Inspiring the
future generation
Founded by Craig Jones (or Mr Craig or CJ as many know him), who has always been the biggest advocate for educating, engaging and keeping children & young people active.
With over 30 years of experience working across education, sport, health & fitness, and childcare, Craig Jones founded High Five Group in 2021 with one mission: to help others create engaging, sustainable, and fun movement-filled experiences for children and young people. And to make sure the grown-ups who deliver them feel just as inspired.
Why We’re Here
High Five Group isn’t just a consultant or training partner, we’re your behind-the-scenes superheroes. We support and help the Health & Fitness sector, Education (including schools), childcare & children’s activity providers, and youth organisations with the stuff that makes the magic happen:
Help & Support
Consultancy advice on the things that really matter- from strategy to implementation, we will hold your hand the whole way through.
Growth & Partnerships
Revenue & Due Diligence, Done Right – We help you get sale, merger, or acquisition ready with clear insights, solid preparation, and trusted expertise.
Develop
Training and empowering people who work with or want to work with children and young people.
From Boardroom to Playground…
We’re serious about outcomes (but never boring). We believe fun and professionalism can live in the same playground. And we’ve built systems and structures that prove it across the UK, Europe, Ireland, and even as far as Australia.
The High Five Way
At High Five Group, we believe every child and young person deserves the chance to feel excited, safe, and seen — whether they're racing across a playground, constructing a basecamp, enjoying breakfast at their wraparound club or entering the gym for the first time.
We're here to cheerlead, coach and consult, empowering you to build environments where children and young people can thrive and grown-ups lead with purpose and confidence.
The Power of High Five
Encouragement - Recognition - Connection
More than a gesture — it’s a celebration.
Did you know that one of the most effective ways to boost a persons confidence doesn’t involve words at all? It’s a simple high five. Research shows it sparks positive emotions, builds motivation, and supercharges performance.
That’s why you’ll always get a high five from us.
Because it’s not just our name — it’s our way of working
From the boardroom to the playground, the classroom to the conference table — we’re comfortable in every space, bringing the same energy, respect, and expertise to everyone we meet.
Whether you're a headteacher transforming your school culture, a childcare provider creating magical moments, a policymaker shaping futures, or a leisure centre wanting to inspire young people —we're ready to high five you and start this journey together!
We’ve helped shape services that actually work, and last.
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The support and guidance provided from the High Five Group has been outstanding, as well as the energy, helping the organisation navigate through changes in children and junior membership, improves in product and programme, and the development of a clear return on investment model for significant investment in the club
Ian Turley - CEO (Colets Health & Fitness)
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High Five supported Pure Gym in enhancing our Policies, Processes and Training for team members specific to more young people using our gym facilities ensuring we provide clear guidance to members and colleagues in safeguarding children and young people in our clubs. It was incredibly reassuring to have High Fives counsel throughout the project.
Louise Anderton - Operations People Director (Pure Gym)
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High Five in partnership with ukactive developed the Children & Young People Strategy; The Next Generation: A strategy for investing in the future of children and young people’s physical activity levels. One million children and young people, more active, more often
UKActive
Ready for a big High Five!
Whether you’re ready to get started or just want to chat about how we can help inspire the next generation, we’re here for it.
Send us a message and let’s connect the old-fashioned way and have a call!