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Synergy Dance Outreach's programs improve mental well-being, physical health, confidence, and social connections for participants.
Participants across age groups and abilities have reported improvements in mental wellbeing, physical health, confidence, and connection.
Service · Observational claim · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 33
The charity's training courses have been well-received and are making an impact on teaching practice.
We are proud to see this training already making an impact on teaching practice and accessibility across the sector
Operational · Procedural statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 26
Synergy Dance Outreach has received funding from various trusts and foundations to deliver its programmes.
We are immensely grateful to all of our funders and supporters, whose generosity has enabled Synergy Dance® Outreach to expand its reach and deliver inclusive dance, yoga, and wellbeing opportunities nationwide.
Financial · Funding statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 28
The charity has partnerships with hospitals such as Great Ormond Street Hospital and Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
Our partnerships remain central to the success of our inclusive programmes. From long-standing collaborations with British Blind Sport, Everyone Active, Places Leisure and DEBRA, to newer partnerships with Great Ormond Street Hospital, Evelina London, and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 28
Synergy Dance Outreach received multiple awards for its inclusive dance and wellbeing programmes in 2024-2025.
We are honoured to have received multiple national and regional awards recognising excellence in inclusion, wellbeing, and community impact.
Service · Observational claim · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 27
Over 90% of participants reported improved confidence and wellbeing in the sessions.
In 2024–2025, over 90% of participants reported improved confidence and wellbeing, and 92% expressed a desire to continue attending our sessions.
Service · Observational claim · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 26
Synergy Dance® Outreach's programmes have demonstrated measurable benefits in improving participants' physical and mental health, confidence, and social interaction.
Key reported outcomes include: Increased confidence and self-esteem among children and young people. Improved physical and mental health and mobility in adults and older participants. Reduced isolation and enhanced social interaction in care and hospital settings.
Service · Metric statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 24
Synergy Dance® Outreach has seen a significant increase in demand for its services, particularly among low-income families and those facing mental health challenges.
At the same time, demand for our services has never been higher, particularly among low-income families with disabled children and those facing mental health challenges.
Service · Trend statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 20
Synergy Dance® Outreach has expanded its reach to include hospitals such as Great Ormond Street Hospital and Evelina London.
Expanded hospital outreach to Great Ormond Street Hospital, Evelina London, Alder Hey, and Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
Service · Trend statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 21
Synergy Dance® Outreach aims to remove barriers such as cost, confidence, disability, and social isolation in its programmes.
Through our classes and outreach work, we aim to remove barriers such as cost, confidence, disability, and social isolation, ensuring that everyone can experience the proven benefits of movement.
Service · Policy statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 18
Synergy Dance® Outreach launched a partnership with Future Fit Training to develop inclusive training programmes.
Together, we have developed a suite of inclusive training programmes, including our Inclusive Fitness and Dance CPD training, which equips instructors, teachers, and fitness professionals with the skills to create welcoming environments for participants of all abilities.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 17
Synergy Dance® Outreach’s work with Comic Relief has increased awareness of the importance of accessible movement opportunities for people with additional needs.
This collaboration has amplified our message nationwide, increasing awareness of the importance of accessible movement opportunities for children, young people, and adults with additional needs.
Commissioning · Stakeholder position · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, P A G E 13
Synergy Dance® Outreach has secured a £10,000 grant from the Thomas Pocklington Trust for its new Visually Impaired Project.
We have secured a £10,000 grant, paid in two instalments of £5,000.
Financial · Funding statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, P A G E 10
Synergy Dance® Outreach aims to expand its hospital outreach programme across multiple UK children’s hospitals and additional NHS Trusts.
Our goal for 2025–2026 is to expand across multiple UK children’s hospitals and additional NHS Trusts.
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, P A G E 10
The Board of Trustees reviews the charity’s aims and objectives to ensure they deliver meaningful public benefit.
The Trustees confirm that they have reviewed the charity’s aims and objectives and have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning future activities.
Governance · Policy statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, P A G E 9
Synergy Dance® Outreach is governed by a Board of Trustees who ensure accountability, safeguarding, financial management, and strategic direction.
The charity’s governance is overseen by a dedicated Board of Trustees who ensure accountability, safeguarding, financial management, and strategic direction.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, P A G E 9
Synergy Dance® Outreach's programmes improve participants' confidence, mobility and wellbeing.
Through our programmes, participants improve confidence, mobility and wellbeing while reducing isolation and stress.
Service · Observational claim · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 8
Synergy Dance® Outreach has strengthened partnerships with various organisations to reinforce its mission of inclusion and wellbeing.
These collaborations reinforce our mission of inclusion, belonging and wellbeing for all. As we look ahead, we are eager to expand our hospital delivery nationwide and bring more creative wellbeing opportunities to those who need them most.
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 5
Synergy Dance® Outreach's mission is to make movement, dance and wellbeing accessible to everyone.
Our mission is to make movement, dance and wellbeing accessible to everyone. Creating inclusive spaces in schools, hospitals, care homes, community venues and online.
Policy · Policy statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 8
Synergy Dance® Outreach aims to reduce the inequality of physical activity among disabled people by creating inclusive pathways.
Disabled people continue to be twice as likely to be inactive compared to non-disabled people. At Synergy Dance® Outreach, we are committed to reducing this inequality by creating enjoyable, adaptable and inclusive pathways into regular physical activity.
Policy · Commitment statement · From Synergy Dance Outreach — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 April 2025, page 7