We have a "cliff-edge" to save a project that serves 400 of Dundee’s most vulnerable people every single week. If we don’t raise £50,000 by September, two years of vital community work, trust, and healthy relationship-building will be lost forever.

The Crisis

Heart Space is more than just a yoga studio. While our studio in Dundee is a self-sustaining social enterprise, the work we do outside those walls depends on charitable funding.

Recently, a major funding stream was unexpectedly terminated. This has left us with a £50,000 shortfall. Without this, we cannot sustain the contracts of our three dedicated outreach specialists: Rachel, Andi, and Min.

On September 30th, their work stops. The doors to our community classes close. And 400 people a week lose their lifeline.

Who are we saving?

When the studio is quiet, our team is "on the road." This project isn't about luxury fitness; it’s about preventative healthcare and mental resilience. Our team works in the corners of Dundee where support is needed most:

In Schools: Helping children in high-deprivation areas find focus, self-regulation, and resilience through "Brain Breaks."

With Our Elders: Delivering chair yoga in community centres to improve mobility and reduce the risk of life-changing falls.

In Prisons: Providing tools for emotional regulation and calm to support rehabilitation and mental health.

With Carers & New Parents: Offering a safe, free space for those facing isolation and the physical toll of caregiving.

Why £50,000?

This isn't just a number. It is the cost of keeping three expert staff members on the ground.

1 x 25-hour staff member * 2 x 14-hour staff members

By funding these roles, you aren't just paying for hours; you are protecting two years of networking. It took years to build the trust required to work inside prisons and schools. If we stop now, those bridges are burned, and we lose the momentum that has already reached 2,249 participants in the last quarter alone.

The Power of Your Donation (The £1 = £5.60 Rule)

We know money is tight for everyone, but at Heart Space, your donation goes further. According to our latest Social Return on Investment (SROI) report, for every £1 invested in our work, we generate £5.60 in social value for the Dundee community.

By helping us reach our £50,000 goal, you are actually unlocking over £280,000 worth of value in improved mental health, reduced NHS burden, and community resilience.

How You Can Help

Donate: Whether it’s the cost of a yoga class (£10) or a larger "Hero" donation, every penny goes directly to keeping Rachel, Andi, and Min in the community.

The "Pay it Forward" Challenge: If you’ve benefited from our studio classes, consider sponsoring a community space for someone who could never afford it.

Share Our Story: We have 10 weeks to find our benefactors. Share this page with Dundee business owners, local leaders, and anyone who believes that health should be a right, not a privilege.

Help us keep the heart of Dundee beating. Help us save this project.