South-west based IT specialists, Westspring IT, have pledged to raise £50,000 to support the South West charity Gympanzees.
Gympanzees provide support and leisure experience for young people and children with disabilities who often cannot access sport or activities easily. The charity is raising funds to build a bespoke facility to support disabled youth to have their own space.
Jason Small, Co-founder of Westspring IT, said: “We believe Gympanzees’ mission aligns perfectly with our values, and we are thrilled to support them in their incredible work building a one-of-a-kind centre in the UK.” WestSpring’s first event
Gympanzees is a Somerset-based charity which focusses on helping young people with disabilities access regular exercise, play, and friendship. The charity prides itself on improving mental and physical health and wellbeing while taking families out of isolation and into supportive communities.
The WestSpring team have highlighted how they particularly wish to help support Gympanzees’ ‘Project: Home’ to create the UK’s first fully accessible play and social care centre for disabled youth. The cost of the build is £8 million and the charity have to date raised £4.6 million in the hopes of opening June 2026
Throughout 2025, the team at WestSpring IT aim to raise £50,000 by match funding the money their team fundraises – whether it’s through team events or individual challenges Their first commitment was to sponsor a golf day for the charity and take part in it.
Jenny Davies, fundraising officer, said: “Gympanzees are so thrilled to be partnering with WestSpring IT. As headline sponsor for our upcoming annual charity golf day at Thornbury Golf Club, they are already supporting us to change the lives of disabled children and young people. Their fundraising efforts will have a huge impact on our Project Home Appeal.”
Apart from the golf event, the team at WestSpring plan to lead a multitude of events and fundraising opportunities to help them reach their target. This includes holding a ‘bake off event’, at least one football tournament and quiz nights.
WestSpring provides strategic managed IT solutions, with service excellence a priority, establishing long lasting partnerships with businesses in the UK. Their clients include Halo Leisure, Circadian Trust, Method Consulting and Precision Resource. For more information visit WestSpring IT