Gympanzees

Gympanzees is a Bristol-based charity building the UK’s first fully inclusive leisure, play and exercise centre for disabled children and young people aged 0–25.

Founded by Stephanie Wheen, Gympanzees was created to tackle the severe lack of accessible spaces where disabled children can play, exercise and socialise alongside their families. After years of running successful pop-up events and a Lending Library of specialist equipment, the charity is now developing a permanent, purpose-built centre opening in 2026.