Pilates classes in hired halls

Local adults of all ages, including people new to exercise, new mums and older adults looking for gentle strength and mobility work.

Clients pay per class, buy a block of sessions or pay for a term upfront. Income depends on class size, the price per head and the hall hire you pay.

• Recognised mat pilates teaching qualification
• Clear coaching and spotting poor form
• Friendly, welcoming manner
• Basic admin and timetabling

• Public liability insurance and instructor insurance, check what your insurer needs
• Check the qualification and any membership body that halls or insurers ask for
• Ask clients about injuries or pregnancy and keep a simple health questionnaire
• Hall hire costs can make small classes unprofitable, check your break-even number
• Playing music in classes may need a PPL PRS licence, check what applies

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £800 to £3,000, depending on your equipment, insurance and set-up. Hiring halls rather than a studio keeps premises costs down, and it is worth checking which qualification halls or insurers ask for.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £2,000, depending on how many classes you run and how many people attend. Hall hire costs can make small classes unprofitable, so check your break-even number.

Check public liability and instructor insurance, and the qualification or membership body that halls or insurers ask for. Also check whether playing music in classes needs a PPL PRS licence, and keep a simple health questionnaire for clients.