We've got a building, and now you can help us make it a home!

A world of fun & fitness for all disabled children

Our Mission

To create fully inclusive spaces that improve health outcomes for disabled children and young people by offering regular exercise and therapeutic play while addressing the isolation faced by these children and their families.

Why We Help

There are 90,000 young people with disabilities within an hour of Bristol and over 1.5 million in the UK.

77% of children with disabilities cannot access regular leisure facilities so can’t play, exercise or socialise in the same ways as their peers.

"You've opened up a world in which we can just exist exactly how we need to."

Our Appeal

Help us make this building a home

We are fundraising to open the UK's first fully accessible exercise, play, and social centre for disabled children and young people.

We have already fundraised to secure a building and, now we need to raise £8 million to make the necessary renovations to open a purpose-built facility by June 2026.

How We Help Now

Visit Gympanzees

A parent and child playing in an interactive sandpit

Play, exercise and build friendships

Pop Ups

Borrow our specialist equipment

Lending Library

Gympanzees News

“This is more than just a soft play.” – Anna, mum to Arthur

4th February 2025 News

The Soft Play will be one of eleven amazing rooms at the Gympanzees centre, offering life-changing benefits to thousands of disabled children and their families. ...

A child with a big smile stands confidently on a red balance board with handrails, wearing a colorful tie-dye shirt that reads 'Give Me Space.' The room is set up with vibrant mats, sensory equipment, and wooden climbing frames, creating an engaging and inclusive play environment

Gympanzees Lending Library update

16th January 2025 News

You asked, we listened! We know you’ve been waiting, and we’ve been listening every step of the way. You told us what you needed: a ...

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2 weeks ago

It’s Action for Brain Injury Week, and we’re proud to stand with Headway - the brain injury association, supporting their powerful 2025 campaign: “On a Good Day.”Every brain injury is different, and every day brings its own challenges. Tyler’s story reminds us of this - after a brain injury at birth and three months in the hospital, his world was forever changed. Now 10, his mum says he’s the happiest boy, but even on the best days, the challenges of brain injury are still there.On a good day, Tyler loves to bounce on a trampoline and watch his favourite shows! That’s the magic of a good day - moments of joy and freedom that make everything feel possible.Don’t miss out on our brand new indoor trampolines and other exciting additions in the Lending Library! Browse and reserve yours now: bit.ly/3XQDpXYLet’s keep celebrating those moments and supporting each other. Share your good day moments with us below! 🙌Video description: A child bouncing joyfully on a trampoline, celebrating a good day filled with excitement.#ActionForBrainInjuryWeek #OnAGoodDay #Gympanzees #SupportAndStrength ... See MoreSee Less

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