Boxing Futures is a dynamic charity which works to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of disadvantaged young people through non-contact boxing and building positive relationships, developing core soft skills and increasing confidence and motivation.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- Boxing is not only a great physical exercise for building physical health, but training together helps build comradery and confidence;
- Group sessions and interactions are designed to lower isolation and loneliness;
- Peer-led discussions help participants address issues that impact them in all areas of their lives and learn how to deal with them in a healthy way.
'It’s changed my mentality, I’m mentally and physically healthier.'
How to contact
Where to go
Boxing Futures
Unit 12
Crusader Court
Peterborough PE7 3PU
By changing lives through non-contact boxing and therapeutic talk sessions, Boxing Futures helps young people develop their physical and mental health, to build their resilience and self-esteem. They want to see these young people grow the confidence they need to go after their dreams, and live their lives to the full.
What to expect
Boxing Futures have two programmes that are a 25-week journey for young people to improve their physical and mental wellness, whilst attaining valuable skills and developing a positive sense of community. ‘Sisters Through Boxing’ is designed for young people that identify as female, whilst ‘Brothers Through Boxing’ which is designed for young people that identify as male. These are delivered by a compassionate and empathic staff team, who are experienced in working with hard to reach individuals. The pages linked above have more information and videos.
Meeting weekly, each session consists of two sections:
Learning
The first element is a discussion led forum for covering topics such as physical and mental wellbeing; belonging and conflict resolution; life skills and the opportunity to reflect on their place in the world. Subjects range from healthy and unhealthy relationships; sexual health; staying safe; and keeping physically active; and the learning is embedded with workshops presented by external facilitators such as Terrence Higgins Trust and Coppafeel.
As well as informal learning, participants have the opportunity to use these classroom-based sessions to complete up to three Level 1 Qualifications in different life skill subjects, such as peer mentoring, money management, and sports leadership.
Physical
The second part of the session is gym-based and works on developing physical wellbeing through the discipline of a non-contact Boxercise course. Under the supervision of the Head Coach, an ex-pro boxer, this involves learning Boxercise punches, pad work and the control required to achieve a Bronze level award.
Developing a prosocial mindset is fundamental to the work that they do in the gym and so they reinforce this through the inclusion of fun social activities, such as having a meal together, volunteering in a community action group, and trying an alternate outdoor activity.
Through cultivating strong relationships and the beneficial effects of non-contact boxing, they are able to develop confidence and empower young people
More information
There are toilets, but limited parking on site. They have a mini bus that can collect young people, contact them for details.
Sessions and activities are free.
Find out the impact that ‘Brothers Through Boxing’ makes:
How to contact
Where to go
Boxing Futures
Unit 12
Crusader Court
Peterborough PE7 3PU
