Viva Core CIC
Movement, health education and community for every woman - regardless of circumstance.
Viva Core CIC is a registered Community Interest Company and the community arm of Viva Core, the Northampton-based women's health and Pilates centre founded by Joyce Mwape. We exist to benefit women in our local community and beyond, especially those facing barriers to health education, wellbeing support and community connection.
As a CIC, our profits are reinvested directly into the community we serve. Rooted at Vulcan Works in Northampton, we run a free community Reformer Pilates class every other Tuesday, alongside workshops on pelvic health, hormones and everyday movement, and community wellbeing and connection events.
Our reach extends beyond the studio too, through outreach sessions, partner programmes and virtual talks delivered nationally and internationally, including a new chapter of our work launching in Zambia. We partner with charities, NHS services, schools, funders and businesses who share our mission for women's health, and welcome volunteers, community champions and sponsors who want to help us reach more women who need us. Free. Open to all women. No experience needed - just come as you are.
OUR MISSION
Women facing barriers
Free and low-cost movement, education and support for those who need it most.
Rooted in Northampton
Based at Vulcan Works with services, workshops and programmes that can travel beyond the town.
Stronger networks, better wellbeing
Peer support, community connection and preventative health information for all.
WHERE WE DELIVER
Local
Studio-based classes, workshops and community events at Viva Core, Northampton.
National
Outreach sessions, partner programmes and pop-up workshops for organisations across the UK.
Global
Virtual talks, workshops and presentations hosted online for international audiences.
CLASS DETAILS
WHEN
Every other Tuesday
TIME
10:45am
WHERE
Viva Core Studio, Northampton
Spaces are limited, please get in touch to reserve.
Our free community class
We believe specialist Pilates and women's health support shouldn't sit behind a paywall. Every other Tuesday we open our Northampton studio for a free community Reformer class, guided by our team in a warm, welcoming space. Up to four people per class, one class per person per month.
We also offer similar community sessions and outreach beyond Northampton - please get in touch if you would like us to bring this work to your area. No experience needed. Just come as you are, meet the community and try something new.
Booked by getting in touch with us.
We benefit women and girls in our local communities and beyond, especially those facing barriers to health education, wellbeing support and community connection.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Women's Health Education Workshop
An open workshop covering pelvic health, hormones and everyday movement. Free to attend, all women welcome.
Community Wellbeing Morning
A warm, no-pressure gathering with gentle movement, tea and conversation, hosted at the Northampton studio.
Community Connection Evening
A safe space to meet other local women, share stories and build support networks that last.
NEW CHAPTER
Viva Core is coming to Zambia
A new chapter for our community work, bringing specialist Pilates and women's health support to a new community. Register your interest to hear news first.
We work alongside local organisations, charities, NHS services, funders and businesses in Northampton and across the UK who share our mission for women's health.
PARTNER WITH US
Partner as an organisation
Charities, NHS teams, schools and community groups delivering shared programmes.
Volunteer or support
Hosts, community champions and volunteers who help make sessions happen.
Fund our work
Grant funders and sponsors helping us reach more women who need us.