EMPOWERING
HEALTHY
COMMUNITIES
EMPOWERING
HEALTHY
COMMUNITIES.
Street Gym Foundation creates permanent, estate-based outdoor gyms that bring free, accessible and inclusive physical and mental wellbeing support to underserved London communities.
We build safe local spaces where people can move, connect and grow. Delivering measurable improvements in physical health, mental wellbeing and community cohesion, while strengthening local pride and opportunity.
WHY WE DO
WHAT WE DO
Across London’s most deprived communities, health inequalities affect people of all ages, with serious consequences for physical wellbeing, mental health and quality of life.
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Around 64–65% of adults in England are overweight or living with obesity, with rates highest in the most deprived areas.
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Adults in deprived neighbourhoods are less likely to meet recommended physical activity levels.
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Lower-income communities are less likely to maintain healthy diets and active lifestyles, increasing long-term disease risk.
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Anxiety and depression are rising across all age groups, with socioeconomic stress increasing vulnerability.
In many estates, safe and affordable opportunities for regular physical activity and community connection are limited, while health services are increasingly reactive rather than preventative.
Street Gym Foundation addresses this gap through a scalable, estate-based prevention model creating free, structured opportunities for physical activity, connection and wellbeing for all ages.
Where you live in the UK
can mean up to 20 fewer years in good health.
Office for National Statistics (ONS),
Healthy life expectancy by deprivation
England (2020–2022 data, published 2024
Across London’s most deprived communities, health inequalities affect people of all ages, with serious consequences for physical wellbeing, mental health and quality of life.
-
Around 64–65% of adults in England are overweight or living with obesity, with rates highest in the most deprived areas
-
Adults in deprived neighbourhoods are less likely to meet recommended physical activity levels.
-
Lower-income communities are less likely to maintain healthy diets and active lifestyles, increasing long-term disease risk.
-
Anxiety and depression are rising across all age groups, with socioeconomic stress increasing vulnerability.
In many estates, safe and affordable opportunities for regular physical activity and community connection are limited, while health services are increasingly reactive rather than preventative.
Street Gym Foundation addresses this gap through a scalable, estate-based prevention model creating free, structured opportunities for physical activity, connection and wellbeing for all ages.
Where you live
in the UK
can mean up to 20 fewer years in good health.
Office for National Statistics (ONS),
Healthy life expectancy by deprivation
England (2020–2022 data, published 2024
OUR FOUR
PART MODEL
Street Gym Foundation combines infrastructure, activation and local leadership into one measurable intervention
1.
Build
We install modular, permanent outdoor Street Gyms directly within estates experiencing high health inequality.
2.
ACTIVATE
We deliver structured weekly sessions for young people, female-only groups, over 50s and families. Creating routine, belonging and accountability.
3.
EMPLOY LOCALLY
We train and employ Community Health Coaches from within the estate, creating employment pathways and trust-based engagement
4.
MEASURE IMPACT
We track physical health, mental wellbeing and community outcomes using an evidence-informed framework
OUR FOUR PART MODEL
Street Gym Foundation combines infrastructure, activation and local leadership into one measurable intervention
1.
Build
We install modular, permanent outdoor Street Gyms directly within estates experiencing high health inequality.
2.
ACTIVATE
We deliver structured weekly sessions for young people, female-only groups, over 50s and families. Creating routine, belonging and accountability.
3.
EMPLOY LOCALLY
We train and employ Community Health Coaches from within the estate, creating employment pathways and trust-based engagement
4.
MEASURE IMPACT
We track physical health, mental wellbeing and community outcomes using an evidence-informed framework
Street Gym Foundation
combines infrastructure, activation
and local leadership into one
measurable intervention
2459
Engagements
Recorded
64
Community Training
Sessions Delivered
2459
Engagements
Recorded
163
Beneficiaries Engaged
Over its first 12 months, our pilot site in Northumberland Park, Tottenham demonstrated measurable results.
46%
Increased
Levels of
Physical
Activity
84%
Improved Physical &
Mental Wellbeing.
61%
Increased Confidence & Stronger
Community Connection.
46%
Reported Increased
Levels of Physical Activity
WHY OUR
MODEL WORKS
Street Gym Foundation is different because we are part of the community.
BUILDING LOCAL
CAPABILITY
Training and employing Community Health Coaches. Grows skills, confidence and creating opportunity.
FOCUSSED ON, LASTING IMPACT
Creating sustainable
community wellbeing,
rather than short term
interventions.
FOCUSSED ON LASTING IMPACT
Creating sustainable community
wellbeing, in place of short term intervention.
BUILDING LOCAL CAPABILITY
Training and employing Community Health Coaches grows skills, confidence and creates new opportunity.
ESTATE EMBEDDED
Rooted in the communities we serve, building trust, relevance and lasting impact
This is preventative public health infrastructure delivered at community level.
FREE AND ACCESSIBLE
Removing financial, social and cultural barriers to movement, health and wellbeing
ACTIVATION LED
The unlock lies in the activation programmes delivered by our coaches. The is not just passive equipment.
COMMUNITY ROOTED
Coaches with lived experience driving credibility, trust and connection
COST EFFECTIVE
Gyms are simple and modular.
They are cost effective and easy to
tailor to varying environments.
MEASURABLE
Our programme is measurable and accountable. Creating lasting, sustainable impact in place of short term intervention.
Street Gym Foundation
is different because we are part of the community.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
We don't just build gyms, WE BUILD OPPORTUNITY.
BUILT TO SCALE.
Modular gyms designed
to expand rapidly without losing quality or community ownership.
ESTATE EMBEDDED
Rooted in the communities we serve, building trust, relevance
and lasting impact
FREE & ACCESSIBLE.
Removing financial, social and
cultural barriers to movement,
health and wellbeing
LOCAL COACHES.
Coaches with lived experience
driving credibility, trust
and connection
PROVEN MODEL.
High engagement programmes delivering measurable physical,
mental and social outcomes
PARTNER
WITH US
We’re looking for partners to fund, build and activate Street Gyms across London and beyond. We are seeking
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Local authorities
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NHS and public health teams
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Housing associations
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Trusts and foundations
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Corporate strategic partners
All partners receive structured impact reporting and measurable outcome data.
Street Gym Foundation is currently registering as a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by an experienced Board of Trustees with expertise in finance, governance, community leadership and organisational strategy.
