Plymouth Marjon University joins BRIT Challenge 2025 to promote fitness and raise money for charity

Released: 19.03.25

Plymouth Marjon University recently took part in the BRIT Challenge 2025, a national event designed to promote mental health and fitness of students and staff while raising vital funds for two UK charities. The University's participation in the event saw a wide range of free activities, bringing together students and staff in a series of exciting challenges. 

The BRIT (British Inspiration Trust) Challenge aims to encourage healthy habits and inspire a sense of community within universities. Marjon's BRIT Challenge Day featured a number of fun, inclusive events that encouraged everyone to get active and support good causes.  

Among the activities were padel, swimming, yoga, netball, volleyball, a walk with the Marjon Chaplaincy dogs, and staff vs student sports games, all of which provided opportunities for people to connect, stay fit, and enjoy some friendly competition. 

The University has set an ambitious goal of clocking over 2025 minutes of student and staff exercise throughout March and is steadily making progress. Participants were encouraged to track their activity via the Marjon activity tracker, where they could record their minutes regardless of the activity – whether walking, swimming, cycling, running, or trying something new like paddleboarding or kayaking. 

In addition to promoting fitness and wellbeing, Marjon also committed to raising £600 for two important causes: the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) and Improving Lives Plymouth. The fundraising efforts were bolstered by the enthusiasm of participants. 

The event raised awareness for these worthy causes and offered everyone a free day pass to Marjon Sport & Health Centre, allowing participants to continue their fitness journeys after the event. 

For those interested in continuing their support, the University’s fundraising page remains open for donations here. 

The BRIT Challenge was a fantastic way for the Plymouth Marjon University community to come together to celebrate health and fitness, and contribute to vital charitable causes. A huge thank you to all those who participated in the activities and donated to make this event a success!