Underground Gym Brighton launched on Camden Street in 2014, and since then, their unique brand has been helping the people of Brighton meet their fitness goals. With classes including Strength Training and Calisthenics, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and HYROX (loops of running and functional workout stations), as well as female and male personal trainers, they have something for everyone, at every stage of your fitness journey.
Underground Gym first partnered with RISE on the 26th of June 2024. Each of the three Underground Gym locations was looking for a charity partner, and General Manager Lacey found RISE as part of her research. The team agreed that the work RISE did was ‘really important’ and the stage was set. Lacey said,
“We at Underground Gym are honoured to support the incredible work RISE does in helping those affected by domestic abuse. Your dedication to providing safety, support, and empowerment to survivors is truly inspiring.
As part of our commitment to giving back to the community, we are extremely pleased to partner with RISE. We believe that physical fitness can play a crucial role in healing and rebuilding confidence. Through this partnership, we aim to offer fitness programs, workshops, and resources tailored to the needs of the individuals you support. Our goal is to work together to create a holistic approach to recovery and empowerment, enhancing both physical and mental well-being.
Together, we can help create a healthier, safer, and more supportive community.”
Corporate Partnerships are hugely important to charities like RISE. We know that domestic and sexual abuse happen in every part of every society. This abuse is hidden, and perpetrators tell survivors that they will not be believed. As well as raising funds and awareness of us, Corporate Partnerships help to spread the word to groups of people we might not otherwise reach, that domestic and sexual abuse is not acceptable, by anyone, ever, that there is help available, and that survivors will be believed.
The team exhibited at our 2024 RISE 8K Undercliff Run for Women, and cheered on our brilliant runners.
Then, Underground Gym worked with RISE to develop a programme of women only Strength Training events, which ran on Wednesdays and Saturdays in January 2025. Led by a certified coach, these sessions focused on functional movements, proper technique, and progressive resistance training tailored to group dynamics, in an empowering and supportive environment designed to help women of all fitness levels build strength, improve endurance, and boost confidence.
The event was repeated in March 2025, for International Women’s Day, with a cheeky additional dance session led by our Fundraising Manager Emma. More exciting opportunities are in the pipeline.
Originally, the partnership was planned to last a year, but we’re delighted to share that Underground Gym are now on board with us as a Corporate Partner on an ongoing basis. Lacey commented,
"We at Underground Gym are honoured to continue to support the incredible work RISE does in helping those affected by domestic abuse for another year! We are working together to continue to build confidence and empowerment for everyone in the community.
We are looking forward to supporting RISE throughout the next year and hopefully more to come. Together, we can continue to create a happier, healthier and safer community!!"
We’re looking forward to many more energetic events with Underground Gym in the coming years!
