During the financial year 2024–2025 Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC continued to deliver extensive Health and Wellbeing Coaching across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, supporting individuals experiencing low level mental health needs, long term health conditions, stress, anxiety, depression, low mood, financial pressures, pain management challenges and social isolation. As stated in our previous CIC returns, our model provides up to 12 personalised 1 to 1 coaching sessions per individual, alongside group-based wellbeing workshops delivered in trusted community settings. This year, our reach, impact and community benefit expanded significantly. Our work continues to be shaped by the communities we serve, ensuring that provision is delivered with, not to, and remains rooted in empowerment, inclusion and accessibility. Direct Community Benefit Across 2024–2025, our activities benefited the community in the following ways - Over 4800 hours of 1 to 1 coaching delivered to individuals across Birmingham and Solihull, enabling personalised, strengths based support that improves mental wellbeing, physical health, confidence and self management. local residents have been able to receive 12 sessions on a 1 to 1 basis from a Personalised Care Institute qualified Health and Wellbeing coach in community locations that are convenient to them. 156+ group coaching sessions delivered, reaching more than 4,680 people over 2.5 years, with continued delivery throughout 2024–2025. These sessions covered behaviour change, healthy eating, sleep hygiene, mental health awareness, physical wellbeing, and peer support development. Targeted support for Asian and Black women across Small Heath, Ward End, Sparkhill, Northfield, Hodge Hill, Selly Oak and Solihull, with 215 women supported over 12 months, improving confidence, resilience, health literacy and community connection. Special Educational Needs (SEN) transition support, delivering a 6 week programme for young people aged 14+, focusing on emotional resilience, motivation, anxiety reduction and social connection. Citywide Community Engagement & Inclusion Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC played a central role in coordinating and delivering the Birmingham Disability Festival 2025, a major citywide celebration of disability pride, inclusion and culture. The festival generated substantial social, cultural and economic benefit for Birmingham. Attendance increased from 723 visitors in 2024 to 1,112 visitors in 2025, demonstrating significant growth in community engagement. The festival delivered 92 events and exhibitors, including arts workshops, adaptive sports, live performances, poetry, comedy, African drumming, fashion shows, Human Library sessions, and inclusive storytelling experiences. The festival strengthened representation of disabled artists and performers, with 100% of performers and committee members identifying as having additional needs, ensuring authentic disability led leadership. The festival improved social cohesion, reduced stigma and increased visibility of disabled people across Birmingham.

Our work continues to be shaped by the communities we serve, ensuring that provision is delivered with, not to, and remains rooted in empowerment, inclusion and accessibility. Throughout 2024–2025, we continued to work in partnership with: BVSC Arts Therapies UK Primary Care Networks Local community centres Colleges and universities Neighbourhood Network Schemes Birmingham City Council and Solihull Local Authority We also contributed to multiple research projects, including NIHR funded studies exploring health coaching in underserved communities and the experiences of families navigating autism/ADHD pathways. Stakeholder Consultation & Service Improvement. This year, improvements included: Expanding telephone and online coaching Increasing fortnightly sessions where requested Enhancing accessibility of venues and transport options Strengthening communication through WhatsApp groups, social media and community networks. Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC’s stakeholders include: Residents across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands Individuals receiving 1 to 1 Health & Wellbeing Coaching Participants of our group workshops and community programmes Disabled people and families engaged through the Birmingham Disability Festival Partner organisations including Arts Therapies UK, BVSC, Primary Care Networks, Neighbourhood Network Schemes, Birmingham City Council, Solihull Local Authority, community centres, colleges, universities and third sector organisations Directors of the CIC, all of whom bring lived experience of disability, long term health conditions, cultural disparity and mental health determinants How Stakeholders Were Consulted Throughout 2024–2025, stakeholder consultation was continuous, structured and embedded into our delivery model. Consultation took place through: Monthly Board Meetings reviewing governance, finances, risk, health and safety, and forward planning. Initial assessments, activation measures and wellbeing questionnaires completed by all service users at the start, mid point and end of their coaching journey, enabling personalised support and data driven refinement. Regular community focus groups ensuring representation across culture, race, age, disability, gender and locality. Surveys and questionnaires gathering feedback on accessibility, satisfaction, session content and community needs. Co production workshops where participants shape session content, delivery style and priorities. Digital communication channels, including WhatsApp community groups, social media updates and telephone coaching for individuals unable to attend in person. Extensive consultation during the Birmingham Disability Festival, including feedback sessions with attendees, volunteers, exhibitors and partner organisations. Actions Taken in Response to Stakeholder Feedback Stakeholder feedback directly shaped service improvements during 2024–2025. Actions taken include Increasing session frequency by offering fortnightly workshops where requested. Introducing online and telephone coaching to improve accessibility for individuals with mobility, health or travel barriers. Delivering sessions at times and locations chosen by participants, ensuring community led scheduling. Improving venue accessibility, including transport considerations, signage, maps and layout adjustments. Enhancing communication, providing clearer updates, reminders and accessible information formats. Refining festival operations, including clearer signage, more volunteers, accessible maps, improved food options, and expanded interactive activities. Strengthening co production, ensuring participants shape workshop content, festival programming and community engagement activities. Outcome of Stakeholder Consultation As a result of ongoing consultation, Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC has: Increased accessibility and inclusivity across all programmes Strengthened peer to peer networks and community ownership Improved cultural competency and representation Enhanced the Birmingham Disability Festival’s structure, accessibility and impact Ensured services remain person led, responsive and rooted in lived experience Embedded continuous improvement across coaching, community delivery and festival coordination

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