SCHOOL GYM BUSINESS TEMPLATE
Thank you for downloading our School Gym Business Case Template.
We understand that securing approval and funding for a new fitness facility can sometimes be challenging, particularly when balancing competing priorities and budget constraints. That's why we have created this template: to provide schools with a straightforward framework for presenting a clear, evidence-based case for investment in student health, wellbeing and physical activity.
The template is designed to help you articulate the strategic benefits of a school gym, including:
• Enhancing student health and wellbeing
• Increasing participation in physical activity
• Supporting GCSE PE and BTEC Sport delivery
• Expanding extracurricular opportunities
• Improving staff wellbeing
• Strengthening community engagement
• Modernising school facilities
Whether you are preparing a proposal for your Senior Leadership Team, Governors, Trustees, Finance Committee or School Business Manager, the template provides a structured approach to demonstrating the educational, wellbeing and operational benefits of a new fitness facility.
At Hire Fitness, we have extensive experience working with schools across the UK to design, supply and install gym facilities tailored to their specific needs, available space and budget. We appreciate that every school is different, and we would be delighted to assist you at any stage of this process.
Our team can provide support with:
• Facility design and layout planning
• Equipment recommendations and specifications
• Budget development and quotations
• Funding and leasing options
• Business case development
• Project planning and installation timelines
• Staff training and ongoing support
There is absolutely no obligation. If you would like advice, a second opinion, a budget estimate or simply someone to review your completed business case before submission, we would be happy to help.
We hope you find the template useful and wish you every success with your project.
Kind regards,
Robert Preston
Hire Fitness
schools@hirefitness.co.uk
07483 164656
Switchboard 0800 612 6822
Important changes introduced by the Department for Education
As of April 2024, changes introduced by the Department for Education (DfE) have made it easier for schools to fund equipment through finance. Schools can now spread the cost of gym equipment over time, without the delays or complexity that previously came with leasing approvals.
What this means for your school
You no longer need to wait for significant upfront investment to improve your facilities. With finance, you can:
Install high quality gym equipment now
Spread the cost into manageable payments
Keep capital available for other priorities
Upgrade facilities sooner