Inspire First Training

About the Business

Inspire First Training is your trusted, local provider of Regulated First Aid courses, Safeguarding training, and Mental Health First Aid across Cirencester, South Cerney, and the wider Cotswolds region. It specialises in accredited First Aid training and provides bespoke First Aid courses, tailored for a variety of industries, schools, families, and workplaces.

Courses are delivered at convenient local venues including Fentons Community Centre and Somerford Keynes Village Hall, on the First Tuesday and Friday of each month. Inspire First Training also offers on-site workplace training, scheduled to suit business hours and staff availability.

All regulated courses include comprehensive manuals and certification from First Aid Awards Ltd, an awarding body regulated by Ofqual.

Gary is service veteran with over 39 years of management, leadership and training experience. Drawing on a wealth of real-world expertise, he delivers hands-on, realistic training that resonates deeply with participants.

Background:

• Led 22 global adventure training expeditions over 25 years – responsible for planning, first aid, and risk assessments.
• TRiM (Traumatic Risk Management) Instructor for 9 years, supporting resilience and psychological wellbeing.
• Served 10 years as a Diversity & Inclusion Advisor, championing inclusive practices.
• Accredited British Nordic Walking Instructor (INWA) for 8 years.
• Certified Mountain Bike Trail Cycle Leader for 15 years.
• Lead Facilitator Instructor for 3 years, specializing in engaging delivery techniques.
• Led a team that designed and implemented the RAF’s Award winning ‘Everybody Everyday’ training course to support 34000 personnel.
• NUCO certified First Aid Instructor for 8 years – Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

Now, as Director of his own Physical Wellbeing company, he empowers individuals and teams through immersive, experience-driven training. His pragmatic sessions leverage lived experience, ensuring training is memorable, relevant, and effective.

Gary has also been a British Nordic walking instructor since 2017, accredited by the International Nordic walking association. He provides both beginner and guided ‘Nordic and Coffee’ walks in Cirencester, Bagendon, South Cerney, Lechlade, Cricklade, Swindon and the Cotswold Lakes.  Each session starts and ends at a hand-picked café, bar, or deli – so you can improve fitness and enjoy great conversations over a coffee, Simply, ‘Stride then Sip’

Gary also provides Nordic walking workshops at the Neuro Wellbeing Centre, Swindon.

His philosophy is simple: Inspire, Include, Empower, with his sessions designed to be fun, friendly, and welcoming for people looking for a sense of belonging and to take the first steps toward a healthier life.