Free fitness classes and on-site crèche for young mums in Hammersmith & Fulham. No fees. No barriers. Just you, your strength, and your community.
100% free · No membership fees · No session charges · No hidden costs · Open to mums on low incomes & Universal Credit
WHAT WE OFFER
StrongHaven brings together fitness, childcare and community — so nothing stands between you and feeling your best.
Instructor-led sessions using gym equipment — from strength training to yoga, all levels welcome.
Qualified childcare staff look after your little ones on-site during every single session.
A warm, welcoming space to connect with other mums who get it. You are not alone here.
Monthly sessions on postnatal health, nutrition, sleep and mental wellbeing.
WHY IT MATTERS
Giving birth is one of the most physically demanding things a body can go through. Yet most new mums receive little or no structured support to recover. StrongHaven is here to change that.
Pregnancy and birth weaken the core and pelvic floor. Guided exercise helps restore strength safely, reducing back pain and long-term complications.
Physical activity is one of the most effective tools for reducing postnatal depression and anxiety. Even gentle movement makes a significant difference.
Regular, gentle exercise improves sleep quality, reduces fatigue and helps your body recover from the demands of birth and feeding.
Young mums are at higher risk of social isolation. Exercising alongside other mums builds real connection and reduces loneliness.
⚕️ Always check with your GP or midwife before returning to exercise after birth. Our instructors are trained to support postnatal recovery and will always work at your pace. Every body recovers differently.
WHO WE'RE FOR
StrongHaven is designed for young mothers in Hammersmith & Fulham who face the greatest barriers to fitness and community support.
Our target age group
Young mums aged 18 to 30 in Hammersmith & FulhamEverything here is completely free — designed for mums who cannot afford gym memberships or childcare.
Your child is always welcome. Our crèche runs alongside every session for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
Based in Hammersmith & Fulham and open to mums from neighbouring boroughs too.
Never exercised before? Just had a baby? Perfect. We start where you are, not where you think you should be.
Email us to register your interest and we will be in touch as soon as sessions are available near you.
join@stronghaven.co.ukOne 1-hour session per week for four weeks — coming soon. Register your interest today and be the first to know when dates are confirmed.
THE PROGRAMME
Each week builds on the last — starting gently and finishing strong. By week four you will have moved your body, met other mums, and discovered what StrongHaven is all about.
A gentle introduction to StrongHaven and to postnatal movement. Safe, guided exercise focused on recovery and rebuilding confidence after birth.
Introduction to using gym equipment — resistance bands, light weights and bodyweight. Focus on rebuilding core strength safely after pregnancy and birth.
A slower session focusing on flexibility, breathing and mental calm. Includes time to connect with other mums and a short wellbeing discussion.
A fun, energetic circuit session to finish the programme — followed by time to celebrate what you have achieved and find out what is coming next for StrongHaven.
Coming soon · One 1-hour session per week · Free crèche at every session · All equipment provided
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Dates and venue to be confirmed soon. Email join@stronghaven.co.uk to register your interest and be the first to know.
Free, professional childcare runs alongside every session — so your little one is happy and safe while you take time for yourself.
FREE CRÈCHE
One of the biggest barriers stopping mums from exercising is simple: there is nowhere to take your child. Most fitness classes do not offer childcare, and most childcare is expensive.
At StrongHaven, every session includes a free, professionally staffed crèche. Drop your child off, work out, pick them up. No guilt, no stress, no cost.
WHAT TO EXPECT
All childcare staff hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification and a current DBS certificate.
We follow Ofsted-recommended ratios: 1:3 for under 2s and 1:4 for children aged 2 to 5.
Toys, books and activities suited to each child's age and stage.
All staff are trained in safeguarding and first aid. Your child's safety is our absolute priority.
The crèche is in the same building as every session — you are never far from your child.
Crèche runs for the full 1-hour duration of your fitness class at every session.
Register your interest and tell us your child's age so we can plan ahead.
join@stronghaven.co.ukBorn from lived experience — we exist because our founder couldn't find a service like this, so she built it.
SINGLE MOTHER & FOUNDER
"I couldn't afford the gym. I had no one to watch my child. I felt isolated and low. StrongHaven is the service I needed and couldn't find."
StrongHaven was founded by a single mother and university student who experienced first-hand the barriers that prevent young mums on low incomes from accessing fitness and community support.
After having her child, she found herself unable to afford a gym membership, with no childcare options at local fitness classes, and increasingly isolated. She knew she wasn't alone.
StrongHaven is her answer — a free, women-only space where young mums aged 18 to 30 can exercise, recover, and connect, with their children right beside them.
OUR VALUES
Free to everyone who needs it. No means testing beyond a simple self-declaration.
A women-only space where every mum and child feels secure and respected.
Building real friendships between young mums who support one another.
Helping mums discover what their bodies are capable of — on their own terms.
We are new, we are growing, and we are open about where we are.
StrongHaven is an initiative of JSM CIC, a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales. As a CIC, our assets and income are legally protected for community benefit — we will never use them for private profit. StrongHaven is fully funded through grants and will always be free to our beneficiaries.
Want to join our pilot, ask a question, or just say hello? We'd love to hear from you.
join@stronghaven.co.uk
WEBSITE
stronghaven.co.uk
LOCATION
Hammersmith & Fulham, London
REGISTERED AS
JSM CIC · England & Wales
Is it really free?
Yes — completely. No membership, no session fees, no hidden costs. StrongHaven is grant-funded and free to all eligible mums.
When does the pilot start?
We are launching soon — dates are being confirmed. Register your interest now and you will be the first to know.
How long is each session?
Each session is 1 hour, with free crèche running for the full duration.
Do I need any fitness experience?
Not at all. Our classes are designed for all levels, including complete beginners and those returning to exercise after birth.
Or email us directly at join@stronghaven.co.uk