Eat Well Get Well CIC is a Manchester-based community interest company that supports adults and families to improve their health and wellbeing through education, practical support and community engagement focused on nutrition, lifestyle and long-term condition prevention and management. During the financial year ending 28 February 2026, the company delivered a range of community-based activities aimed at reducing health inequalities and improving health literacy amongst communities that experience poorer health outcomes and barriers to accessing mainstream health information and support. The company's activities included the delivery of healthy eating and lifestyle education programmes, practical cook-and-taste sessions, community outreach, health awareness events and peer educator development. Programmes were delivered through trusted community settings including community centres, places of worship and organisations supporting refugees and asylum seekers. A significant focus of the year's work was supporting people affected by, or at risk of, Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic health conditions. Participants were supported to develop greater understanding of the relationship between food, physical activity, sleep, stress and long-term health. Activities included practical demonstrations, culturally appropriate recipe development, food tasting sessions and opportunities for participants to discuss their experiences and learn from one another. The company also completed a Community Health Equity Manchester-funded project working with refugee and asylum-seeking communities. This included a six-week programme for Eritrean and Ethiopian asylum seekers and a peer educator development programme involving Syrian refugee women. The work was delivered in partnership with local voluntary and community sector organisations and was adapted to meet participants' language, cultural and practical needs through the use of interpreters, translated materials and visual learning approaches. Feedback from participants indicated increased confidence in making healthier food choices, improved understanding of the causes and management of Type 2 diabetes, greater awareness of the impact of ultra-processed foods, and increased confidence in supporting the health of their families and communities. Participants also reported benefits relating to wellbeing, social connection, stress management and sleep. The company continued to strengthen its partnership working with community organisations, faith groups, refugee support organisations and health professionals. Through these partnerships, Eat Well Get Well CIC was able to reach communities that may not otherwise engage with health improvement services and to ensure that activities were shaped by local needs and lived experience. In addition to direct programme delivery, the company invested time in developing community capacity through the training and support of peer educators and volunteers, enabling community members to play a greater role in supporting health and wellbeing within their own networks. The directors believe that the company's activities during the year have provided clear public benefit by improving health knowledge, promoting healthier lifestyles, supporting community participation and helping to address health inequalities amongst underserved communities in Manchester.

The company's principal stakeholders include programme participants, peer educators, volunteers, community organisations, faith groups, partner agencies, funders and health professionals involved in the delivery or referral of participants to programmes. Eat Well Get Well CIC places a strong emphasis on understanding the needs and experiences of the communities it serves. Consultation is undertaken through a range of methods including participant feedback forms, group discussions, focus groups, informal conversations during and after programme sessions, stakeholder meetings and partnership discussions with community organisations and referrers. During the year, consultation activities included engagement with participants attending healthy eating and lifestyle programmes, refugee and asylum-seeking communities, peer educators, community leaders, faith organisations and partner agencies. Consultation was undertaken both before and during programme delivery to ensure that activities were culturally appropriate, accessible and responsive to community needs. The company used feedback from consultations to inform the design and delivery of its activities. Examples included adapting educational materials to different languages and literacy levels, increasing the use of visual and practical learning methods, incorporating topics identified by participants such as stress management and sleep, developing peer educator training programmes and tailoring activities to the cultural preferences of specific communities. Feedback from participants also highlighted a desire for greater family involvement and community-based support. In response, the company delivered family-focused healthy eating activities and continued to explore peer-led approaches to supporting behaviour change within local communities. The company also worked closely with partner organisations supporting refugee and asylum-seeking communities. Feedback from these organisations helped shape recruitment approaches, communication methods and programme content. The directors regularly reviewed feedback from participants and stakeholders and used this information to inform operational decisions, future planning and the development of new activities. Stakeholder consultation has therefore played an important role in ensuring that the company's activities remain responsive to community needs and deliver meaningful community benefit.

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