We are a local independent charity working with individuals and communities, of all ages, but with a particular focus on 55 plus who live-in hard-pressed areas in Ipswich and across Suffolk. We offer a wide range of services and programmes that help people stay active, connected and involved with their local community through accessible sports and exercise, community garden courses, learning new skills and volunteering opportunities. The programmes and services we offer are supported by a hardworking community of volunteers and staff. Our sessions provide preventative services to support everyone keep ACTIVE, HEALTHY and CONNECTED.
Mission
To support and empower people to improve their health & wellbeing, create & connect people with their community and provide learning and volunteering opportunities.
What we provide
We help people to create stronger, healthier & resilient communities and enable people to live full and active lives.
Core Values
We deliver the mission as a team, underpinning our work with a set of agreed core values. These define ActivLives and are as follows:
Honest & Open
Creating trust through taking responsibility, acting ethically and encouraging open debate
Community Focused
Supporting and empowering people to make positive changes to their own lives and the lives of others in the community
Professional & Accountable
Delivering quality, effective, safe and reliable services to our members, partners, the community and stakeholders
Respect and Value
Developing a committed and caring organisation that supports the development of volunteers, staff and members, promotes team working and working with partners and key stakeholders
Innovative
Developing services that help reduce health inequalities, enable people to improve their health & wellbeing, and that are accessible and beneficial
Our 2024 – 2026 Strategy
In this document we have outlined our ambitions and plan of action at ActivLives. Read the document here
Registered Office
Brightspace, 160 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0HH
Telephone No: 01473 345350
Charity Registration Number: 1147615
Company Registration Number: 7672809
