Improving Mental Health, Reducing Violence, Building Stronger Communities
Since opening Argyle Community Fitness in 2024, Weapons Down Wirral has become a trusted community hub supporting children, young people and adults affected by violence, trauma, addiction and poor mental health.
Unique children, young people and adults accessing our free programmes.
Across boxing, fitness, wellbeing, mentoring and recovery sessions.
Every participant surveyed said they always feel safe attending our sessions.
All participants said they would recommend our services to friends or family.
Average satisfaction rating from members accessing our services.
Participants reported positive improvements in every area measured after joining Weapons Down Wirral.
Mental wellbeing
4.3/5
Physical wellbeing
4.3/5
Confidence
4.4/5
Social connection
4.4/5
Positive daily routine
4.4/5
Parents and partner organisations have reported:
At Argyle Community Fitness, we believe that physical activity, peer support and a safe community space can change lives. Here's what our members tell us.
100% of members surveyed said they feel welcome and safe at Argyle Community Fitness. 100% said they would recommend us to a friend or family member. Our average overall rating is 4.9 out of 5.
Members report meaningful improvements across five key areas of their lives since joining — mental wellbeing, physical health, confidence and self-esteem, feeling connected to others, and having a positive daily routine.
Our members range in age from young people to those aged 55 and over. We work with people from all walks of life, including those in recovery from addiction, individuals experiencing poor mental health, people referred through local support services, young people, and anyone looking for a welcoming space to improve their health and wellbeing.
Our sessions include group boxing, recovery fitness classes, one-to-one personal training, yoga, strength and conditioning, and more — all delivered in a non-judgemental, inclusive environment.
Since joining Argyle Community Fitness, our members have reported:
"It is not like other gyms — it is a safe space for all who join, regardless of their ability or fitness level. The staff are amazing, they really encourage everybody. I always leave feeling positive and good about myself. It is a very special place."
— Member
"I felt instantly at ease and safe. It has helped me build my fitness and try something new that I never thought was available to me locally. It has given me a focus and helped to build my confidence. I think it is great for the local community to see something positive happening in Birkenhead."
— Member
"Everything has improved since I started coming here — my fitness, sleep, eating, and I have met new friends. My confidence and self esteem have really grown."
— Member
"I feel like I have something to look forward to that is going to help me."
— Member
"Less isolated, feel very welcome, and I have a much better routine now."
— Member
"I attended for the first time on my own — everyone said hi and made me feel welcome straight away. I look forward to going every week and my friend is starting classes too."
— Member
"Since having a health setback, the classes have really helped me. They're not something I would have done on my own elsewhere — plus I have a great time with the people here."
— Member
"Thank you so much for helping me since I've started — you've helped me excel a lot."
— Member
"The team do an outstanding job."
— Member
All of our sessions are free or low cost and open to everyone in the community. Whether you're looking to get fit, improve your mental health, meet new people or simply have somewhere safe to be — you are welcome here.