About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to create healthy communities by enabling people to improve their wellbeing through exercise.

We break down barriers to exercise, especially for those most vulnerable.

We provide flexible, rewarding volunteering opportunities linked to physical activity.

We empower people to reclaim their local public spaces as places to exercise.

We promote the physical and mental health benefits that regular activity brings.

Everything we do makes a lasting impact on the people who have been involved; the kids and parents exercising together in the park, the older person experiencing their neighbourhood on foot for the first time in ages and the volunteers gaining in their own personal confidence”

Nick Griffin – Former Chair of Trustees

Our Projects

Wellbeing Walks

Our volunteers lead group walks which are more about the socialising and fresh air than the walking!

Wellbeing Walks enable people to socialise with each other in a friendly, unpressured setting. This increases confidence among participants and brings people together, providing an opportunity for people to make connections in their local community, which in turn tackles social isolation.

These group walks are up to a mile in distance, and the pace is very gentle, with plenty of opportunity to take a break, sit and natter.

“It’s an honour to lead such a dynamic and impactful organisation. I never tire of hearing the stories of the people we’ve supported and the real difference our projects have made to people’s lives”

Becci Blues – Chief Executive

Move Mates

Our Move Mates project helps people to get out and about with the support of a volunteer walking buddy.

We pair people with a Move Mate volunteer living or working within the same local community to meet regularly for a walk.

This can be a walk to the shops, to collect a prescription or simply a stroll round the local area. Move Mates supports people of all ages to improve both physical and mental wellbeing. We provide the motivation, company and moral support to help people to become more active and less socially isolated.

Move Mates currently operates in York, but we can help if you’d like to start your own Move Mates project in your local area.

Move Map

Our website and interactive Move Map enables people to reclaim their local open spaces as the place to get active.

We give you free access to our Move Map, where you can see the locations of outdoor exercise equipment, find a local walk or get inspired with one of our workout challenges. Registered website users have the opportunity to log activities to unlock achievements!

Our aim is to reduce health inequalities by enabling people from all walks of life to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of moving.

“Mum very much enjoys her little walks out and I’m sure the fresh air and exercise help her to sleep better at night. Thank you so much for your time and kindness.”

Son of Move Mate Beneficiary

Our Trustees

Our amazing trustees ensure the work we do has the biggest impact.

Find out a bit more about them below.

Hayden Holmes

Hayden is our Chair of Trustees, he’s a health economist who loves to travel and run in beautiful places.

Ange Graham

Ange is our trustee with responsibility for HR and Safeguarding. She loves travelling, food, running and cuddles with her dog.

Rachael Armstrong

Rachael has a proven track record in business development and helps keep us on track with income and bid writing. She loves the great outdoors, walking and anything that makes her smile.

Jack Strickland

Jack is our treasurer and looks after all things things financial at MTM. He’s a qualified accountant who loves football, squash and excel spreadsheets.

Adam Crithcley

Adam is our secretary and looks after our governance and meetings. He’s a financial governance expert who enjoys running, football and golf.

John Mylchreest

John is our resident technology expert and supports us with our systems and strategy. He loves all things technology as well as Lego and spending time outside with his kids.

Volunteer Today!

Want to volunteer to support others in your local area? We have a range of volunteer roles to suit different people with different availability and our volunteer community is a fun place to be!