Move your way — boost your day

Feeling stuck, low, anxious, isolated, or like your get-up-and-go has got up and gone?

BELONG Boost is a free 12-week activity and wellbeing programme from Chapter, helping adults in Chester and West Cheshire build confidence, connection and feel-good movement — one small step, walk, paddle, stretch, throw, climb or wobble at a time.

No Lycra required. No judgement. No “fitness bro” energy. Just friendly people, gentle encouragement and a weekly boost for your body and mind.

What is BELONG Boost?

BELONG Boost is designed for adults experiencing mental ill-health, low confidence, social isolation or barriers to being active. It offers three weekly ways to take part: online bodyweight training, a guided wellbeing walk, and a “try something new” activity with local partners.

Over 12 weeks, you’ll get the chance to try different activities such as walking, racquet sports, climbing, cycling, paddle sports, weightlifting and more — helping you find movement that actually feels good for you.

Why join?

Because moving your body can help shift your mood.

BELONG Boost is not about being the fastest, fittest or bendiest person in the room. It’s about building routine, confidence, connection and a few “I can’t believe I just did that!” moments.

You can expect to:

Meet friendly people
Try new activities safely
Build confidence at your own pace
Get support from a mental health-informed coach
Feel more connected
Discover local activities you might want to continue
Have a laugh along the way

How it works

Monday

Online bodyweight session
No equipment, no problem. Join from home and move in a way that suits you.

Wednesday

Guided wellbeing walk
A relaxed 60-minute walk in local green spaces. Chatting optional. Fresh air included.

Thursday

Try Something New
A weekly activity taster — from badminton to canoeing, climbing to pickleball, and more.

You don’t have to attend everything. BELONG Boost is flexible, because real life is… well, real life.

Who is it for?

BELONG Boost is for adults in Chester and West Cheshire who may be:

Experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health difficulties
Feeling isolated or disconnected
Living on a low income
Unsure how to start being active
Wanting to build confidence gently
Looking for a welcoming group where they can belong

You don’t need to be “sporty”. You just need to be curious enough to give it a go.

What makes it different?

BELONG Boost is built around Chapter’s mental health expertise and the Five Ways to Wellbeing:

Connect. Be active. Take notice. Keep learning. Give.

That means every session is about more than exercise. It’s about feeling supported, trying something new, building confidence and finding small, sustainable ways to feel better.

Chapter brings over 30 years’ experience supporting adults with mental ill-health across Cheshire West and Chester, alongside established referral routes through GPs, NHS services, social prescribers and self-referral.