Culturally Safe Strength, Wellbeing, and Community for Young Women

STRONG Sisters is a 12-month, fully funded, prevention-focused programme for girls and young women aged 11–17 from ethnically diverse and underrepresented communities in Scunthorpe. The programme provides a culturally safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where participants can build physical strength, confidence, emotional wellbeing, and positive identity.

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Through structured fitness, wellbeing workshops, and mentoring, STRONG Sisters supports young women who may face additional barriers to participation, including cultural expectations, discrimination, low confidence, or limited access to safe physical activity spaces.

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Cost: Fully funded (free to attend)

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About STRONG Sisters

STRONG Sisters recognises that girls from diverse backgrounds may experience intersectional challenges, including mental health stigma, body image pressures, social isolation, and reduced access to sport and wellbeing services.

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The programme combines gym-based training, group discussion, and mentoring, delivered in a way that respects culture, faith, identity, and lived experience. Sessions are designed to empower participants to feel strong in their bodies, confident in who they are, and supported within their community.

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STRONG Sisters aligns closely with community partners and local organisations supporting young women from diverse backgrounds, ensuring the programme is trusted, accessible, and relevant.

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Programme Structure & Weekly Sessions

STRONG Sisters runs weekly in a safe, supportive group setting.

Each session typically includes:

Warm-up and mobility

Strength and conditioning using age-appropriate gym equipment

Functional fitness and confidence-building challenges

Wellbeing workshops and group discussions

Cool down, reflection, and grounding

Workshop themes may include:

Confidence, self-worth, and identity

Body image and self-acceptance

Mental wellbeing and emotional regulation

Healthy boundaries and relationships

Aspirations, leadership, and goal setting

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Sessions are empowering rather than competitive, with an emphasis on participation, choice, and encouragement.

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Benefits

Young women taking part in STRONG Sisters can expect to:

💪 Build physical strength and body confidence

🧠 Improve emotional wellbeing and self-regulation

🤍 Develop a strong sense of identity and belonging

🤝 Form positive peer connections and community

🎯 Increase confidence, motivation, and aspiration

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Progress is measured through engagement, confidence, and wellbeing, not performance.

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Who Can Join?

STRONG Sisters is suitable for:

Girls and young women aged 11–17

Participants from ethnically diverse or underrepresented backgrounds

Those who may feel uncomfortable in mainstream or mixed-gender settings

Young women who would benefit from culturally safe wellbeing support

No previous gym or fitness experience is required.

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Safety & Inclusion

Female-only sessions

Culturally sensitive and inclusive delivery

Experienced coaches and mentors

Clear boundaries and behaviour expectations

Safe, respectful, and judgement-free environment

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Session Details

Day & Time: Saturdays 12.00 till 12.45pm

Location: New Beginnings Personal Training & Wellness Facility, Scunthorpe

Cost: Fully funded (free to attend)

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Places are limited to ensure appropriate support and a safe group environment.

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How to Refer or Sign Up

Parents, carers, schools, community organisations, and professionals can refer young women to STRONG Sisters or alternatively using the booking below.

📩 Contact us: sgnewbeginning@outlook.com

📍 Location: Scunthorpe

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Together, we are building confident, resilient, and STRONG Sisters.

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STRONG Sisters is proudly delivered by The MoveMENt New Beginnings CIC, in partnership with New Beginnings Personal Training & Wellness Facility supporting culturally inclusive wellbeing and physical activity for young women across North Lincolnshire.