importance of upholding strong financial stewardship. As stated above, all funding for our programs is secured before delivery, ensuring a stable and secure financial foundation for our work. We continue to actively seek out opportunities for growth and collaboration to expand our reach and enhance the lives of those who face challenges and will benefit from our services.

We hold policies for GDPR, safeguarding, health and safety, and complaints. Some of these can be found on our website; others can be requested and sent to you if needed.

As trustees, we take seriously our responsibility to guide the charity with integrity, making decisions that align with our core values and the needs of those we support.

Supporting Our Work

If you feel inspired to make a regular donation that would really help us with our planning. UK bank account holders can set up direct debits to facilitate regular giving. Donations can be cancelled at any time, so if your situation changes, you can change your direct debit.

One-off donation

You can make a one-off donation either by cheque or bank transfer (payable to ‘Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing’ or contact us for our bank details). If you would like to find out more about how to make a donation or be part of our work, please contact: www.wellbodywellmindwellbeing.co.uk

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Ofce (if applicable) Dates acted if not
for whole year		 Name of person (or
body) entitled to
appoint trustee (if any)
Christine Burke Chair Trustee Board
Jacqueline Pear Trustee Board
Kat Holden From 8th July 2023 Trustee Board
Donna Day Laferty From 12 Dec 2022
until 8 Jan 2023		 Trustee Board
Sam (Adcock) McDowell From 9th September
2023		 Trustee Board

Statement of Trustees’ responsibility

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose the charity’s financial position with reasonable accuracy at all times and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the legal requirements for charity (CIO).

They are also responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets and taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees confirm they have complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustee by:

Christine Burke

Chair 30th January 2025

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Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing (CIO) Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing (CIO) Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing (CIO) Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing (CIO) Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing (CIO) Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing (CIO) Accounts for 16
months. (CIO set up
2 December 2022)		 Accounts for 16
months. (CIO set up
2 December 2022)		 CC16a
Registered Charity Number 1201196
Receipts andpayments accounts
For the period
from		 Period start date To Period end date
12/2/22 3/31/24
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Grants 25,280 - 25,280 -
Donations 75 - - 75 -
- 0 - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
75		 25,280 - 25,355 -
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
- 0 - 0 - 0 -
- 0 - 0 - 0 - - 0
Sub total
- 0		 - 0 - 0 - - 0
**Total receipts **
75		 25,280 - 0 25,355 - 0
A3 Payments
Trainers 14,815 - 14,815 -
Venue, travel & meals 2,843 - 2,843 -
Materials 1,266 - 1,266 -
Administration 75 1,150 1,225
- - - -
**Sub total **
75		 20,074 - 20,149 -
A4 Asset and investment purchases,
(see table)
- 0 - 0 - 0 -
- 0 - 0 - 0 -
**Sub total **
- 0		 - 0 - 0 - - 0
**Totalpayments **
75		 20,074 - 0 20,149 - 0
**Net of receipts/(payments) **
- 0		 5,207 - 5,207 -
A5 Transfers between funds - 0 - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - 0 - - - -
**Cash funds thisyear end **
- 0		 5,207 - 5,207 -
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories Details Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Cash at bank 5,207 -
- - -
- - -
Total cash funds - 5,207 -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 OK OK
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Details Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s
own use		 - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which
liability relates		 Amount due
(optional)		 When due
(optional)
B5 Liabilities -
-
-
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all
the trustees		 Signature Print Name Date of approval
Jacqueline Pear 30 January 2025
Chris Burke 30 January 2025

INDEPENEDENT EXAMINATION REPORT TO TRUSTEES OF WELLBODY WELLMIND WELLBEING CIO ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024.

Respective responsibilities of the directors.

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and consider that an audit is not required for this year.

I report on the accounts for the Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing for the year Ended 31st March 2024.

This report is made solely to Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing as a body. My review has been undertaken so that I might state, those matters I am required to state to them in a report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law. I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Trustees as a body for my review, for this report or for the opinions I have formed.

It is our aim to:

Basis of independent report

Our review was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by Companies House. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the company and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide any of the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view”

and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent statement

In connection with my inspection, no matter has come to my attention.

  1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section of the Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the

accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention shown be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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