While a few can afford private gyms or commercial club memberships, and others may benefit from traditional leisure centres or organised sports clubs, we believe many more can be drawn into activity in local parks. This is where they have a sense of belonging and barriers to participate are minimal: entry is free, activity options are low cost and the welcome is warm. A park-based multi-activity hub has real potential to attract harder to reach audiences as part of a Council's broader physical and mental well-being strategy.
At the individual level, anyone can get involved, even if that is initially just watching or having a conversation. In a sentence, a multi-activity hub offers a brew, a loo and something to do. Crucially, it helps people make a start towards feeling healthier, happier and stronger. And that makes us feel good too.
We bring people together: We drive footfall to parks and increase dwell time around co-located facilities, in partnership with Councils and local stakeholders.
We encourage people to be active: We recognise that health inequalities are stubborn and those not currently enjoying good physical and mental well-being may need encouragement to get going.
We are commercially minded and community hearted: The income we generate allows us to be generous towards disadvantaged groups, while showing kindness to all.