Active Futures
Designing confidence in school fitness

Create inclusive gym spaces that inspire movement, build confidence, and support student wellbeing.

A school gym should be more than a collection of equipment — it should motivate every student to move, progress, and feel confident.

Through Active Futures, we help schools design environments that make this possible.

Tell us about your project and our design team will be in touch..

Active students achieve more

Every school has different goals, budgets, and space challenges. Our design process adapts to all three, helping you turn limitations into long-term value.

Each project is guided by four design principles that shape better outcomes for students and staff alike:

Training environment – Lighting, flow, and visual layout that inspire activity.
Progression – Equipment and zones that support all ability levels.
Community – Design that encourages teamwork and inclusivity.
Training diversity – A balanced mix of cardio, strength, and functional training.

Smart design for real challenges

From restricted space to tight budgets, we know the obstacles schools face when developing a gym.
Our team specialises in transforming those challenges into effective, engaging environments.

Recent installations include:

Dean Trust Ardwick Secondary School: A vibrant, inclusive facility designed around student engagement, confidence, and participation.
Sedbergh School: A modernised gym with improved flow and accessibility, supporting a wide range of student abilities.

Funding support for your project

Accessing funding doesn’t have to be complex. Our School Gym Funding Guide outlines key options – including Sport England, the National Lottery’s Awards for All, and the Foyle Foundation.

We’ll help you identify the right funding route, plan your application, and design a gym that meets eligibility and impact goals.

Let’s design your Active Futures gym

Whether you’re upgrading an existing facility or building something new, our team will help you design a gym that enhances learning, wellbeing, and school pride.

What’s included

Consultation and 3D design visualisation
Expert layout planning for any space
Funding advice and proposal support
Professional installation and ongoing maintenance

Why Gym Gear?

Education design expertise
Over 20 years’ experience creating safe, inclusive fitness spaces for schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.
Complete design-to-installation service
From consultation and 3D visuals to delivery, installation, and maintenance, we handle every stage in-house.
Funding-ready guidance
Support identifying and aligning your project with available PE & Sport Premium or Sport England funding.
Durable, student-friendly equipment
Commercial-grade strength, cardio, and functional training equipment designed for everyday school use.
Proven results
Trusted by schools nationwide, with measurable improvements in student engagement, confidence, and wellbeing.

Call us: 01772 428434

Improving engagement in schools across the UK..

Dean Trust Ardwick

Salford City Academy

Derby Cathedral School

Parklands High School, Chorley

Ready to start your school’s Active Future?

We’ll help you plan a space that motivates every student to move with confidence. Your consultation includes a detailed 3D design so you can see your gym before installation.