Who we are
No Barriers Foundation is a revolution in inclusive healthcare and fitness. A registered non-profit, we operate three distinct divisions to ensure that all people, no matter their age, ability or means, can reach their rehabilitation and fitness goals.
- No Barriers Adults was established in 2016 to give adults with disabilities access to affordable, specialist rehabilitation and fitness training in a gym setting.
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No Barriers Fitness is a social enterprise that blends our members’ love of fitness with their passion for inclusion and health equity for all. Profits from our gym help us provide specialist disability services at an affordable cost.
- No Barriers Kids is our newest offering – a dedicated specialist rehabilitation and physical activity to children with a physical and intellectual disability in a safe, trusted, dedicated space.
We provide ongoing specialist support services in an affordable manner in a socially inclusive gym environment.
We provide specialist disability services in an inclusive gym environment to the community for as low a cost possible.
We bridge the gap between HSE services and expensive private rehabilitation facilities allowing adults and children that are discharged from acute care within the HSE to access these much needed services in an affordable manner. We provide a social outlet and hope to those who often feel isolated and socially marginalised. Their rehabilitation is about building confidence and self-esteem as much as regaining physical strength and mobility. We have a mixture of full and part time time staff and a team of volunteers who run day to day operations, assisted and governed by a voluntary Board of Directors and two voluntary sub committees.
The Foundation
No Barriers Foundation is dedicated to breaking down physical and societal barriers through a range of inclusive programmes and services. We focus on empowering individuals of all abilities by providing tailored support, rehabilitation, and education to enhance their quality of life and foster a more inclusive community.
The Gym
No Barriers Gym not only offers state-of-the-art fitness facilities and inclusive fitness programmes but also serves as a crucial funding source for the No Barriers Foundation. By joining our gym, members contribute directly to the Foundation’s mission, helping to support vital services and initiatives for individuals of all abilities.
Our gym memberships help subsidise the service costs for those with a disability. It also allows everyone to train under the one roof together creating social inclusion. We charge for the services we provide but can operate at a fraction of the cost of a for profit private rehabilitation centre as we can subsidise our running costs with other revenue streams, community fundraising and grants.
We are the only centre in Ireland currently operating with this model and type of equipment. We offer world class services currently unavailable within the HSE and at a fraction of the price a private enterprise would charge. Through charging for general exercise classes within our facility, community fundraising and grants we can subsidise the cost of service provision and provide an otherwise non existent service within Ireland in a sustainable manner that is affordable to the end user. Through this model disabled and non-disabled members of the community can train together with a common goal creating social inclusion.
Client Success Stories
Martin’s Rehabilitation Journey
MartinWhen I first joined, I felt like a scattered jigsaw puzzle, but No Barriers helped piece me back together. They’ve truly given me my life back, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.
Join the No Barriers Movement!
Ready to break through your limits and achieve your fitness goals? At No Barriers, we provide the support, resources, and community you need to enhance your physical and mental well-being. Empower yourself and others by becoming part of a movement dedicated to inclusivity and strength.