TUMBLE REFRESH FUNDRAISER

Aim

TUMBLE aims to improve accessibility for our disabled users and renewing carpet on our gymnasts floor which has become hazardous.

• Who are we?

TUMBLE GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND

Founded by former Olympic gymnasts Craig Heap and Paula Thomas based in Newcastle. It is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and offers gymnastics and physical activities from babies to youth age gymnastic age gymnasts and disabilities. The centre has a variety of programmes including baby, sensory, pre-school, recreational gymnastics and disabilities, alongside amenities like the cafe and fitness suite 

Why are we crowdfunding?

TUMBLE GYMNASTICS ACTIVITY CENTRE is a vibrant, family friendly run organisation in a caring community, that quickly became known as a gymnastics and activity centre for all. It was founded with a vision to bring families together in a safe and fun environment which provides a variety of fitness facilities for children and adults to exercise both physically and mentally all in the same place, building connections and friendships along the way.

Initially, the club started small with a lot of the work being done by ourselves, such as sectioning each area like the reception, office and toilet facilities. To increase the fun factor, we built a raised section to enable the gym to have a fast track, trampoline and pitted area. The dedication of the volunteers and coaches allowed the programme to flourish growing from two, pre-school children and five recreational children to over 2,000.00 in only a short time. Proving that heart and hard work can overcome the challenges such as material limitations a new business adventure can bring.

However, as the club and gymnasts have developed and we are now coming up to our sixth anniversary our need to replace some of our specialized and general upkeep of equipment and facilities is now required, with some needs becoming critical.

OVERLAY CARPET for FLOOR & PIT PROFILING

Our specialised equipment needing replaced is our main floor area which has a special type of floor covering that needs to have a thick foam backing , as you can imagine it is used constantly by children of various ages, it has served us well but sadly it's started to show some wear and tear and is now a tripping hazard. Our second specialised equipment is the pit profiling, which is on our raised Trampoline/Fastrack and pitted area. This area must be safe due to the nature of our sport. Padding only enhances safety by absorbing impact reducing the risk of any injury. These pads are valuable investment for creating a safe and enjoyable environment for our users improving their overall experience.

RESURFACE ENTRACE AREA for SAFER ACCESSABILITY

Our existing road surface leading to our fitness suit is covered with stone chippings which is perfectly fine for our abled bodied users but for our disabled users this can be quite a difficult terrain to manoeuvre, especially a wheelchair that is manual only. We would like to tarmac this area as this has been brought up by our disabled members. We have used a temporary surface in the past, but it's does not last long. This fitness suite is free of charge to our customers and would make it less of a hazard for our disabled members if only the pathway was more accessible.

TUMBLE is ready to embrace this challenge. We have set our target at £21174.80 to purchase the essential revitalisation to maintain our standard services. We hope to demonstrate the power of our community-driven fundraising, where some fundraising ideas turn into a significant achievement, enabling our gymnasts and fitness suite customers to "leap to new heights".

How we’ll spend the money raised

As we approach our sixth anniversary, critical maintenance is required

HOW YOUR DONATIONS WILL HELP TUMBLE

1. Estimates for the purchases required in our fundraiser:   

> Worn Floor & Padding: The main floor specialised overlay carpet ( with think foam backing) and pit profiling (padded edges) on our raised trampoline/fast-track area are now worn, showing signs of damage and uneven surfaces - posing a tripping and injury hazard, particularly for children. Without replacement, risk of injury increases significantly.

> Accessibility Barrier: The current entrance pathway to our fitness suite is covered with stone chippings. This is manageable for most members, but is difficult or dangerous for wheelchair users, especially those relying on manual chairs. Several disabled members have highlighted the difficulty of manoeuvring along this path, which limits their access and compromises our commitment to inclusivity.

BUDGET BREAKDOWN CALCULATION

              OVERLAY CARPET COSTINGS 

              ~ CARPET 2m wide (Per ml)                                £11322.00                                               ~Supplied & Installed

             PIT PROFILING (Pitted Foam Edge)

             ~    LANDING MAT  X3                                         £4 852.80

             ROAD RESURFACE for SAFER ACCESSABLILITY

             ~ Preparation of ground                                                                                                    ~ Supply of labour materials                               £5,000.00

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Community impact

At TUMBLE, we create meaningful impact within our community in several keyways. Physically, we help individuals of all ages and abilities develop fundamental movement skills—strength, balance, coordination, and body awareness. These physical foundations support healthier, more active lifestyles.

This naturally enhances Mental Well-being, boosting self-esteem and providing a positive outlet for stress relief, which promotes confidence and overall emotional resilience.

We also nurture Social Connection by creating a strong sense of belonging. Our programs encourage friendships, meaningful social interactions, and engagement among participants, parents, and the wider community.

With a “gymnastics for all” philosophy, we are committed to Inclusion & Accessibility. We actively adapt our programs to ensure participants with disabilities can fully engage, participate, and thrive. The guys have both been 

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 our 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 by 22nd June 2026 at 11:59pm