A DEESIDE health studio has stepped up to help the local community during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Covid-19 lockdown has been a struggle for some businesses who were forced to close, but JS-PT Health Studio in Connah’s Quay have pledged to help.

They have launched a scheme which aims to help other businesses in the community during these unprecedented times.

Jack Sullivan told the Leader that people who take part in the online 21-day challenge will pay for the challenge itself but will have the option to donate – which goes directly back into the community.

He said: “The 21-day challenge has been moved to online only due to the current situation but members taking part get everything they normally get.

“They will pay a fee but they can also donate more and all money we raised goes to local businesses.

“There’s a few local businesses around us that aren’t able to do anything right now and we need to do more for the community.

“We all keep saying that we are community focused but now is an opportunity to step up our game a bit.”

The money raised will be used to buy gift cards and services from local businesses, so they are still receiving custom despite the lockdown.

The gifts which are purchased will then be distributed back to members of the club.

Jack added: “We are in a position to help out other companies and support business and revenue.

“Instead of giving cash we will buy off them and the prizes will be given to our clients so potentially people get something from us for free.

“We are a part of the community and this is about doing more. A lot of businesses are struggling and there’s a time now when we can step up and play a bigger party.

“Now, there is a bigger need for help and we can help people get through this and see everyone come out the other end.”

Those wishing to donate via the 21-day challenge will sign up using the form and the option to donate more.

The 21-day challenge includes coaching and advice with nutrition, stress and eating routines etc.

The form can be found online at https://www.cognitoforms.com/JSPT1/jspthealthstudio21daychallenge? and more information about the health studio can be found on the JS-PT Health Studio Facebook Page.