Our Mission

Established in 2020, theMovement is a London-based charity dedicated to restoring every woman’s right to exercise.

 

We believe that movement is a fundamental human right - one that strengthens the body, heals the mind and empowers the spirit. Yet, for women who have experienced multiple disadvantages, access to exercise is often blocked by barriers such as safety concerns, financial hardship, low confidence, and the lasting effects of trauma.

TheMovement exists to break down these barriers and tackle inequality head-on, restoring every woman’s right to move freely, safely, and confidently. Our beneficiaries are women from low socio-economic backgrounds who have experienced overlapping disadvantages, often including poverty, poor mental health, and exposure to traumatic situations such as
domestic abuse or sexual exploitation.

We are committed to inclusivity and stand with all women — including anyone who identifies as female, femme, trans woman, or transfeminine. We recognise that trans women often face heightened risks and unique challenges, and we are dedicated to ensuring access to safe, affirming exercise spaces for everyone. TheMovement stands firmly against all forms of transphobia.

Our work centres on three key areas: Movement, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Advocacy.

 

MOVEMENT
We empower fitness professionals to deliver safe, inclusive exercise opportunities for women facing multiple disadvantages. Through trauma-informed training and partnerships with charities, instructors volunteer to run regular fitness sessions in trusted spaces such as refuges, drop-ins, and community centres — supported by ongoing guidance and resources from theMovement.

TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE
We upskill the fitness industry to make exercise accessible to people affected by trauma.
We deliver specialist training to theMovement volunteers and offer a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course in trauma-informed practice for exercise professionals across the sector - helping to build more inclusive, safe, and accessible fitness environments.

ADVOCACY
We envision a society where no woman is held back by poverty, trauma, or inequality. Through collaboration with partner organisations, agencies, and advocates, we work to raise awareness of the transformative benefits of exercise for women with multiple disadvantages - championing policy and social change that restores equity and opportunity for all.

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