Purpose

On the 10th April 2026 an Executive Decision (Recording Executive Decision for Decisions List Form) was published to approve up to £60,000 of Public Health Funding for Active Wellbeing Pilot Projects. The agreed themes will support the action plans of both the Sport & Activity (A6 Appendix A - Sport and Activity Strategy 2024 - 2028.pdf) and Health and Wellbeing strategies (Tendering Health & Wellbeing Stategy Lv)
A Request for Quotation was sent to organisations that were identified to meet the objectives and expectations of this procurement. The successful organisation(s) proposed to deliver a programme that conformed with the strategic objectives of council services in accordance with scoring criteria.
The scoring panel consisted of council officers under the approval of Head of Health & Partnerships and the Head of Sport & Leisure with Portfolio Holder signature.
The Service did not receive responses for the following themes and are not awarded under this Officer Decision.
- Arts & Culture Opportunity for Children and Young People’s Health & Wellbeing
- Women & Girls’ Activity

Decision

To allocate up to £60,000 of Public Health funding to successful quotations for Active Wellbeing pilot projects.
Addressing Social Isolation Among Older People Through Activity = £7,064.95
Isolation amongst the elderly community in Tendring. Physical activity brings a host of wellbeing initiatives that not only boosts physical health, but also holistic wellbeing and social mobility.
Including:
- Community Voluntary Services Tendring: £4,660
- The Active Wellbeing Society: £2,404.95
Children and Family Healthy After-School Activity = £19,153
To support local families with a focus on improving pathways into extracurricular physical activities for early years children, young people and parents/carers.
Including:
- Colchester United Community Foundation: £9,153
- iCARP: £10,000
Exercise Rehabilitation for Long Term Health Condition Management =£9,198
The commission aims to support community groups through active recovery, ensuring a holistic approach to wellbeing and pre/rehabilitation is commissioned for those looking to boost their physical strength & mobility.
Including:
- Flexfit Yoga: £9,198

Alternative options considered

Not to award commissioned activity to targeted organisations.
To consider grant funding opportunities. However, the specialist level of wellbeing services outlined within the Executive Summary made this inappropriate for open-call applications.