April 2024 - March 2025
approach, we empower people to build meaningful connections, improve their wellbeing, and access the resources and services they need to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives"
Who We Are A Message from our CEO Our Service Areas Health & Wellbeing+ Food Hub Dementia & Careers Events Sports & Physical Activities Families & Communities* Employment & Education* Volunteering* ShipShape: A Clients Journey Our Impact: At a Glance Delivery & Partnership Finances Looking Ahead 01 02 03 05 06 08 09 10 11 12 12 12 13 15 17 18
01 Established in 2006, ShipShape has been a vital community anchor, delivering responsive & preventive services to tackle health and inequality amongst the most deprived communities, in the neighbourhoods of Nether Edge, Abbeydale, Highfield, Sharrow, Broomhall, City Centre. ShipShape is a deeply trusted and well-embedded organisation with a strong track record of grassroots delivery and meaningful impact. It has matured beyond its origins and now functions as a vital community hub in Sheffield. The organisation's resilience is grounded in its people, partnerships, and place-based model. Over the year, we have expanded our reach, delivering a wide range of health & wellbeing services, Sports & Physical Activity, Dementia & Carers support, Employment & Learning support, Food Hub services and fostering local volunteers and family services. We are committed to improving lives & strengthening our local area, Ensuring no one is left behind due to barriers such as poverty, disability, or social exclusion. This report reflects on the impact of our work over the past year, showing how compassion, collaboration, and community can create lasting change. As well as our ongoing dedication to building a stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.
02 As Chief Executive of Shipshape, I am proud to reflect on a year of remarkable resilience, growth, and impact. This past year has presented significant challenges for many of the communities we serve & for our organisation. .The ongoing cost of living crisis has placed immense pressure on individuals and families, increasing the demand for accessible, trusted support like never before. At Shipshape, we have responded with determination and compassion. Whether through our health and wellbeing services, food and energy advice, or community-led programmes, we’ve worked tirelessly to ensure that no one feels left behind. Our team, volunteers, and partners have gone above and beyond—adapting quickly, scaling services, and strengthening relationships across the city. The stories throughout this report reflect not only the needs we’ve met, but the strength of the people we work alongside. From providing vital health interventions to creating safe spaces for connection and support, Shipshape continues to stand at the heart of community resilience. “we believe that everyone deserves to feel connected, valued, and supported regardless of their health status or circumstances.” Tanya Basharat ShipShape CEO We know the road ahead remains challenging, but we are more committed than ever to standing with our communities. Together, we will continue to build healthier, stronger futures. Thank you for your continued support & belief in our mission.
03 Em E Food Hub Sessions aimed at bringing the community together through food & gardening. Include a weekly Lunch Club: Around the Kitchen Table, a weekly Breakfast Club, and the gardening programme Green Growers. Our Cooking on a Budget Programme is delivered as outreach work by the Food Coordinator in the community with partner organisations. Dementia & Carers Training, P better impr prospe Programme and free co Social We support f Supportive and informative Provisions for people that are impacted by dementia and their careers. Services include the Men’s Reconnect Cafe and Women’s Recharge your Batteries. Delivering Information Hubs at Moor Market, Broomhall Centre & Town Hall. We also offer Dementia training. Events One off events for the community that are fun, informative and collaborative. Annual events such as the Community Christmas Meal under the Food Hub: Christmas Around the Kitchen Table and the Summer Garden Party. We run Summer Coach trips, Family Play Dates, and Healthy Holiday Events. Volunteer placements to Welcoming volunteers for Communities Programm student placem
mployment & Education Programmes and Sessions to rove employment, education ects for the community. es include Digital IT Courses, computer access during the ellbeing Café. Employment from Equal Opportunities. Health & Wellbeing Programmes that focus on the community health & wellbeing. Providing 1-1 Support from our Health Coaches on a sessional basis. Healthy living programmes covering Weight Management, Diabetes & other health issues. Families & Communities Services & sessions based around the wellbeing, health & support of families. Providing sessions under Healthy Holiday Activities. Community Events & our weekly Social Wellbeing Café offering a cost-of-living support. Volunteering Sports & Physical Acivity build skills & support the community. Services to connect, engage & support physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. r the Food Hub, Family & mes and Events & provide ments & training support. This includes the Women’s Keep Fit Class, Men’s Wellbeing Day, various kinds of Cycling Sessions & other outdoor iniciatives.
Referrals to the Health Coaches are received through GP, Nurses, Community support worker, partner organisations or self-referrals. face-to-face consultations 05 re: our HWCs are he UMIX Broomhall centre Refugee council Highfield Library Partnering with various existing community groups to deliver in person, one-to-one consultations. Chai & Chat A social group for women to connect, share about their wellbeing and craft together. 63 engagements Chronic Pain Support, advice & a space for people to manage & understand chronic pain. 32 engagements These sessions have sparked meaningful conversations with many participants who previously struggling to access healthcare; finding these drop-in sessions & outreach efforts help bridge the gap. one-to-one Clients* g Accessin essure blood pr ing & monitor lth hea ad om HC h hecks fr c effect on “positive being” their well *either for a personal health plan, health checks or Wellbeing conversation. I joined the HWC service with the intentions of losing weight and reducing my blood pressure after a hospital scare. The health coach helped point out small things in my diet that can have massive effects on my body. With gradual tweaks to my diet, I've managed to create good habits in my diet whilst still enjoying the foods that I love. The small things that the HWC has taught me are still having a huge impact on my life. I feel far healthier, I've been losing weight at a steady and consistent rate, and my blood pressure is now back to normal! Cas e St Star udy t we : ight We ight : now 108kg 32, : Fem ale 95kg
06 We are supporting communities at risk and individuals facing challenges in managing their diabetes. Through culturally sensitive education, personalised support, and accessible resources, our program has empowered participants to take control of their health, improve self-care behaviours, and reduce complications. By addressing barriers such as language, health literacy, and access to care, we’ve made meaningful strides toward promoting health equity and better outcomes. 7 Engagements Men’s Diabetes Diabetes Education & Cafe Self Management Practical café offering health Programme screening and practical a practical programme delivered in community languages (Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi) covering food, lifestyle & exercise. education workshops 31 clients Cooking with Diabetes Programme Diabetic friendly food based session. Cooking cooking different cultural recipies. 21 Engagements 23 Engagements Emphasising prevention and raising awareness about diabetes to help individuals understand the importance of managing their condition, recognising the potential complications, & making positive changes through healthy eating habits. We delivered 6 programmes, each had between 12 18 clients per session I feel more con nected with mys elf and understating m ore than I did b efore about diabetes. The programme has given me the c onfidence to m ake the changes to my food and physic al activity not only to manage my diabetes but a lso to better m anage my mental hea lth. – Education Pro gramme Client
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