Welcome to Access To Movement
We fund fitness, rehabilitation and movement sessions to support people living with mental health challenges - giving them a path forward when they need it most.
Research shows that movement and exercise can be beneficial to those living with mental health challenges. Access To Movement is a project which aims to fund/subsidise personal training, fitness and other health based sessions for those living with anxiety and/or depression, and who otherwise may not have the means.
Access To Movement is a non-profit project dedicated to supporting the health and fitness of those individuals . Our mission is to provide access to physical and lifestyle health services for all. All donations go towards this goal, and any funds remaining will be forwarded directly to our designated mental health charities.
Why this matters
Every day, people who could benefit most from movement are the least able to access it. Mental health challenges can make:
- Walking into a gym overwhelming
- Finding support impossible
- Taking the first step out of reach
That's where we come in - Access To Movement exists to remove those barriers, turning support into action.
At it's core, the Access to Movement project uses crowdfunding to offer access to health and fitness professionals to people who might not otherwise have it. Our fund is built through donations and subscriptions to the Premium version of our fitness App (currently under construction). We can then offer subsidised fitness sessions to those who need them most. Any remaining funds will be donated directly to our designated mental health charities.
We work with a select group of personal trainers who believe that wellbeing resources should be available to everyone. Traditionally, the services we provide are offered behind a paywall. Our aim is to lower that paywall.
We do this simply by using the fund to cover the cost of personal training sessions, physio treatments and other health services to those with living with mental health challenges. For our fitness professionals, applicants will simply be another client to add to their calendar. For our applicants, this is an opportunity to feel all the benefits of guided exercise/movement without the financial burden.
Meanwhile, those who support/donate to the cause or subscribe to the App can do so safe in the knowledge that all profit will go towards administering and delivering fitness sessions which will benefit someone not only physically, but mentally.
Join Us in Making a Difference
The details
Stage one - Crowdfunding
Cutting the year into quarters, Access to Movement spends each three month period gathering funds through memberships, donations and App subscriptions. At the end of the quarter, this leaves us with the budget for the following three months.
Stage two - Matching applicants with practitioners
While the crowdfunding continues the cycle for the following three month period, our team look through applications from individuals who are living with anxiety and/or depression. The budget from the previous quarter will be used to offer them sessions with qualified personal trainers, therapists and other fitness professionals - services they would otherwise struggle to access. Any remaining funds will be donated to our designated mental health charities.
Stage three - Growth
While stages one and two continue to cycle on a quarterly basis, the goal is to expand the project over time. We will aim to continually increase our supporter base, allowing us to expand our quarterly budget which will in turn allow us to help more applicants and expand our team of trusted fitness professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
“Access To Movement has been a life-changer for me. The supportive community and tailored fitness programmes have significantly improved my mental health and overall well-being.”
Jane Smith
Contact us
For inquiries, please fill out the form below or reach us at info@accesstomovement.org.
Location
Access To Movement
Kent, United Kingdom
About us
Access To Movement is more than just a fitness service; it is a community dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. Founded with the mission to improve both physical and mental well-being, our non-profit project offers a range of services including personal training, group fitness classes, and more. We believe that movement and exercise are powerful tools for enhancing mental health, and our experienced team is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. Our programmes are designed to be accessible to all, regardless of fitness level or experience, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from the positive effects of physical activity. By focusing on both the mind and body, we strive to create a holistic approach to health that promotes resilience, strength, and well-being.