Improving Lives Through Sport & Friendship
The primary objective of this programme is to help participants live happier, healthier lives. Sisters Through Boxing brings young people who identify as women together to improve their physical and mental wellbeing through non-contact boxing. This builds their sense of confidence, trust and togetherness and boosts overall wellbeing.
Our partner: Microbyte
Sisters Through Boxing is made possible due to the generous support of Microbyte Solutions Limited.
Builds confidence, trust and togetherness, and boost overall wellbeing.
Watch Our Sisters Through Boxing Video
Produced with generous support from our previous sponsors The Coop Foundation and Department for Media & Culture.
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
A six month journey of transformation.
1. Teamwork
12 young people work together to achieve their Boxercise Bronze award. As well as improving their general fitness, it helps increase social connections, improve wellbeing and avoid loneliness.
2. Connection
Many participants are not in employment, education or training, which can lead to isolation. This peer-led programme helps them develop a support network they can turn to when times get tough.
3. Ongoing Community
After the programme, ‘sisters’ can join our alumni group; working towards their Silver and Bronze Boxercise awards and mentoring new people joining the programme.
‘It gave me confidence.’
Sarah, 19 years
CREATING CHANGE
This rounded-programme of activity and support delivers real change.
WHY IT WORKS
Each programme is directed by the group.
Peer-led
Programmes run with a rolling committee of participants teaches collaboration, ownership and responsibility.
Monthly social events
Organised by the committee, events help participants have fun, get to know each other and fosters friendship.
Discussions
Facilitated and peer-led conversations create a safe place for participants to talk about issues that matter to them.
Toolkit
Our bespoke ‘Road to Resurgence’ handbook helps participants track and measure their own progress.
Opportunities
Networks and experience created on the programme help participants to find new opportunities in employment, training and volunteering.
Achievement
All participants get the chance to work towards a Boxercise award, learning how to progress towards a goal and gaining a sense of accomplishment.
RECENT PROJECTS
Here are some of our young people getting the most out of the programme.
