FTC Gym

What FTC Gym does

FTC Gym is a single-location, independent fitness facility operated by Functional Training Company Ltd, a UK private limited company headquartered at 44 White House Road, Ipswich. Founded by John Grindrod in December 2012 following a 22-year career as a Royal Air Force Physical Training Instructor, the gym opened in March 2018 and operates 24/7 with unstaffed-hour access via the ClubRight mobile app. The facility offers over 100 cardio and selectorised weight stations, a free weights area, Olympic power racks, a TRX functional training zone, sprint and sled track, an eGym interactive zone, and what is described as the largest group training studio in Ipswich, supported by 140+ monthly fitness classes.

The company runs a tiered membership model — standard (£27.95/month on a 6-month contract, £31.95 on rolling), premium (£32.95–£36.95/month including unlimited classes and eGym access), and prepaid annual (£349.95/year) — supplemented by £9.95 single-session passes. Revenue is diversified beyond membership subscriptions through recurring licenses paid by independent personal trainers operating at the facility, on-site service providers (barbers, vending, Luckhurst Injury Clinic physiotherapy), and corporate membership inquiries handled by the Operations Manager. Technology is operational rather than proprietary: ClubRight handles membership management, access control, and class booking; GoCardless and Stripe process payments; Mailchimp drives email marketing.

The customer base is overwhelmingly consumer (B2C), serving general fitness enthusiasts, beginners intimidated by traditional gyms, mobility-limited members using the eGym zone, and personal training clients. The FTC Academy provides fitness qualifications and instructor training, creating a pipeline of certified PTs who rent space at the facility. The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned, with 7 directly employed staff and no disclosed external investment, expansion plans, or acquisitions.

Name

FTC Gym

Legal name

Functional Training Company Ltd

Website

https://ftcgym.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FTC Gym is a single-location, 24/7 independent fitness facility in Ipswich, UK, operating under Functional Training Company Ltd. It serves general fitness consumers, mobility-limited members, and PT clients via tiered memberships, group classes, and on-site physiotherapy and barber services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fitness Center / Health Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

General Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual) (HSADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

Keywords

• Fitness center
• Gym memberships
• Personal training
• Group fitness classes
• Exercise rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly recurring membership fees with 6-month contract and 30-day rolling options. Premium tier includes unlimited classes and full body assessment. Annual prepaid memberships available at discounted rate.
2. Day Passes / Session Passes: One-time session passes for non-members at £9.95 per session with gym and cardio access
3. Personal Trainer Rentals: Independent PTs pay rent to operate and train clients at FTC Gym. PTs must be qualified, have appropriate insurance, and sign contracts with monthly licensing fees.
4. On-site Services: Revenue from barbers, vending machines, and on-site rehabilitation and exercise therapy provision

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FTC Gym operates a 24/7 single-location fitness facility in Ipswich selling tiered gym memberships (Standard, Premium, Prepaid Annual, and Session Pass) along with more than 140 monthly group fitness classes, personal training, eGym-guided equipment access, on-site physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and an FTC Academy for fitness qualifications. The offering targets individual consumers from beginner to expert level, including members with limited mobility, and is administered through the ClubRight app for access, booking and payment.

Product overview

FTC Gym is a single-location fitness facility in Ipswich offering a tiered membership model with Standard, Premium, and Prepaid options, supplemented by pay-as-you-go session passes. The core product is the gym facility itself, featuring over 100 cardio and selectorised weights stations, free weights areas, Olympic power racks, and a TRX functional training zone. Members can add group fitness classes (140+ per month), personal training sessions with independent PTs, access to eGym equipment, and on-site rehabilitation and exercise therapy services. The gym also operates an education academy for fitness qualifications. All services are accessed through the ClubRight membership app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Membership Entry-level gym membership providing access to the FTC Gym Ipswich facility, cardio equipment, recovery room, free induction, and free parking; offered at £27.95/month on a 6-month contract or £31.95/month on a 30-day rolling option, with no joining fee. Targets individual consumers from beginner to expert level.
• Premium Membership Enhanced gym membership tier priced at £32.95/month (6-month contract) or £36.95/month (30-day rolling) including unlimited fitness classes, eGym zone access, full body assessment, and standard membership benefits. Targets members who want classes, eGym access, and structured assessments.
• Prepaid Annual Membership 12-month prepaid gym membership at £349.95/year offering unlimited classes, gym and cardio access, eGym, recovery room, full body assessment, free induction, and free parking with no joining fee. Targets price-sensitive members willing to commit annually.
• Session Pass Pay-as-you-go single-session access priced at £9.95 per session with gym and cardio access, recovery room access, free parking, and a full body assessment included. Targets walk-ins, visitors, and prospective members evaluating the facility.
• Personal Training One-on-one training sessions with qualified personal trainers offering customised fitness programmes, exercise rehabilitation, strength training, boxing, kettlebell, and spin coaching. Delivered by independent PTs who rent space at FTC Gym under qualifying, insured contracts.
• Group Fitness Classes Over 140 monthly group fitness classes including Boot Camp, TRX Suspension Training, TRX RIP, Spin, HIIT, Circuit Training, Kettlebell Training, LBT, Pump, Abs, Body Conditioning, Box Fit, Barbell, Shred, Booty Blast, Powerwave, Stretch, and Full Body Blast, delivered in the largest group training studio in Ipswich.
• FTC Academy Education centre providing fitness qualifications, instructor training, and professional development courses for aspiring fitness professionals, operated under PT Academy Manager Shaun Gudge.
• Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy On-site physiotherapy and injury rehabilitation clinic providing treatment for back pain, sports injuries, and exercise-related conditions through qualified specialists, operated in partnership with Luckhurst Injury Clinic within the FTC Gym facility.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Viking VitalitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViking Vitality is a Strength & Conditioning coaching business operating at FTC Gym. They have dedicated coaches (Ryan and Kieran) providing elite performance training and have integrated their martial arts and fitness programs at the facility. Their clients include regional champions and ambitious amateurs seeking high-performance coaching.
• Luckhurst Injury CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site physiotherapy and injury rehabilitation clinic operated by Luckhurst Injury Clinic within FTC Gym. Provides specialist treatment for back pain, injuries, and post-rehabilitation exercise. This partnership enhances FTC's value proposition for members with rehabilitation needs.
• ClubRightcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware management system used for membership administration, class booking, access control, and payment processing. Members use the ClubRight app with QR scanner for gym entry and changing room access.
• Ezee Park LtdminorOthersCar park management company controlling the FTC Gym parking facility. Issues parking charge notices for violations. Members must register vehicles on tablet to receive free parking.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• David Lloyd Leisure: UK premium family fitness and racquets club operator with extensive group class programmes and on-site amenities (similar in concept to FTC's on-site barbers, vending and rehab). Competes for higher-end Ipswich catchment but at materially higher price points.
• Better (GLL): UK charitable leisure operator managing local-authority gyms, pools and fitness facilities. Competes for the same general-fitness consumer in regional towns like Ipswich but operates as a portfolio across many sites.
• Nuffield Health: UK health and wellbeing incumbent combining gyms, group exercise, personal training and physiotherapy/rehabilitation under one brand. Comparable to FTC because of its integrated rehabilitation and gym offering, though at much larger scale and premium positioning.
• Everyone Active: UK-wide leisure operator running council-partnered fitness and recreation centres offering memberships, group classes and personal training. Overlaps with FTC's offering but as a wider public-sector-aligned portfolio rather than a single-site specialist.
• Fitness First: Established mid-market UK gym chain with group exercise, personal training and 24/7 access at selected sites. Comparable in product mix (memberships + classes + PT) though operates as a multi-site incumbent rather than a local specialist.

Direct peers

• easyGym: Budget 24/7 gym chain with UK sites offering low monthly memberships. Directly comparable in pricing tier, access model and target mass-market consumer to FTC.
• Anytime Fitness: Global 24/7 franchise gym chain with UK franchisees operating in regional towns including the East of England. Closely matches FTC's 24/7 access and small-format single-site positioning.
• The Gym Group: Listed UK budget 24/7 gym operator with multi-site presence and similar £15–£30/month pricing band. Directly comparable membership model, class offerings and 24/7 access format to FTC.
• PureGym: UK's largest budget 24/7 gym chain offering low monthly memberships with no contract. Competes head-on with FTC's 24/7, no-joining-fee, £27.95+/month value proposition, though at larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Snap Fitness: International 24/7 compact-format franchise gym chain. Comparable membership pricing, 24/7 access model and small-footprint single-site economics to FTC Gym Ipswich.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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