A local high school has received a boost to its sports and wellbeing facilities thanks to a generous donation of fitness equipment from Pulse Fitness, the supplier chosen to install gym equipment at Burntwood Leisure Centre and Lichfield Leisure Centre.
As part of our Our Community Can initiative, which ensures contractors and partners deliver real community benefit alongside major projects, Pulse Fitness has donated two treadmills, one Cross trainer and one upright bike to Chase Terrace Academy in Burntwood.
The donation will support the school to enhance its PE offer, promote active lifestyles, and give students more opportunities to build confidence, strength and wellbeing through fitness.
Councillor Rob Strachan, Cabinet Member for Finance and Commissioning, said:
“We’re really pleased to see another example of Our Community Can in action. This donation will make a real difference to young people locally and shows what can be achieved when partners work with us to give back to the community.”
Pulse Fitness, one of the UK’s leading fitness equipment suppliers, has installed the new state-of-the-art gym at Burntwood Leisure Centre and recently fitted out the gym at the new Lichfield Leisure Centre. Their commitment to the community extends beyond facility delivery into creating positive impact for local residents and schools.
Kellyjoe Pollabauer of Pulse Fitness said:
“Pulse Fitness are proud to support Chase Terrace Academy and Lichfield District Council by donating equipment for the fitness suite.
“We believe health and fitness are fundamental in students’ lives as they begin their healthy, active lifestyles.
“At Pulse Fitness, we believe it is crucial to engage both students and staff, helping them achieve their fitness goals while supporting their motivation and overall wellbeing.”
Mr Jamie Barter, Head of PE at Chase Terrace Academy said:
“We are delighted and incredibly grateful to Pulse Fitness and Lichfield District Council for their donation and support in securing additional equipment for our fitness suite.
“Fitness and health are core in our aims of ensuring the students here at Chase Terrace Academy lead healthy, active lifestyles.
“Our fitness suite is used every PE lesson and is available for students and staff to use at lunch and after school, therefore it’s crucial we have a fully functional fitness suite that helps engage our students and allows them to achieve their fitness goals.”
This donation forms part of our wider Our Community Can programme, which ensures major contracts deliver real community benefits. Recent examples include the purchase of an adaptive bike to make cycling accessible for people with disabilities; contractors providing volunteering support to local heritage and conservation sites, including support at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum; and local businesses contributing to foodbank and community-welfare initiatives to support residents facing hardship.