Building a gym that's more than just fitness

Aim: Located in a small deprived Cornish village is a Community Centre with big dreams. To build a community gym that's affordable & inclusive.

Our vision is to build a community space where people of all ages can enjoy, which will support and improve physical and mental well-being and provide a platform to end social isolation and awkwardness.

To achieve this we intend to build a community gym at our Community Centre. A gym that differs from so many other gyms, by offering a safe, inclusive environment for all, from young adults looking for a safe space, to older adults wanting to stay active, to those seeking a supportive environment for their mental and physical wellbeing, everyone will feel welcome. 

We will offer affordable memberships to encourage more members of the community to make use of the facility and there for improve their general health and well-being.

We aim allocate specific times/days for various groups of people to train, so they feel comfortable in their environment and are able to workout without the fear of feeling intimidated by other gym users.

Why We Need Your Support

Our village doesn’t have enough accessible and affordable fitness options. Big gyms are too expensive or intimidating, and many people are left without a welcoming place to get moving, and peoples mental and physical health is suffering as a result.

We want to change that.

This gym will have the community at it's heart

What your donation will help fund!

We’ve mapped out the project in clear stages, and here’s what we need to raise

🧱 Phase 1: Planning & Permits – £3,000

• This includes getting detailed plans drawn up and having a structural engineer examine the proposed plans to calculate the load of the mezzanine floor and determine how it needs to be built to ensure it's safe to use for the purpose we intend.

🛠️ Phase 2: Building & Renovation – £9,500

• Ripping Up The Existing Floor - Installing Gym Matting £3000
• Installing 2 new fire doors (1 internal, 1 external)  £6,500

🛠️ Phrase 3: Building a mezzanine - £23,500

• Install free standing Mezzanine floor £19,000
• Install Stairs and Balustrading to Mezzanine Floor £3000
• Electrical Work - Install lighting, fire alarm etc - £1,500

Total Goal: £36,000

Every penny will go toward creating a space that brings our community together and helps people thrive.

Why this matters

We’re not just building a gym—we’re building a hub of belonging, strength, and resilience. This project will:

• Give people a positive place to grow
• Combat social isolation
• Promote healthy lifestyles and mental wellbeing

We believe access to health and movement should never depend on income.

Together, we can make it happen!!

This is our chance to build something lasting and meaningful. Please support our campaign and help us open the doors to our very own community gym.

Thank you so much for your belief and generosity. 💪

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 19th August 2025 at 12:23am