Making Fitness Accessible CIC is dedicated to creating inclusive fitness spaces and participation opportunities where everyone can experience the benefits of physical activity, regardless of their abilities. We have been supporting people with disabilities and health conditions to engage in meaningful exercise programmes that improve their physical health, mental wellbeing, and overall quality of life. During this financial year, Making Fitness Accessible CIC delivered specialised fitness and wellbeing services across two locations - Holton Park Therapy Gym & Sensory Gym and Sudbury Therapy Gym, as well as activities in community spaces. Community Impact and Benefits Direct Service Users: In the gyms we served 170 participants throughout the year, providing personalised, accessible fitness opportunities to individuals who often face barriers to mainstream exercise facilities. Online we served 730 families with SEND movement support streamed exercise sessions and content. In the community we served 190 people with physical activity sessions in care settings, hospitals and community spaces. In schools we delivered 2145 mixed ability physical activity sessions to children accompanied by 172 teachers who discovered activities to include all children in activities. Health and Wellbeing Outcomes Our programmes delivered measurable benefits including: Improved physical fitness and mobility for people with disabilities and health conditions Enhanced mental wellbeing Increased confidence and independence through adapted exercise Sensory development and physical skills for SEND children Inclusive activity learning for school teachers Social connection and reduced isolation for vulnerable community members Partnership and Collaboration Through strategic partnerships with Essex Council, Mid and North East Essex MIND, and community venues, we extended our reach and impact, demonstrating the value of collaborative approaches to community health.

Making Fitness Accessible CIC's stakeholders include: Direct Service Users: Adults with disabilities and health conditions attending therapy gym sessions and community exercise sessions. Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) attending sensory gym sessions Families and Carers: Parents and guardians of SEND children Family members and carers of adult service users Health and Social Care Professionals: Referral partners from health and social care sectors Healthcare professionals working with our service users Partner Organisations and Funding Bodies: UnLTD Suffolk Community Foundation Annie Tranmer Trust Sport England Essex County Council Activities Unlimited St James’ Place Fund Stakeholder Feedback Direct Feedback from Service Users We maintained ongoing dialogue with service users through: Regular informal feedback during sessions One-to-one conversations with participants and their families Observation of participant engagement and wellbeing indicators Direct communication regarding session adaptations and individual needs Parent and Carer Engagement: Parents and carers of SEND children were consulted through: Discussions at drop-off and collection times Feedback on their children's progress and enjoyment Input on session timing, activities, and sensory equipment needs Professional Referrer Feedback: We maintained contact with health and social care professionals who refer clients to our services, gathering insights on: Client outcomes and progress Service accessibility and appropriateness Gaps in provision and emerging needs Actions Taken in Response to Stakeholder Feedback: Service Adaptations: Based on feedback from service users and their families, we: Adjusted session content and equipment to better meet individual sensory and physical needs Modified session timings to improve accessibility for families and working participants Enhanced the gym environment based on observations of responses and carer/parent input Programme Development: Consultation with partner organisations and funding bodies informed: Session locations and timing to maximise accessibility Integration of mental wellbeing support alongside physical activity Accessibility Improvements: Feedback from service users with disabilities led to: Continued investment in adaptive equipment Refinement of personalised exercise approaches Strengthening of our inclusive, supportive environment Ongoing Commitment to Stakeholder Engagement Making Fitness Accessible CIC remains committed to meaningful stakeholder consultation as a core principle of our community focused approach. We recognise that the voices of service users, families, partners, and the wider community are essential to ensuring our services remain relevant, accessible, and impactful. We continue to embed consultation into our operational practices and use stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement and innovation in inclusive fitness provision.

The directors have not received remuneration for any Directorship related services supplied to Making Fitness Accessible CIC as this is a voluntary position taken by all three directors. Remuneration received by directors is for project delivery services only in line with the agreed fees upon the time of application with the funders.

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