London

Small changes make a big difference

In London, Fit as a Fiddle is all about supporting people to make small, sustainable changes to their lifestyles that will help them to feel fitter, happier, and more in control. The focus of the London programme is on individuals and communities who aren’t reached by traditional health promotion messages, and whose needs are not met by mainstream health and leisure provision.

Inclusion

We aim to run projects in as many different parts of London as possible, over the 5 years of the programme, and to work in partnership with a wide range of community groups. These include cultural and faith groups, men’s groups, mental health and disability organisations, older lesbians and gay men, and estates in areas of deprivation.

Sustainability

The projects are delivered in partnership with trained volunteers from each of the community groups, who are given the skills, knowledge and confidence to lead activities and to act as mentors and ambassadors within their communities. It is therefore a programme with sustainability and genuine community involvement built in.