Parkour, Freerunning and Tricking Gym in Basingstoke

Help PFT Academy Build Basingstoke’s First Purpose-Built Parkour, Freerunning & Tricking Facility

Hi, my name is Kurtis Torbett, and I’m the director of PFT Academy – a parkour, freerunning, and tricking club based in Basingstoke. Since day one, our mission has been to provide a space where people of all ages and backgrounds can move, explore, and express themselves through these exciting and empowering movement disciplines.

What Are Parkour, Freerunning & Tricking?

Parkour is the discipline of moving through your environment using jumps, vaults, climbs, and rolls to overcome obstacles quickly and efficiently. It builds strength, coordination, focus, and resilience.

Freerunning takes the foundations of parkour and adds creativity and flair—encouraging self-expression through flips, spins, and stylistic movement.

Tricking is a dynamic blend of martial arts, gymnastics, and breakdancing, focusing on explosive kicks, flips, and twists performed in combos. It celebrates individuality, creativity, and pushing your physical limits.

Together, these disciplines inspire confidence, creativity, and a love for movement in people of all ages.

‍♂️ What We’ve Done So Far

We've already made a huge impact in the local community:

Provided weekly classes to over 100 families in Basingstoke

Delivered school activity days and after-school programs

Run holiday camps, birthday parties, and club gradings

Hosted community socials and local charity events with the council

Led workshops at CarFest and Newbury Fest to promote the sport

We’ve built a strong, passionate community – and this is just the beginning.

️ Why Are We Crowdfunding?

PFT Academy is growing fast, but we’ve outgrown our current setup. We’re raising funds to secure our own permanent, purpose-built facility – a space that will allow us to:

Run more sessions and welcome more students

Reach a wider demographic, from beginners to aspiring professionals

Offer a safe, spacious, and fully equipped environment built specifically for parkour, freerunning, and tricking

Create a community hub where movement, creativity, and connection are at the core

Support young people who haven’t yet found their sport or passion

Champion the growth and development of these disciplines in Basingstoke and beyond

Where Your Money Will Go

Your generous donation will directly help us cover essential costs to bring this space to life, including:

A deposit for the new facility

A sprung floor for safer landings and higher performance

Purpose-built parkour equipment, such as large walls, bar setups, and safety flooring

New matting for tumbling, tricking, and skill progression

Tables and chairs for parents, community socials, and events

Replacing/updating older equipment to meet safety standards and performance needs

Every pound brings us closer to creating a top-quality space designed to serve our students, our community, and the future of movement in Basingstoke.

How You Can Help

Whether you're a member of the PFT family, a fellow mover, or someone who believes in empowering young people through sport and creativity – your support means everything.

Help us build a space where people can discover their passion, push their limits, and find a true sense of belonging.

Let’s build this—together.

Thank you so much,

Kurtis Torbett

Director, PFT Academy