The Sensory Gym

by Matt Brinkley in Colchester, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Total raised £90

raised so far

2

supporters

The Sensory Gyms project supports children and young people with disabilities and health conditions to engage in fun physical activity.

by Matt Brinkley in Colchester, Suffolk, United Kingdom

We're still collecting donations

On the 30th November 2024 we'd raised £90 with 2 supporters in 49 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.

Hello, I'm Matt Brinkley, an inclusive exercise trainer and social entrepreneur. 12 Months ago I turned an unused office space within a gym into an engaging sensory space for young people to access safe and meaningful physical activity. 

Sensory Gyms is a project of our not for profit organisation - Making Fitness Accessible. Our mission is to create physical activity opportunities for the most marginalised communities.

12 Months on, the room is being used regularly by families and health professionals and it's time to develop the space further.

  • We have seen young people walk independently for the first time. 
  • We have seen young people enjoy their therapy programs. 
  • We have seen families enjoy their experience. 

As a not for profit organisation, a balance needs to be found between core operating costs and service costs. We would like to reduce service costs as much as possible and provide affordable access to more young people and their families.

To do so and therefore cementing our sustainability for years to come we would like to raise funds for our core operating costs (rent, bills and equipment maintenance).

1-to-1 Sensory Gym fees are currently £25 per user. We want to bring this down to £10 and under.

Thank you for your generous contribution. 

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Free access to Online Exercise classes for a year

When you pledge £20, we want to say thank you by inviting you to a virtual workout once per week. Suitable for all ages and all abilities.

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