Impact Neurofit: Delivering inclusive fitness in South Wales

Impact NeuroFit CIC is a community-led initiative delivering inclusive fitness, boxing, and wellbeing programmes for neurodivergent individuals and people with additional needs across South Wales.

April 2026

Key barriers identified:

• Lack of accessible and inclusive sport provision
• Coaching that does not adapt to individual needs
• Low confidence and limited exposure to structured physical activity
• Social anxiety and lack of supportive environments

Without intervention, these barriers lead to long-term inactivity and reduced wellbeing.

Person-centred

Impact NeuroFit uses a person-centred, adaptive delivery model:

• Flexible Session Design
• Sessions are adapted in real-time based on participant needs
• Builds trust, familiarity, and psychological safety
• Structured but Low-Pressure Environment
• Clear format with freedom to adapt
• Positive Reinforcement Model
• Focus on progress, not performance
• Inclusive Group Delivery
• Encourages social interaction without pressure

Why this matters

• Over 70% of disabled people report barriers to participating in sport (UK-wide insight)
• Community-led programmes like Impact NeuroFit directly address this gap
• The model demonstrates a scalable, low-cost, high-impact solution

Future Focus

• Expand to 3+ additional community hubs across South Wales
• Increase reach to 50+ participants per week
• Secure funding to deliver free access for low-income participants
• Develop a replicable inclusive coaching framework for wider rollout

Impact NeuroFit has delivered measurable outcomes across participation, engagement, and wellbeing:

• 20+ participants engaged weekly across sessions
• 80–90% average attendance rate, showing strong retention
• 100% of participants reported increased confidence (informal feedback)
• Improved physical activity levels across all regular attendees
• Consistent weekly structure established for participants with additional needs

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Partnerships and Funding

We have successfully delivered and engaged with:

• ACE Day Centre – Inclusive sessions for individuals with additional needs
• Lee (Veteran Support) – Supporting mental wellbeing through structured training
• Ospreys Wheelchair Rugby – Introducing adaptive sport pathways
• BAVO – Connecting with the wider voluntary sector
• BING – Supporting inclusive practice and community reach

These collaborations enable us to:

• Reach diverse participant groups (disability services, veterans, adaptive athletes)
• Provide real-world inclusive experiences, not just theory
• Create pathways into wider sport and activity
• Strengthen community trust and engagement

The National Lottery Community Fund.

This funding has enabled:

• Delivery of weekly inclusive sessions
• Access to equipment and qualified coaching
• Reduced-cost and free opportunities for participants
• Expansion of our community outreach efforts