As a social enterprise, we are committed to breaking down barriers to ensure those who could benefit from our seated chair exercise classes can.
Common barriers to exercise
- Fear of the unknown
- Fear of rejection
- Cost
- Need to commit to a weekly class
- Need to book and pay for classes in advance
- Fear class will be too difficult
How we overcome these barriers
Simple. We remove them.
No uncertainty: You’ll always know what you’ll get with a MOVEability class – our classes follow the same structure. To learn more, look at The MOVEability Way blog series.
No upfront payments: All classes are pay-as-you-go
No pressure to attend: Can’t attend? No need to pay. Even if you’ve registered
No need to book in advance: Show up on the day
No pressure to get it right: Do whatever you can manage
No need for technology to get the better of you: one-to-one support accessing our online classes
Emphasis on fun and friendship: So much more than exercise!
Why we do this
It’s our social purpose to make exercise accessible to all ages and abilities. We believe the world will be a better place if all people, regardless of age or status, have an equal opportunity to enhance their physical and mental well-being.
Our Vision
We know our model works. We want it to become the default model for classes like ours up and down the country, with social enterprises and charitable organisations able to access funding from a central pot. Considering the social impact our classes make, it’s a no-brainer!
Grants and donations
Right now, we make The MOVEability Way possible through grant funding from a variety of funders. We have received grants from organisations including:
Connecting Communities in Berkshire
Berkshire Community Foundation
We also accept donations through our Crowdfunding page, which was inspired by the generosity of strangers in a Waitrose cafe.
