In 2022 we reached 5,125 young people.

We supported 3,227 young people directly, at our gym and in schools. We trained boxing clubs and other partners across England and Wales to support 1,898 young people.

  • 2,113 young people participated in our enhanced Box Champions programme
  • 304 young people participated in our upgraded Box Therapy programme
  • 110 young people participated in our improved Box Careers programme

Across our programmes, we improved physical and mental health:

  • 79% are more confident
  • 70% feel happier
  • 78% feel fitter
  • 78% feel better about themselves

Box Champions

  • 2,113 young people participated in our enhanced Box Champions programme

Young people developed positive attitudes:

  • 80% are more motivated
  • 71% are more able to achieve their goals
  • 95% are more determined

And they reduced their involvement in risky, antisocial and criminal behaviour:

  • 85% are less likely to commit antisocial or criminal acts
  • 89% are better behaved in school
  • 71% are less likely to be part of a gang

Box Therapy

  • 304 young people participated in our upgraded Box Therapy programme
  • 78% improved relationships with their families
  • 76% of parents saw a positive difference in their child
  • 90% improved their mental wellbeing
  • 77% are more likely to tell people how they are feeling
  • 79% feel calmer

Box Careers

  • 110 young people participated in our improved Box Careers programme
  • 80% are more positive about their future career
  • 86% are clearer on what career path to take
  • 90 individuals earned one or more qualifications through us
  • 58 individuals progressed into employment, training or further education

We measure outcomes using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scales.


Read our impact reports to learn more about the difference we make