Get Teens Tumbling

Aim

To enrich our offerings to older gymnasts and nurture their skills in floor and tumbling disciplines.

Who are we?

Charisma Gymnastics Club is more than just a gymnastics venue—it's a nurturing, joyful community rooted in the belief that “happiness breeds success.” Founded in 1989 by Gina, a former British National Squad member inspired by her coach Pauline Prestidge, the club began with just a handful of gymnasts and has since blossomed into a thriving hub welcoming hundreds of members. With locations at Dulwich College, Dulwich Prep, and Eden Park in Beckenham, the club offers top-quality coaching across recreational and squad classes for ages 3–18 and even adults. Head coach Gina Thompson, a former national athlete and Coach of the Year awardee, leads a team of experienced, committed professionals dedicated to helping each gymnast reach their potential and have fun along the way.

Why are we crowdfunding?

As part of our continued growth, we’re now raising funds to launch a new “Teens Tumbling” programme. This exciting initiative will enrich our offerings to older gymnasts and nurture their skills in floor and tumbling disciplines. To bring this vision to life, we’re fundraising for specialized tumbling equipment—equipment that will not only support safe, targeted training but also empower our teen athletes to develop with confidence and flair.

How we’ll spend the money raised

Our vision for the "Teens Tumbling" programme demands the right tools to foster safety, confidence, and progression. That's why we're focusing our fundraising on essential pieces of kit from Tracks 2000 such as large substantial crash mats and foam blocks and tumbling specific equipment. This will be ideal for intense tumbling drills like somersaults and handsprings. With these additions, our teen gymnasts will enjoy safer landings, enhanced skill-building support, and a springboard for growth—literally and figuratively.

Community impact

Charisma Gymnastics Club plays a vital role in our local community by providing a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment for young people to grow in confidence, fitness, and resilience. Our new “Teens Tumbling” project will offer older children a positive outlet during a time when many drop out of sport, helping them stay active and engaged. Beyond gymnastics, our facilities are also a hub for community activity—supporting school partnerships, holiday camps, and accessible programmes for children of all abilities. By investing in this project, we’re investing in the health, well-being, and future of our wider community. 

How you can play your part

There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.

3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to ur supporters. We will give you a shout out!

4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made