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Mission & Vision

Why we exist and where we're headed

Everything we do flows from a simple belief: every person deserves the support to live a healthier, more connected life — regardless of their background or circumstances.

Our Mission

To help adults build healthier lives through inclusive community wellbeing programmes that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and social connection.

We do this by removing barriers to access, partnering with health services, and designing programmes that people actually want to attend — and keep coming back to.

Our Vision

A future where every person in our community has the support, connection and confidence to live a full and healthy life — regardless of their background or circumstances.

We believe that health is not a privilege. It is a right — and community is the foundation on which it is built.

What drives us

The problems we exist to solve

Physical inactivity

Too many adults are not meeting basic activity guidelines, increasing risk of chronic illness.

Poor mental wellbeing

Anxiety, low mood and stress are widespread — yet community-based support remains hard to find.

Social isolation

Loneliness is now recognised as a major public health issue, particularly among older adults.

Cost barriers

Gym memberships, classes and coaching are unaffordable for many of the people who need them most.

NHS pressure

Non-clinical needs are filling GP appointments — social prescribing is part of the solution.

Low health literacy

Many people lack the knowledge to navigate health services or make informed lifestyle changes.

Our values

The principles that guide everything we do

Compassion

We treat every person who comes to us with warmth, dignity and genuine care — never judgement. Everyone who walks through our door matters.

Inclusion

We design everything to be accessible to everyone, removing barriers of cost, ability, language and confidence so no one is left behind.

Integrity

As a CIC, we are legally accountable to our community. Every penny of surplus is reinvested — always. We say what we do, and do what we say.

Impact

We measure what matters. Outcomes over outputs, sustained change over short-term fixes, and honest reporting of both our successes and our learnings.

Community

We believe communities have the answers to their own health challenges. We listen, co-design and respond to what local people tell us they need.

Prevention

We focus upstream — addressing the social, environmental and lifestyle factors that shape health long before illness takes hold.

Our commitments

What we promise our community

  • Keep at least 70% of our programme places free or subsidised
  • Publish a full impact report every year, publicly available
  • Consult our community before launching any new programme
  • Reinvest 100% of any surplus back into our services
  • Never sell personal data or profit from participant information
  • Maintain WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility across all our digital presence

Want to be part of our mission?

Whether you want to access our services, volunteer, donate or partner with us — there's a place for you in the Momentum Wellbeing community.