OUR MEMORIES

Our Community in Motion

This gallery is more than just a collection of photos; it is a celebration of resilience, joy, and the power of movement. Here, you can see the real-world impact of Smallmatter’s Fitness Focus in action across the many community spaces of Tyne and Wear. From the high-energy smiles of our bootcamps to the quiet confidence being built in our women-only sessions, these images capture the moments where barriers are broken down and friendships are forged. For many of our beneficiaries—especially those seeking asylum or navigating new lives in the UK—these sessions are often the first place they feel they can truly exhale and focus on themselves. Each person you see here represents a step toward a healthier life and a more inclusive community. We invite you to look through these moments of strength and connection that your support helps make possible every single day.

Group of women of diverse backgrounds and wearing headscarves dancing and enjoying themselves in an indoor space with a dark wall and large windows.
Women and girls dancing in a spacious indoor room with dark walls and ceiling, illuminated by green and white lights.
Five women are outside, dancing and having fun near a building with a colorful mural. Some are wearing jackets, and the ground is paved.
People kneeling and praying on a red and gold patterned carpet in a mosque.
Group of people walking indoors in a line, some wearing colorful dresses, in a spacious room with dark walls and a gray floor.
People in prayer inside a mosque, some standing and some kneeling on prayer rugs.
Several mannequins dressed in black in a room with red and gold patterned carpet, with stacked chairs and a green sign in the background.
Women wearing black hijabs and clothing, standing and walking in a prayer area with red patterned carpet, in a mosque. Some have luggage or bags on the floor, and there are stacked chairs and shelves in the background.
Women in traditional Islamic dress performing a dance or exercise in a mosque with a red carpet and stacked chairs in the background.
A group of women in traditional Muslim attire practicing prayer inside a mosque, with some women kneeling and others standing with outstretched hands on red patterned carpet.
Women and children in traditional attire playing with a badminton racket on a red carpeted floor inside a room with stacked chairs and fire exit door in the background.
People in a room, some wearing black robes and hijabs, with one person holding a badminton racket and a woman standing against a wooden-paneled wall.
Women in traditional Islamic attire participating in a communal prayer or dance in a hall with a red patterned carpet, some with arms extended.
A blurred person in a striped shirt walking inside a gymnasium with a mural of diverse animated characters holding signs that read words like 'Courage' and 'Community'.
People praying inside a mosque, standing on a red patterned carpet with gold accents, some bowed and others in supplication, with a gray wall and doors in the background.
Group of people standing outside a building, engaged in a conversation or activity, with some raising their hands, on a paved area with scattered leaves.
Group of women practicing dance moves in an indoor community room, with tables, chairs, and a whiteboard in the background.
A group of women in a circle participating in a seated activity or dance in a room, with some raising their arms. There is a whiteboard with notes on the right side of the room and tables with colorful cloths.
People practicing yoga or meditation on pink mats inside a large, carpeted room with wood-paneled walls and stacked chairs in the background.
People participating in a seated yoga or meditation class on pink mats in a large indoor space with red carpet and wooden walls.
People practicing yoga on pink mats inside a spacious room with red patterned carpet, chairs, and stacked tables in the background.
People participating in a seated yoga or meditation session on pink mats in a large room with chairs and stacked tables along the back wall.
Group of women participating in a yoga or stretching class in a large indoor hall, each on a pink yoga mat, doing side stretches.
A group of women practicing yoga in a spacious indoor room with chairs and stacked tables in the background. They are on pink yoga mats, some with chairs for support, and several are wearing headscarves.
People practicing yoga indoors, standing in a line with arms raised above their heads in a prayer position.
Group of people practicing yoga on pink mats in a community room with chairs on the side, decorated with colorful bunting and a fire exit door.
Women practicing yoga in a community center with pink yoga mats, chairs, and bunting on the wall.
A group of women wearing traditional dress participating in a yoga or stretching class in a large, carpeted room with chairs, tables, and stacked chairs in the background.
Group of children in black attire sitting on a red patterned carpet in a room, participating in a seated exercise or activity, with a woman leading the session at the front.
A woman in black pants and a black shirt is standing in front of a stack of chairs, raising her arms. Several people are present, with one partially visible on the right side. The room has a red patterned carpet, plastic water bottle on the floor, an
A group of women wearing black hijabs and modest clothing sitting on a red patterned carpet, participating in a yoga or stretching session inside a room with wood-paneled walls and hanging banners.
Group of women participating in a seated yoga or meditation class in a large room with a red patterned carpet, some women wearing hijabs, all seated with legs crossed or extended, and arms raised overhead.
A group of women participating in a group exercise or dance class inside a spacious room, with some women wearing hijabs and others not, standing on pink mats with water bottles nearby, and decorated with colorful banners hanging from the ceiling.
Children sitting on the wooden floor in a fitness or dance studio with high skylight, mirrors, and exercise equipment.
Women inside a mosque or prayer hall during prayer time, with some standing and some sitting on the red carpet, decorated with banners and flags hanging from the ceiling.
People practicing social distancing and prayer in a mosque with chairs and prayer mats on a red patterned carpet, hanging decorations and a fire exit sign in the background.
Women practicing yoga in a mosque, standing on pink mats, with prayer rugs and flags hanging from the ceiling.
Two children in a gym or activity room, one crawling on the floor and the other kneeling, with various exercise equipment scattered around, including a yoga mat, medicine ball, and foam roller.
A woman standing in a room with stacked chairs, raising her arms. Part of another person is visible in the foreground, with a water bottle on the floor nearby.
Women in a spacious mosque practicing yoga on pink mats, with prayer rugs and banners hanging from the ceiling.
Women seated in a room with large windows raising their hands, participating in an activity or class.
Group of women in a room, some standing and some sitting, participating in a activity or workshop. Several women are wearing traditional hijabs and long dresses, with a few in casual clothing. The room has a window showing buildings outside and is eq
Women participating in a seated group activity in a spacious, well-lit conference room with two large windows showing a cityscape outside.
A group of women seated in a room with white walls and large windows, raising their hands in a group activity or meeting.
Group of women and children practicing a seated exercise in a mosque prayer hall with red carpet and wooden walls.
Group of women dancing and enjoying themselves indoors, with some wearing traditional hijabs and modest clothing, in a hall with wooden wall panels and a red carpeted floor.
Group of people practicing yoga or meditation on a red carpeted indoor space, sitting cross-legged with arms raised.
People participating in a religious or cultural class, sitting on the floor in a room with high ceilings, large windows, and hanging equipment, with some individuals wearing head coverings.
Group of women participating in a seated exercise class in a fitness room with large windows, yoga mats, and boxing equipment.
A group of people participating in a dance or exercise class in a modern, spacious room with black walls and blue accents, some wearing masks.
Group of women and children participating in a step aerobics class in a gym. They are using individual step platforms on the floor, and some are mid-step in workout routines.