Gympanzees Bristol Half Marathon & 10K!

We’ve now wrapped up our Pop Ups to fully focus on raising the £8m needed to open our doors permanently by June 2026. With this goal in sight, we’re committed to creating a life-changing space for families, open 364 days a year, 7 days a week! You can find more SEND events in Bristol here -
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“This is more than just a soft play.” – Anna, mum to Arthur

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. ...
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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 News

Gympanzees Lending Library update

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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Gympanzees Appoint Oakland Construction

Gympanzees has appointed Oakland Construction to undertake the first stage of building works for the new Gympanzees Centre. This initial phase will involve demolishing the ...
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Gympanzees celebrates a £500k grant from the National Lottery Community Fund

We are thrilled to announce that Gympanzees has received an amazing grant of £500,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund! Thanks to National Lottery players, this ...
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We are halfway there!

We are halfway there! We are delighted to share that we have reached the halfway point in our £8 million appeal for the new Gympanzees centre!   ...
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Design Workshops: Co-production with our Community

Gympanzees recently held several design workshops to help us shape the new permanent centre. We consulted with the families that use Gympanzees, healthcare professionals, and ...
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Fulkers Bailey Russell Partners Gympanzees on Project Home Build

We are pleased to announce that Fulkers Bailey Russell will be our Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors for the construction of the first-ever Gympanzees Centre. ...
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Illustration of Gympanzees logo next to a fundraising thermometer graphic showing £3 million raised towards an £8 million goal for Project Home. Text reads "Gympanzees Fundraising For Project Home Appeal So Far" and "Opening Our Doors! News

John James Bristol Foundation pledges £1m to Gympanzees Project Home Appeal

Gympanzees is excited to announce that we have received a £1 million pledge from the John James Bristol Foundation for our Project Home Appeal. This ...
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Anna and Arthur’s Story

Recently, we had the privilege of speaking to Anna, Arthur’s mother, who shared with us Arthur’s incredible journey of defying all odds and visiting Gympanzees ...
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