GoodGym
Country
United Kingdom
2009-Ongoing
Aimed for
All age groups
Type of partnership
Public-Private Partnership
Sectors
Health, Community, Physical Activity & Sports
Innovation
Social
Aim
By encouraging people to run, walk, or cycle to perform practical tasks for community organisations and isolated older individuals, this NGO seeks to harness the energy of exercise for social good.
Outcome
Outcome
GoodGym combines physical fitness is combined with social impact. Participants improve their physical health through regular exercise, while also enhancing their mental well-being by engaging in meaningful volunteer work. GoodGym has successfully reduced loneliness and isolation for older people through mission runs and social visits, providing essential support like prescription deliveries during the pandemic. Additionally, the initiative has bolstered community projects by offering volunteer labour, contributing to the sustainability of green spaces, food banks, and other community organisations. GoodGym transforms traditional fitness routines into community-building activities, setting a best practice example for initiatives that combine active mobility with social responsibility.