NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

Year of Culture

Meaningful engagement.
Real connection.
Better lives.

The UK’s professional body for activity providers in care

We champion the power of meaningful engagement, activity and connection to improve lives and support wellbeing across the care and community sector.

We are a professional body and sector voice for those who support wellbeing and quality of life through engagement, whether in healthcare, social care, housing or community settings.

For Care Services

Discover how NAPA membership supports your team and residents.

For members

Access The Activity Shed, training, support and resources.

For the sector

Standards, research, policy and professional development.

Free Resources

Activity ideas, guides and tools – free for everyone.

THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ACTIVITY PROVISION

Supporting meaningful engagement in care since 1997.

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The Activity Shed

Your go-to hub for creative, engaging activity resources.
Research
Impact Statement 2024-2025
Activity Ideas
Celebrating Father’s Day
Big Screen Games
NAPA Airways - Wales
Big Screen Games
NAPA's Bingo Caller
Best Practice
Supporting Adults with Autism
Best Practice
What is a Learning Disability
Grab and Go
100 UK Television Catchphrases (1950–1990)
Guidance
Guidance for Activity Providers - Promoting Mental Wellbeing Through Activity Programmes
Best Practice
What is an Activity Programme or Plan
Big Screen Games
Around the World Afternoon Tea with NAPA
Best Practice
What is Digital Care Planning
Guidance
Nutrition and Hydration
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The Activity Shed is my go-to resource. It gives me practical ideas, fresh inspiration and the confidence to know that what I’m delivering is based on good practice. It helps me to focus on creating meaningful experiences that really make a difference to the people I support.

— NAPA Member

NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

Exploring the power of cultural experiences to inspire, include and uplift.

Following the Year of Belonging and Year of Musical Expression, our 2026 theme invites care teams to celebrate the cultures, traditions and creative expressions that shape every life in care.

Napa's

Year of

Culture

membership

Join 2,700+ care services who trust NAPA.

Practical resources, professional development and a community of activity providers – all built to help your team deliver meaningful engagement every day.

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Being a NAPA member has enhanced my skills, broadened my creativity, connected me with other APs nationwide and increased my confidence in my role.

Activity Provider NAPA Membership Survey 2025

95%

Would recommend

93%

Value for money

Partners & Supporters

In partnership with the organisations shaping care.

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Creativity

& Arts Programme

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Supporting the sector

We represent and support a diverse workforce and organisations committed to enriching lives. Our role is to strengthen practice, raise standards and highlight the vital importance of wellbeing and engagement across the sector.