About
Rise North East is the charity and Active Partnership for the North East of England, working with health, local government and community partners to help people move more. Its Impact Report 2025/26 sets out the health and economic case for movement and the results of its programmes. For its person-centred physical activity programmes aligned with NICE guidance, at 12-month follow-up 97% of participants were more active than before and 98% reported lasting improvements in their confidence to be active; inactivity levels decreased by 37%, activity levels increased by 157%, anxiety/depression reduced by 70% and pain by 48%; the cost per QALY was £746 to £1,631 for weight management and £665 to £2,680 for frailty, compared with the marginal NHS benchmark of £13,000. Healthcare training saw 97% of trainees feel more confident promoting physical activity to patients, and 86% of young people on employability work improved or maintained confidence in securing a job within 4 months. Rise North East is registered charity 1135223.
Key Metrics
Key Outcomes
- 98% of participants reported lasting improvements in their confidence to be active
Geography
North East
