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Green Gym

Green Gym

Country

United Kingdom

1998-Ongoing

Aimed for

All age groups

Type of partnership

Public-Private Partnership

Sectors

Environmental sustainability, Physical Activity & Sports

Innovation

Technological, Social

Aim

To improve physical fitness, mental well-being, and social connectedness through group-based outdoor conservation activities.

Outcome

Outcome

  • Increased fitness: Regular participation in Green Gym sessions helps participants meet government-recommended activity levels, with high retention rates.


  • Improved mental well-being: Significant improvements in mental health and overall well-being among participants, particularly those with lower baseline mental health scores.


  • Reduced social isolation: Participants develop strong social networks, with motivations for volunteering increasingly shifting towards social interaction.


  • Tackling health inequalities: Participants with the poorest physical and mental health at baseline show the most significant improvements.


  • Cost savings: Reduction in healthcare costs due to decreased need for prescriptions, fewer medical appointments, and improved management of conditions like diabetes and alcohol dependency.

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