Petition · past parliament
Support the Gym & Fitness Industry through a Work Out to Help Out Scheme
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Gym and fitness facilities remained closed in England and all other nations of the UK longer than most industries yet received no additional financial support. We call on the government to provide support in the form of VAT reductions, additional grants and a Work Out to Help Out scheme
During lockdown and following his own battle with Corona virus, Boris Johnson announced his ‘war on obesity’ and in the same sentence facilitated the Eat Out to Help Out campaign mixed with a reduction in VAT for the hospitality industry. If the government are serious about the health of the nation we ask them to show this in the form of direct financial support. This will help secure the future of over 7500 facilities but also have a direct positive effect on the NHS for years to come.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Start a 'Workout to Help Out' initiative
Timeline
| 5 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Aug 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Aug 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.