Creating healthy communities by enabling people to improve their wellbeing through exercise.
Our Mission
We are a small charity on a big mission to improve people’s wellbeing through exercise.
We break down the barriers to exercise, using our projects to tackle health inequalities.
The Move Map
Move Mates
The Move Mate meets their buddy at their front door and accompanies them for a walk. It could be a walk to the local shop or to pick up a prescription, or it could be a walk to an activity or event they want to attend. It could be as simple as walk around the block just to get moving, build confidence and have a chat.
" My Move Mate gives me the confidence to go further. We share stories and I am now able to walk to local shops. I am more comfortable getting around the house too. "
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people’s wellbeing
through movement.
Volunteer Story
Chris joined Move the Masses as a volunteer in 2020 when he was furloughed from his job. He initially volunteered to deliver prescriptions as part of our Covid-19 response and then went on to become a Move Mate for a local woman that lived not far from him.
Being furloughed saw him have much more spare time than he was used to, so when he saw a request for Walk Leader training for the then new Acomb Ambles walking project, he jumped at the chance.
Chris has always worked with young people in the community and loves being involved in community projects and meeting people. So now, following his training, he leads a leisurely walk through Acomb on a monthly basis.
"I really like what Move the Masses do. I think it's a great philosophy and a great set up"
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Every donation we receive makes a massive difference to the people we support.
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Our Blog
Read our latest stories about our projects, volunteers and the people we help.
Reflections from the end of another busy year
Our 2021 highlights Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers and supporters who’ve helped make this year the best yet As we start to think about
Winter Wildlife Watch
Wildlife Walks in Winter It can be cold and dark but there’s still so much to gain from walking in the winter months Whilst much
Support your employees’ wellbeing through promoting volunteering
Giving employees time to volunteer in the community could improve wellbeing We spoke to local firm, boxxe, to find out more York-based technology business boxxe