Baby & Me by Duke Fitness CIC

Funded on
11 Apr 2023

Duke Fitness wants to deliver a range of free programmes, targeting those most in need within Sunderland including pre and post natal women and their families, improving health and wellbeing.

£7,134 Raised of £6,959

33 Backers

102%

Our Delivery Report

Funded on 11 April 2023 | Delivered on 01 May 2023

£7,134

RAISED

33

BACKERS

46

DAYS TO FUND

BIGGEST PLEDGE

Largest pledge from National Lottery - Community Fund

£2,750

From National Lottery - Community Fund

£2

MOST POPULAR PLEDGE AMOUNT

96

people have visited this project!

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hertiage sites supported

6 hertiage sites supported

Classes provided

104 Classes provided

Integrated Care Board Sunderland

Integrated Care Board Sunderland donated £2,000

Sunderland City Council donated £1,244

Post natal women and babies supported

96 Post natal women and babies supported

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104 Free fitness and wellbeing sessions delivered

Sunderland City Council donated £1,000

More about our impact

The environment

My project has encouraged women in the community to get their steps in with their babies this supports low carbon alternatives to using local/own transport for short journeys.

The local economy

I asked individuals to complete review forms before and after the programme, the feedback I recieved: - Lower levels of anxiety - Higher energy levels - Improved mood - A rise in self confidence All of the above will increase the individuals physical and mental wellbeing which is making them re assess their work/lifestyle balance which will have a positive impact on the local economy.

Volunteering, jobs & education

This project has educated women on how to keep fit and improve their physical and mental wellbeing through healthy habits.

Arts, culture & heritage

Throughout the 6 months, a variety of classes were taking place out doors, making use of the beautiful sites throughout Sunderland.

Activity, health and leisure

This project has brought together a lot of individuals in a similar situation enabling them to socialise and make friends. Mothers have been able to bond with babies in a safe environment. Health and fitness has been made accessible for pre and post natal women breaking down barriers. Reduced anxiety throughout the sessions has make the transition from maternity leave to work easier. In terms of weight loss and reducing obesity the girls lost a total of 134lbs between them 9 stone 8lb! This is just the start of their constant progress now they have learnt new healthy habits for both themselves and their families.

Duke Fitness C.I.C delivers programmes and activities that provide benefits to Sunderland and wider North East region. Via local consultation and working in partnership with likeminded organisations, we identify and break down barriers to enable members of local communities to participate in a range of wellbeing programmes to improve individual and community outcome.

We create a safe nurturing environment which will generate a culture of positive wellbeing. Supporting the individuals/ community to make the transition towards a healthy lifestyle through targeted training, healthy lifestyle choices and creating a positive social enviroment where individuals can socialise with likeminded individuals.

Duke Fitness C.I.C delivers tailored fitness-to meet individual needs/ group needs (whole community) ,tailored wellbeing programs- healthy living programs for the whole of the community eg, prenatal and postnatal general activities to boost wellbeing, enhancing and supporting mental health, physcial wellbeing and community cohesion. We deliver
healthy lifestyle, eating programs and food preparation sessions alongside boosting personal, physcial and mental wellbeing via a range of sessions that promote information and life skills to support wellbeing and general physical health.

We create a range of programmes and events for families who are increasingly struggling to make ends meet during the current economic climate. Activities support family cohesion, community cohesion and improve general mental health, physical wellbeing and help to support the generation of positive wellbeing habits that individuals are encouraged to adopt into their everyday lives.

We deliver sessions for individuals suffering with medical conditions. Appropriate targeted exercise and a balanced diet can support the individual to gain:
Better quality of sleep
Reduction in high blood pressure
Reduction in diabetes
Reduction of stroke
Reduction of heart attack
Reduction in use if prescribed medication
Exercise releases those happy hormones helping many individals reduce medication, have more energy and become more productive.

Duke Fitness creates low cost (where possible free) sessions to prevent barriers to participation for those most in need within areas of high multiple deprivations. Supporting vulnerable women and delivering this service during this intense period in a woman's life will help to foster positive long term outcomes for the individuals and her wider family/community.

Project Owner: Duke Fitness C.I.C The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.