Creating Community

Community Classes

We offer donation-based classes where the donations made go to People Dem Collective and NOT A PHASE our local charity initiatives helping facilitate change and working to support Margate.

Pilates Scholarship

New for 2026 We offer a 600 hour Pilates scholarship program for individuals from underprivileged backgrounds. Our goal is to remove financial barriers and empower participants to pursue their passion for Pilates.

James Shaw Pilates Scholarship
Giving back to the Margate community and ensuring inclusion and diversity is important to us.  Pilates comes with a certain price tag and our mission is to make high quality Pilates accessible to the wider Margate community, not just to the ones that can afford it.
— James Shaw

Our Local Community Partners

People Dem Collective

We focus on Black, Brown and Diaspora inclusion, engagement and raising aspirations.

We are mobilising a shift in the fundamental structures within our community, to ensure our sectors, leaders and decision-makers reflect the communities that live here.

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NOT A PHASE

Uplifting the lives of trans+ adults across the uk

Not A Phase is a trans-led, nationwide charity committed to uplifting and improving the lives of trans+ adults, through awareness campaigning, social projects and funding trans+ lead initiatives.

We are dedicated to creating a thriving, supportive space for the trans+ and gender non-conforming community.

Learn more

Community Classes

  • Community Mat Class - Wednesdays 5.30pm

    Traditional Mat Pilates Class
    Bookings Via Website

    This open-level session focuses on the spine shapes and moving your body through all planes of movement to build a full body workout with strong focus on the abdominals and core.

Pilates Scholarship 2026

By providing full access to comprehensive Pilates training, our Pilates Scholarship removes financial barriers and empowers participants to pursue their passion for Pilates.

Recipients gain not only certification but also invaluable skills and confidence, enabling them to teach and inspire others in their communities. 

How to Apply

  • Eligibility Check

    Ensure you meet the scholarship requirements, such as age, residency, and background criteria.

  • Complete Application

    Fill out the scholarship application thoroughly before the deadline. This will include personal information, motivation statements, and relevant experience.

  • Interview Prep

    Be ready for a potential interview via phone, Skype, or in-person with a representative from the program.

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