Our Impact: Movement with Meaning
At The Positive Movement Project we centre our work around moving to feel good, improve mental wellbeing and to foster social connections. We create safe, joyful, and empowering spaces where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to care for their mental and physical wellbeing.
Our community-led programmes have helped participants reconnect with themselves and others through inclusive, fun, and accessible sessions.
A snapshot of our previous work (From 2024-2025)
Move to Connect
Family Bonds & Move On Mondays
Move to Connect
Funded by the Mayor of London’s Building Stronger Communities Fund
Free, welcoming fitness sessions to bring people together, reduce isolation, and build stronger community bonds through movement.
Bridging Bonds
Family Bonds & Move On Mondays
Move to Connect
With London Irish Foundation | Funded by Hounslow Council & NHS WLT
A two-year programme to support people accessing mental health or forensic services, or in need of mental health support through small group fitness sessions, peer support, and consistent community engagement.
Family Bonds & Move On Mondays
Family Bonds & Move On Mondays
Family Bonds & Move On Mondays
Funded by Inspire Hounslow
Family Bonds supported families to strengthen their bonds through creative, therapeutically inspired sessions. Move On Mondays provided a space for the community to move together and then enjoy refreshments and chat, building support networks.
Mental Health Borough Blend
Mental Health Borough Blend
Family Bonds & Move On Mondays
With Tale Be Told Theatre | Funded by Hounslow Council
A preventative support service that offered sessions focused around either physical activity or creative arts sessions — giving participants different ways to explore wellbeing, express themselves, and build confidence in a safe group setting.
stressing the positive
Mental Health Borough Blend
stressing the positive
Funded by The National Lottery
Offered safe, inclusive spaces through a variety of gender-specific sessions such as Zumba, Pilates, Walk & Talk, and “Bat & Chat” for social connection and physical activity.
Couch to 5K
Mental Health Borough Blend
stressing the positive
Funded by Hounslow Thriving Communities Fund
A supportive, step-by-step 10-week course that helped complete beginners build up to completing a 5K run — with encouragement every step of the way.
WINTER WELLBEING WORKOUTS
WINTER WELLBEING WORKOUTS
WINTER WELLBEING WORKOUTS
Funded by NHS North West London
Seasonal wellbeing sessions that provided a place to get active, connect with others, and access signposting to NHS services during the colder months.
FREE TO BE ME: DANCE
WINTER WELLBEING WORKOUTS
WINTER WELLBEING WORKOUTS
With Lampton Leisure
Free dance sessions designed for young people to boost their confidence, increase physical activity, and enjoy moving in a positive, pressure-free space.
Level Up: Fitness
WINTER WELLBEING WORKOUTS
Level Up: Fitness
Funded by Hounslow Thriving Communities Fund
This programme supported unemployed residents to train as fitness professionals, with start up support workshops to those interested in launching their own business and free community fitness sessions, which were eventually led by our newly qualified fitness professionals
our Current Programmes
ROOTED IN GROWTH
See It. Be It. Run It
See It. Be It. Run It
Funded by Imperial Health Charity
Rooted in Growth offers low-impact outdoor activities alongside a structured, nature-inspired mental health programme. Participants connect with themselves, each other, and the natural world while learning tools to support long-term wellbeing.
See It. Be It. Run It
See It. Be It. Run It
See It. Be It. Run It
Initially Funded by Sport England with further funding from The Freshwater Foundation
A programme to increase the participation of ethnic minority women in running, supporting individuals to become community run leaders. Further funding is supporting this community-led running group ensuring long-term impact and greater visibility of ethnic minority women in local running communities.
Thrive!
Step into Connection
Step into Connection
Funded by Heathrow Community Trust
A two-year programme to support women over 40 to move, improve their mental health and boost their feelings of belonging whilst combatting loneliness. Sessions include indoor and outdoor activities.
Step into Connection
Step into Connection
Step into Connection
Funded by The National Lottery
A year round programme to support those struggling to engage with community activity and isolation with targeted support, small group sessions comprising of beginner -friendly movement and creative opportunities as well as a series of workshops to support mental health and wellbeing.
the difference we make
100% of participants surveyed reported an improvement to their mood and general wellbeing as a result of taking part in our sessions
100% of participants surveyed reported an improvement to their physical fitness as a result of taking part in our sessions
100% of participants surveyed reported feeling more connected to others as a result of taking part in our sessions