Active Gold: Mirfield wellbeing centre aiming to raise £7,500 to help expansion plans
A Mirfield wellbeing centre is aiming to raise £7,500 to help with plans to expand the business.
Active Gold, based in the Salvation Army Community Hall on Huddersfield Road, is a Community Interest Company which aims to help people over 50 years of age “live well for longer”, and has a fitness suite currently consisting of eight power-assisted exercise machines, manufactured by local company Innerva.
With the centre now at capacity, with 140 members, directors Shaun Fox and Jake Marshall have been keen to help more people in the local area and have secured a £7,500 grant from Sport England to extend the space and introduce four new machines.
However, Active Gold, which was launched in May 2024, needs to attract £7,500 of their own funding from donations by March 31, via Crowdfunder, to release the Sport England pledge.
Shaun said: “Members regularly tell us how Active Gold has changed their lives, not just through the exercise which increases mobility, strength and independence, but by simultaneously increasing socialisation opportunities and creating a genuine community feel.
“We are delighted with progress to date but would welcome the opportunity to have a positive impact for more members.”
The centre was recently visited by Spen Valley MP, Kim Leadbeater, who said: “It was great to see so many people being active, exercising and meeting up with friends in the community.
“The benefits are not just for their physical health but for mental wellbeing and helping to prevent isolation.
“What a great community space the Salvation Army building is, not only housing Active Gold, but also a uniform exchange and café.”
To help donate, visit: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/active-gold-extra