Company activities and impact Activity 1 - Tea Coffee Mornings These are weekly activities attended mainly by semi-retired and retired residents from varied backgrounds who live and work in Wembley and the surrounding areas. The sessions are lively and engaging and directly support our objective of enhancing health and wellbeing. Over 500 residents have attended these sessions. The activities are structured each month based on consultation with service users. Service users have been impacted in different ways. For some, the sessions have helped them develop friendships and social networks and have helped to break the cycle of loneliness and isolation. Here are some quotes from service users: "In 2024, a few months after my retirement, I was sent a flyer by a friend. I decided to go on my own one Thursday and found it well organised, with various games on different tables and snacks. The staff and other people in attendance were all warm and welcoming. I decided to keep coming, although I have mobility issues that limit my attendance. Over recent months, there has been a change in staff and attendance has been low, but overall I have really enjoyed my time at the coffee morning, which gave me the opportunity to meet new people and learn new things. Thank you to all the people who kept it going." Jan "When I joined TCM I was a bit apprehensive of what it could do for me. Now, a year later, I am so much happier and feel grateful for all the joy and good times I have had with friends I have made in the group." Sangeeta We worked with the following partners to make our TCM sessions informative, engaging and relaxing for service users. Partners 1. Brent Health Matters 2. London Wembley Crime Prevention Unit 3. Sharm Mind and Body Therapies 4. Gym Instructors 5. Kew Gardens Activity 2 - Physical and Wellbeing Sessions Physical and wellbeing sessions involving Yoga, Pilates, Boxercise and Salsa were offered to residents at a substantially reduced cost. This provided residents with access to activities that they would otherwise not have been able to afford. Yoga sessions ran twice weekly for children and adults. A total of 120 children from low income or disadvantaged families, aged between 4 and 10 years, benefited from these sessions. Here are some comments from children: "I have learnt to do the splits. It was hard at the start, and I could not do them all the way, but it is fun to try and I am much better at them now." Mahi, aged 8 "My favourite is the stretches because they are fun. They make me feel super stretchy." Roshni, aged 7 Feedback from parents We asked parents what noticeable difference the Yoga classes had made to their child. "I have noticed that my child has become much more focused since starting yoga classes. They seem calmer and better able to manage their emotions, especially in stressful situations. It has made a noticeable difference to their overall attitude." Kannari "Yoga has really helped improve my child's flexibility and strength. They have become more confident in their physical abilities, and it is great to see them excited about staying active. They also talk about how much they enjoy the classes." Angeli "One of the biggest changes I have seen is in my child's sleep patterns. They fall asleep faster and seem to have more restful sleep after yoga days. It has made bedtime so much easier for us, and they wake up in a better mood." Sangeta Adult Yoga, Pilates, Boxercise and Salsa sessions were attended by residents of Wembley Central and the surrounding areas. Residents came together weekly not only to maintain their physical health and wellbeing, but also to connect with others and learn new skills, including Kizomba and Salsa. These sessions grew beyond Wembley as participants who had never danced before developed confidence and began taking part in dance activities outside Wembley. The sessions were facilitated by trained individuals who lived locally. A total of 60 people participated on a weekly basis over the year and improved their overall fitness levels. Activity 3 - Allotment at Cecil Avenue TBGH took over the lease for the plot at 16a Cecil Avenue, Wembley, during the financial year under review. The funding secured was put to valuable use for the community. The greenhouse has been a welcome addition, and our gardening enthusiasts have been busy planting and tending the crops. There is a WhatsApp group of approximately 35 people who actively engage with activities on the allotment. The hub is still young and, during this transitional period, is open one day a week. In the longer term, we envisage the space being operational throughout the year, five days a week. The allotment provides a calm, relaxing and safe environment for our service users, ranging from people with no experience in gardening to experienced gardeners. It is refreshing to see everyone come together and share experiences. Our volunteers and residents have completed gardening courses provided by St Ralphs Edible Garden, Sufra NW London, as well as first aid training. Activity 4 - Community Event - Seaside Trip to Margate Brent has a high level of deprivation and includes families on low incomes who can struggle to take their children on holidays during the summer. This is further compounded by the current economic climate and the high cost of food. The seaside trip to Margate therefore targeted families on low incomes by providing them with the opportunity to enjoy a fun family seaside trip. We hired three coaches for the trip. The group comprised children aged between 0 and 7 years, accompanied by their parents. A total of 156 parents and children benefited from this activity.

Our current audience is Wembley Central, local people in Brent and those marginalised in our community. Our reach is strong in Wembley Central but less so in Brent. The hub is very much in its infancy phase but do have our sights on expanding and strengthening links in Brent and environs. Our initiatives are very much community/ resident led and we actively consult and engage service users who informs the decisions taken. For example, the Tea Coffee Morning (TCM) users requested trips to Kew Gardens and the trip to Margate both of which were honoured. Consultation & engagement is achieved by community WhatsApp’s groups, online and in person meetings. There are 50 service users on Tea Coffee Morning(TCM) chat group and 30 Community Wellbeing (Allotment). TCM generate a lot of interest and participation other TCM organisation such as Chalk Hill Tea Coffee Morning. There are also occasions where we have to signpost persons to other organisation or council services.

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