Empire wins Charity of the Year at the Bristol Life Awards 2023

As our Head of Fundraising, Joanna Le Vannais, said at the event, this award recognises our incredible team which sees the potential in every young person that comes through our doors. Our coaches and therapists work tirelessly to help every one of them transform their lives using a powerful combination of boxing and intensive personal support.

The award also recognises the formidable network of amateur boxing clubs that we’ve been building in partnership with England Boxing. Our expert training and unwavering support is empowering these clubs to increase their impact and combat the challenges faced by young people in towns and cities across the country.

The Bristol Life Awards judging panel explained why we were chosen as the winners: “Referrals up to record levels with outstanding outreach, as it partnered with England Boxing to deliver vital sessions to young people with mental health issues. Big year.”

Thank you to Bristol Life for the recognition and for a fabulous evening.

We would like to also congratulate all the other brilliant Bristol charities who were nominated, many of whom support some of the most vulnerable people in our city.

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If your organisation is interested in working with Empire Fighting Chance to support young people and their communities, please get in touch by emailing Ellie Milone at [email protected]

Or you can make a donation to Empire Fighting Chance today.

Emily Haberfield and Joanna Le Vannais from our Fundraising team collecting the award