Sport England - Movement Fund has provided £1,650 of match funding
Move & Groove: Zumba and Hula Hoop for CETRA
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Aim
To keep Zumba and hula hoop classes running in our community centre and build participation especially among over 50s by funding teachers.
We’re CETRA – the Colville Estate Tenants & Residents Association. We’re a passionate group of local residents based in Hoxton, East London, working to improve community wellbeing through fun, inclusive activities that bring people together. Our community centre is at the heart of everything we do, and recently we’ve been focused on making movement and wellness accessible to all ages.
Over the past four months, we’ve run weekly Zumba classes, and the feedback has been fantastic especially from our over 50s participants who say it’s boosted both their mood and mobility! Now we want to build on that success and introduce hula hoop classes too. Yes hula hoop! It’s joyful, playful, and surprisingly good for the core. We’ve got the energy. We’ve got the space. But to keep going, we need your help.
Why are we crowdfunding?
We want to make these fitness classes a permanent, accessible fixture in our community—especially for those who may feel left out of traditional gyms or mainstream fitness spaces.
We’re crowdfunding to:
- Pay for our incredible teachers who keep the sessions upbeat and inclusive
- Cover the community hall hire for the session
- Print flyers and posters to spread the word to local resident
- Buy spare hula hoops and equipment for those who can’t bring their own
Although numbers are steadily growing, we’re still in the awareness-building stage and need your support to keep the momentum going.
This isn’t just about fitness this is about connection, fun, and creating safe, regular spaces where people feel welcomed and valued.
How we’ll spend the money raised
Here’s how we plan to use your kind donations and the unlocked match funding if successful:
Cost
- Zumba Instructor (20 weeks) £800
- Hula Hoop Instructor (20 weeks) £800
- Hall Hire (20 sessions) £600
- Flyer Distribution & Printing £300
- Spare Hula Hoops & Mats £200
- Community Fitness Starter Packs (water bottles, towels, bags) £250
- Contingency (Admin/Extras) £150
Total £3,100 - Celebration event each 5 week market £200
Grand Total £3,300
Even £5 goes a long way every contribution adds up to another week of movement and community spirit!
Community impact
These classes have already started to improve:
Physical wellbeing – Participants have reported feeling more mobile, energised, and healthier.
Mental health – Our over 50s say the weekly routine gives them something to look forward to.
Community connection – People who didn’t know each other before are now laughing, dancing, and hooping side by side!
By funding this project, you’re helping to fight loneliness, support active ageing, and celebrate movement in all its forms.
This project successfully funded on 26th January 2026