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Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s where Kodobi comes in. We go beyond consulting on safety, diversity, and inclusion - we become your strategic partner, helping to future-proof your organisation from the ground up
Find out more about Kodobi Ltd here...
Find out more about Kodobi Ltd here...
Kodobi Ltd : News and press releases
PRESS RELEASE: From compliance to competitive advantage: proactive risk management as a growth strategy
13 Oct 2025
In today’s competitive fitness landscape, proactive risk management isn’t just an
operational requirement — it’s a strategic advantage. The most successful fitness
operators treat safety as a defining feature of their brand.
PRESS RELEASE: How Kodobi's partnership with Arma BJJ reduced risks and elevated training experience
29 Aug 2025
Kodobi is proud to announce its engagement with Arma BJJ, a top-tier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
academy renowned for its community-driven training and high-performance ethos.
22 Jul 2025
Kodobi has been appointed as health & safety consultant to Jab SW1, an innovative new
flagship boxing club in central London.
About Kodobi Ltd
About us
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s where Kodobi comes comes in.
We go beyond consulting on safety, diversity, and inclusion - we become your strategic partner, helping to future-proof your organisation from the ground up.
We focus on action, not excessive processes or paperwork, embedding a strong safety culture into your daily operations. By working collaboratively with your team, we ease the burden of compliance, build internal capability, and strengthen risk management at every level.
Since 2008, we’ve supported some of the UK’s leading fitness brands. Our long-standing success with Urban Gym Group - including Gymbox, WIT Training, R.A.D Global, RUNlimited and NoBull - shows the trust placed in us to protect their people, members, and reputation.
Main products and services
One-size-fits-all doesn’t cut it in this industry. We take time to understand your goals, then apply a people-first approach to develop bespoke strategies. We empower your team with the tools and training needed to create standout, globally recognised experiences. Gold Standard Safety Compliance: We deliver top-tier health and safety compliance to ISO, IOSH, and HSE standards. Starting with a detailed gap analysis, we create tailored action plans aligned to your business goals. We handle the legislation, cut the jargon, and give you practical, plain-speaking support to embed a lasting safety-first culture. Training with Purpose: Fast-moving businesses need equally dynamic training. From first aid and mental health to fire safety, we bring energy, relevance, and engagement to every session. Our interactive, real-world approach ensures your team is prepared, confident, and always up to speed.
Diversity and Inclusion Services: A truly inclusive workplace is essential in today’s fitness industry. We help identify gaps and guide you in developing inclusive policies and practices. The goal? A welcoming environment - physical and digital - where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered.
Events attending
• Elevate 2025 - ExCeL, London
• The Health & Safety Event 2025 NEC Birmingham
• Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live (SHW Live)- Olympia London
• HCM Summit 2025
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s where Kodobi comes comes in.
We go beyond consulting on safety, diversity, and inclusion - we become your strategic partner, helping to future-proof your organisation from the ground up.
We focus on action, not excessive processes or paperwork, embedding a strong safety culture into your daily operations. By working collaboratively with your team, we ease the burden of compliance, build internal capability, and strengthen risk management at every level.
Since 2008, we’ve supported some of the UK’s leading fitness brands. Our long-standing success with Urban Gym Group - including Gymbox, WIT Training, R.A.D Global, RUNlimited and NoBull - shows the trust placed in us to protect their people, members, and reputation.
Main products and services
One-size-fits-all doesn’t cut it in this industry. We take time to understand your goals, then apply a people-first approach to develop bespoke strategies. We empower your team with the tools and training needed to create standout, globally recognised experiences. Gold Standard Safety Compliance: We deliver top-tier health and safety compliance to ISO, IOSH, and HSE standards. Starting with a detailed gap analysis, we create tailored action plans aligned to your business goals. We handle the legislation, cut the jargon, and give you practical, plain-speaking support to embed a lasting safety-first culture. Training with Purpose: Fast-moving businesses need equally dynamic training. From first aid and mental health to fire safety, we bring energy, relevance, and engagement to every session. Our interactive, real-world approach ensures your team is prepared, confident, and always up to speed.
Diversity and Inclusion Services: A truly inclusive workplace is essential in today’s fitness industry. We help identify gaps and guide you in developing inclusive policies and practices. The goal? A welcoming environment - physical and digital - where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered.
Events attending
• Elevate 2025 - ExCeL, London
• The Health & Safety Event 2025 NEC Birmingham
• Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live (SHW Live)- Olympia London
• HCM Summit 2025
case study: The Foundry - collaborating through fitness and safety
Ben Gotting, Director of The Foundry, shares a story of growth, and how, with a sprinkle of our Kodobi energy, we've made health and safety not just a priority, but also a joy.
How did your business journey begin?
When I started my business, it was initially an outdoor boot camp; it was for a ‘females only’ group, to give them a sense of empowerment. The business very quickly grew, and within 6 months, I joined forces with two others to open The Foundry.
What led you to collaborate with Kodobi?
Kodobi came on board with us back in the beginning of 2016, and quickly put in robust systems and devised all our risk assessments, policies and procedures. I think what attracted us to Kodobi out of other consultants we had approached, was the sense of passion and energy they had.
How did Kodobi change the perception of health and safety in your organisation?
When you normally think of health and safety, you immediately think of chores, and yet more paperwork. But Kodobi weren’t like that. This was certainly key for us. Working within the fitness industry we have to remain motivated to keep all our team motivated whilst working with our members, yet always thinking of their safety.
How did Kodobi help in terms of compliance and documentation?
As the business grew to an additional two sites, and the working relationship with Kodobi grew, myself and the senior management team found ourselves not having to worry about documentation for upcoming events or making sure each club had everything they needed in place to be compliant.
How did Kodobi's approach impact health and safety compliance?
Our Kodobi consultant, Jamie-Lee, seemed to gel well with each of our club Managers and the rest of the teams and have a good laugh during site visits whilst keeping eye on such a serious topic. Which ultimately got our managers on board enabling us to get where we needed to be. Our managers were even able to drop Kodobi a WhatsApp whenever necessary to gain specific advice as and when needed.
What sets Kodobi apart in terms of their health and safety services?
I think one of the most enjoyable things about working with Kodobi was the training sessions Kodobi would hold for our teams and the drop in site visits. Most health and safety stuff make you want to run a mile, but any visit from Kodobi was a good laugh, but also totally focused on the importance of H&S. The team loved it.
How did Kodobi contribute to diversity and inclusion at The Foundry?
Our ethos at The Foundry is #where the strong belong. We want all of our gyms to feel like a safe place to come to, no matter who you are or what you are going through. We did opt in for some Diversity and Inclusion training with Kodobi, which was a real eye-opener. It was very much a conversation starter and gave our teams more confidence in approaching an area that can be rather sensitive.
How did your business journey begin?
When I started my business, it was initially an outdoor boot camp; it was for a ‘females only’ group, to give them a sense of empowerment. The business very quickly grew, and within 6 months, I joined forces with two others to open The Foundry.
What led you to collaborate with Kodobi?
Kodobi came on board with us back in the beginning of 2016, and quickly put in robust systems and devised all our risk assessments, policies and procedures. I think what attracted us to Kodobi out of other consultants we had approached, was the sense of passion and energy they had.
How did Kodobi change the perception of health and safety in your organisation?
When you normally think of health and safety, you immediately think of chores, and yet more paperwork. But Kodobi weren’t like that. This was certainly key for us. Working within the fitness industry we have to remain motivated to keep all our team motivated whilst working with our members, yet always thinking of their safety.
How did Kodobi help in terms of compliance and documentation?
As the business grew to an additional two sites, and the working relationship with Kodobi grew, myself and the senior management team found ourselves not having to worry about documentation for upcoming events or making sure each club had everything they needed in place to be compliant.
How did Kodobi's approach impact health and safety compliance?
Our Kodobi consultant, Jamie-Lee, seemed to gel well with each of our club Managers and the rest of the teams and have a good laugh during site visits whilst keeping eye on such a serious topic. Which ultimately got our managers on board enabling us to get where we needed to be. Our managers were even able to drop Kodobi a WhatsApp whenever necessary to gain specific advice as and when needed.
What sets Kodobi apart in terms of their health and safety services?
I think one of the most enjoyable things about working with Kodobi was the training sessions Kodobi would hold for our teams and the drop in site visits. Most health and safety stuff make you want to run a mile, but any visit from Kodobi was a good laugh, but also totally focused on the importance of H&S. The team loved it.
How did Kodobi contribute to diversity and inclusion at The Foundry?
Our ethos at The Foundry is #where the strong belong. We want all of our gyms to feel like a safe place to come to, no matter who you are or what you are going through. We did opt in for some Diversity and Inclusion training with Kodobi, which was a real eye-opener. It was very much a conversation starter and gave our teams more confidence in approaching an area that can be rather sensitive.
case study: R.A.D. Global - building H&S systems in a growing business
What made you choose Kodobi Health and Safety Consultancy for R.A.D Global?
Honestly, we were at a bare minimum when it came to health and safety after just moving into our shiney new headquarters in central London, which isn’t ideal when you're growing fast like we are. I’d worked with Kodobi before at my previous company and knew they did a great job, so when it came time to improve our systems at R.A.D, they were my go-to. I knew we needed someone who could sort us out quickly, without making it a headache—and Kodobi were perfect for that.
What did Kodobi actually do for you?
Oh, where do I start? They pretty much covered all the bases. First, they did these detailed risk assessments, identifying hazards and giving us a clear action plan to fix things. Then, they helped us build proper health and safety policies and procedures—we went from "winging it" to being fully compliant in no time! They also developed a fire safety strategy for us, made sure we knew our stuff when it came to fire regulations, and gave our team a good run-through on fire safety practices.
But the real standout for me was the training sessions. The team at Kodobi ran these amazing, high-energy group sessions—especially for first aid. It wasn’t your typical snooze-fest. Everyone got involved, and they actually made it fun, which is rare when you're talking health and safety!
What did you love most about working with Kodobi?
I really loved how straightforward they made everything. Let's be real - health and safety can feel like a nightmare with all the rules and regulations, but Kodobi broke it down so simply. No jargon, no fluff—just straight-up solutions that made sense for us. They made it all feel doable, which was a relief.
Will you keep working with Kodobi?
Oh, absolutely. We’re not letting them go anytime soon! They’ve given us the peace of mind that our health and safety systems are solid, especially for some of the exciting public events that we hold. Plus, they're just a great team to work with—fun, professional, and always on hand when we need them. We know we’re in good hands, and I’m confident they’ll be part of our journey as we grow.
Honestly, we were at a bare minimum when it came to health and safety after just moving into our shiney new headquarters in central London, which isn’t ideal when you're growing fast like we are. I’d worked with Kodobi before at my previous company and knew they did a great job, so when it came time to improve our systems at R.A.D, they were my go-to. I knew we needed someone who could sort us out quickly, without making it a headache—and Kodobi were perfect for that.
What did Kodobi actually do for you?
Oh, where do I start? They pretty much covered all the bases. First, they did these detailed risk assessments, identifying hazards and giving us a clear action plan to fix things. Then, they helped us build proper health and safety policies and procedures—we went from "winging it" to being fully compliant in no time! They also developed a fire safety strategy for us, made sure we knew our stuff when it came to fire regulations, and gave our team a good run-through on fire safety practices.
But the real standout for me was the training sessions. The team at Kodobi ran these amazing, high-energy group sessions—especially for first aid. It wasn’t your typical snooze-fest. Everyone got involved, and they actually made it fun, which is rare when you're talking health and safety!
What did you love most about working with Kodobi?
I really loved how straightforward they made everything. Let's be real - health and safety can feel like a nightmare with all the rules and regulations, but Kodobi broke it down so simply. No jargon, no fluff—just straight-up solutions that made sense for us. They made it all feel doable, which was a relief.
Will you keep working with Kodobi?
Oh, absolutely. We’re not letting them go anytime soon! They’ve given us the peace of mind that our health and safety systems are solid, especially for some of the exciting public events that we hold. Plus, they're just a great team to work with—fun, professional, and always on hand when we need them. We know we’re in good hands, and I’m confident they’ll be part of our journey as we grow.
Kodobi Ltd
Tel: 07590 399150
Email: [email protected]
Web:
www.kodobi.com
Address:
9 Albert Embankment,
London,
SE1 7HD,
United Kingdom
Jamie-Lee Simpson, managing director
Key personnel
Jamie-Lee Simpson, managing director
Yasmine Crack-Jennings, operations manager
Rachelle Ocampo, operations coordinator
Reo Manalo, process analyst
Yasmine Crack-Jennings, operations manager
Rachelle Ocampo, operations coordinator
Reo Manalo, process analyst
Key customers
• Urban Gym Group - Gymbox
• WIT Training
• R.A.D Global
• Gymnasium,
• Friday&
• Crossfit Hammersmith
• NoBull, and
• RUNlimited.
• WIT Training
• R.A.D Global
• Gymnasium,
• Friday&
• Crossfit Hammersmith
• NoBull, and
• RUNlimited.
Plans for the next 12 months
We’re proud to support Urban Gym
Group in their acquisition of Gymbox
and continued expansion across
Europe.
We’re rolling out a seamless, multilingual health and safety strategy - compliance without borders.
With the introduction of Martyn’s Law, we’ll be advising clients on implementing this crucial new legislation.
We’re also expanding our team to meet growing demand and to better support our clients’ ambitions.
The fitness industry is evolving rapidly. It needs more than tickbox compliance - it needs bold, collaborative, and strategic solutions that scale with your vision. At KODOBI, we’re here to help you lead with confidence, raise standards, and push boundaries.
We’re rolling out a seamless, multilingual health and safety strategy - compliance without borders.
With the introduction of Martyn’s Law, we’ll be advising clients on implementing this crucial new legislation.
We’re also expanding our team to meet growing demand and to better support our clients’ ambitions.
The fitness industry is evolving rapidly. It needs more than tickbox compliance - it needs bold, collaborative, and strategic solutions that scale with your vision. At KODOBI, we’re here to help you lead with confidence, raise standards, and push boundaries.
Testimonial
"We've been consistently impressed with the work of Kodobi in supporting Gymbox's unique and creative class offerings. The time they take to understand each project and help find the crucial balance between innovation and safety in every project they undertake has been key.
"Kodobi has become an invaluable partner, seamlessly integrating with our operations from bigger events to day to day risk assessments.
"With the upcoming implementation of Martyn's Law, their dedication to event safety is more important than ever. Their proactive approach and attention to detail provide us with the confidence that all Gymbox events are run with the highest safety standards.
– Hannah Curtis Nunn, group fitness director, Gymbox
"Kodobi has become an invaluable partner, seamlessly integrating with our operations from bigger events to day to day risk assessments.
"With the upcoming implementation of Martyn's Law, their dedication to event safety is more important than ever. Their proactive approach and attention to detail provide us with the confidence that all Gymbox events are run with the highest safety standards.
– Hannah Curtis Nunn, group fitness director, Gymbox
Testimonial
“Health and Safety is paramount within our business. Working in partnership with Jamie and
the team at Kodobi has helped us implement H&S systems which are engaging and motivating
to our staff whilst remaining professional.
"Kodobi have built great working relationships with our management teams to ensure clear communication throughout the business - putting the safety of our people at the forefront.”
– Marc Diaper, former CEO, Gymbox
"Kodobi have built great working relationships with our management teams to ensure clear communication throughout the business - putting the safety of our people at the forefront.”
– Marc Diaper, former CEO, Gymbox
Testimonial
"When you normally think of health and safety, you immediately think of chores, and yet more paperwork. But Kodobi weren’t like that. This was certainly key for us. Working within the fitness industry we have to remain motivated to keep all our team motivated whilst working with our members, yet always thinking of their safety.
"Our Kodobi consultant seemed to gel well with each of our club Managers and the rest of the teams and have a good laugh during site visits whilst keeping eye on such a serious topic. Which ultimately got our managers on board enabling us to get where we needed to be. Our managers were even able to drop Kodobi a WhatsApp whenever necessary to gain specific advice as and when needed".
– Ben Gotting, director, The Foundry
"Our Kodobi consultant seemed to gel well with each of our club Managers and the rest of the teams and have a good laugh during site visits whilst keeping eye on such a serious topic. Which ultimately got our managers on board enabling us to get where we needed to be. Our managers were even able to drop Kodobi a WhatsApp whenever necessary to gain specific advice as and when needed".
– Ben Gotting, director, The Foundry
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