Sport England - Movement Fund has provided £6,250 of match funding
South Durham Gymnastics Fill The Pit Fundraiser
Spennymoor, County Durham, United Kingdom
Aim
Support South Durham Gymnastics’ fundraiser to replace our worn foam blocks & make training safer, better & more fun for everyone!
South Durham Gymnastics is a purpose built gymnastics facility located in Spennymoor, Co. Durham. We are a charity with a dedicated team of coaches and volunteers, and our priority is ensuring the Gymnastics Centre is accessible for all community members, from birth to adulthood.
Safety and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Every leap, flip, and tumble that happens in our gym relies on one vital piece of equipment - our foam pits.
Our project, the ‘Fill the Pit’ Fundraiser aims to replenish and replace the foam in our gymnastics training pits, which have begun to degrade over time through regular use. These pits are essential safety equipment, allowing children and young people to develop physical skills, confidence, and resilience in a safe and supportive environment.
Over time, the foam blocks inside these pits begin to break down, meaning they need to be replaced to stay safe for our gymnasts. To ensure our facilities remain safe, clean, and welcoming, we need to replace over 2,500 foam blocks and protective socks - a project that will cost £12,500.
We hope to reach our fundraising target by May 2026, giving us enough time to order the new foam and complete the pit refills during our summer shutdown week.
This isn’t just about replacing foam, it’s about protecting our gymnasts, from our tiniest Baby & Toddler Gym members to our Teen Gym members. It’s about giving every child the confidence to try, fall, and try again, knowing they’re landing somewhere safe.
Our aim through the Fill the Pit fundraiser is to make our facility safer, more attractive, and more accessible, encouraging people of all ages and abilities to get involved in sport. Upgrading our worn foam blocks will enhance every session we offer, from Baby & Toddler Gym, Family Play, Sportsability (autism-friendly) sessions, to School delivery, Recreational Gymnastics, Adult Gym, and our competitive Women’s Gymnastics programme. By filling the pit, we’re investing in a safer, more inclusive space where everyone can learn, play, and thrive.
By donating to the Fill the Pits Fundraiser, you’ll help us:
✨ Keep our training pits safe and up to standard
✨ Support over 800+ children and young people each week
✨ Maintain an inclusive, community-focused space where everyone belongs
✨ Bring our Pink Family together to complete this project
We’re also planning to involve our members, families, and volunteers when it’s time to empty, clean, and refill the pits, a true community effort to keep our gym safe and strong.
⭐️Please donate today and help us Fill the Pits!⭐️
Every pound raised takes us one step closer to completing this essential safety project. Whether you donate £5 or £500, your support will make a real difference.
You can help by:
- Making a donation & selecting Gift Aid if you are a UK Tax Payer
- Purchasing one of our Rewards (or accessing our free entry route - Please see full T&Cs below)
- Donating a prize to our Charity to be offered as a reward
- Sharing our campaign
THANK YOU
Thank you for being part of our Pink Family - together, we can make sure our gym stays a safe, inspiring, and happy place for every child who walks through our doors. The team, our members and users are forever grateful. 💗
Fill the Pits Reward Draws - Terms & Conditions
1. Promoter
The promoter of this reward draw is South Durham Gymnastics Club Ltd, Crowdfunder is not the promoter of this draw.
2. Eligibility
Entry is open to residents of Great Britain aged 18 or over.
3. Entry Period
The draw closes at 11:59pm on 8th March 2026. Entries received after this time will not be included.
4. How to Enter - Donation Entry
Entries can be made via our Crowdfunder page by selecting the relevant reward and making the stated donation. The donation amount and corresponding entry details are listed on each reward.
5. How to Enter - Free Entry Route
No donation is necessary to enter. To enter for free, email [email protected] before 11:59pm on 8th March 2026 with your full name, contact number and the name of the reward you wish to enter. Only one free entry per person per reward. Free entries will be treated equally to donation entries.
6. Prizes
Prize details, including the number available, are stated within each individual reward listing on the Crowdfunder page.
7. Winner Selection and Notification
Winners will be selected at random after the closing date from all eligible entries. Winners will be contacted directly using the contact details provided.
8. Claiming Prizes
Winners must respond within 7 days of notification. If no response is received, the promoter reserves the right to redraw. Prizes will be arranged for collection or delivery within a reasonable timeframe following confirmation.
9. Data Protection
Personal data will be used solely for the purposes of administering this draw and contacting winners.
This project successfully funded on 8th March 2026