Founded by Sheila Bailie & Dr. Elizabeth Gingles in the early 2000s, Peninsula Healthy Living Partnership grew from an informal collaboration into a formally established organisation dedicated to improving community health and wellbeing. Following successful funding applications and the delivery of impactful programmes, the organisation was officially launched in December 2003, marking an important milestone in its development.

The origins of Peninsula Healthy Living Partnership date back to July 2001, when the informal Partnership was invited by the Lottery to progress to the second stage of funding consideration. This led to the submission of a full business plan to the New Opportunities Fund in November 2001, setting out a clear vision for promoting healthy living across the peninsula.

In August 2002, the Partnership was awarded £665,571 through the New Opportunities Fund Healthy Living Centre Programme. This significant investment enabled the organisation to begin delivering its first funded activities in November 2002, supporting local communities through a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Between November 2002 and the summer of 2003, all planned programmes were successfully implemented, demonstrating the Partnership’s ability to turn strategy into meaningful action. Building on this success, Peninsula Healthy Living Partnership Limited was formally launched on 17th December 2003 by local television presenter and personality Jeannie Johnston, marking the transition from an informal partnership to an established organisation with a strong foundation for future growth.