Activities for older people

The Pitch

Problem statement

High levels of local deprivation coupled with a high percentage of elderly residents mean that the Club has great significance in Clifton. Clifton South Ward has the highest proportion of over 80s demographically across the whole of Nottingham. Ten areas in Clifton are in the most deprived 20% nationally, with a further two in the most deprived 10%. Arnold has some areas that are in worst 10% of areas in the Country for overall deprivation, and worst 20% for health deprivation and income deprivation affecting older people. In common with other areas Arnold and West Bridgford have a high and increasing proportion of elderly residents, aged over 65, and a rising incidence of dementia cases.

Solution

We are seeking support to help provide stimulating activities at all four Clubs. Members take part in a wide variety of activities at Club sessions, delivered by experienced external providers. Some activities are physical, involving strength and balance exercises, and games, while others are more creative, such as art and craft, and music. The social interaction of activities benefits members' mental health and helps to combat social exclusion and loneliness. Members are able to gain new skills during activity sessions. Members also benefit from activities through improved health, both physical and mental, which helps to ward off illness and injury and improves their quality of life.

Why are we best placed to deliver?

We have a lot of experience and skills to call on: Staff Our Co-ordinator was a teacher until taking voluntary redundancy. Our Cook worked as a cook at a Day Centre for 3 days a week for 5 years. Volunteers One of our volunteers has over 30 years pastoral experience. He helped support a congregation of over 1,500 people. Trustees Our Chair spent 10 years co-managing a similar project in Nottingham with another of our volunteers. It opened on Wednesdays, 10.30am-1.30 pm. It had 35 - 50 people visiting regularly. The same trustee ran a homeless project in Nottingham for 6 years, managing over 50 volunteers, providing hot food, clothing and referrals to other agencies for 3 days a week.

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Beneficiaries

120 people

Expected impact

Members benefit through improved health, both physical and mental, which helps to ward off illness and injury and improves their quality of life. The social interaction of activities benefits members' mental health and helps to combat social exclusion and loneliness. Members are able to gain new skills during activity sessions. Carers of Club members gain valuable hours of respite while members are supported by the Clubs. Volunteers who help with activities gain experience, skills and confidence. They also improve their employment prospects and gain psychologically from giving something back to their community.