Fighting for
young lives

What We do

Empire Fighting Chance uses a powerful combination of non-contact boxing and intensive personal support to challenge and inspire young people aged 8 to 25 to realise their unique potential.

We deliver four psychologically informed non-contact boxing programmes that reach nearly 10,000 young people every year.

Box Champions

Combines non-contact boxing and psychology-informed mentoring to give young people aged 8 to 25 the skills and inspiration to make positive changes in their lives.

Box Therapy

A therapist combines non-contact boxing with therapeutic support to create a safe and engaging environment for young people aged 8 to 25 to explore their feelings and behaviours.

Box Careers

Combines non-contact boxing sessions with tailored careers and education activities to support young people aged 16 to 25 on their journey into learning, training and work.

Box Juniors

Mixed non-contact boxing classes with an Empire coach open to young people aged 10 to 16, focused on boxing techniques, fitness, and having fun.

Who We Are

Our People

Empire Fighting Chance is proud to have built a team who are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people affected by inequality through the power of boxing.
Our Story

Empire Fighting Chance boasts a rich and storied history that spans more than five decades.
Our gym

Our boxing gym in Easton, Bristol is fitted out with all the top equipment needed for both world champion boxers and the young people we work with to train.

Our Impact

In 2024 we reached 10,435 young people. Among those we worked with...

81%

felt more resilient (Box Champions)
83%

improved their mental wellbeing (Box Therapy)
78%

felt more informed about their career choices (Box Careers)
84%

of parents/carers said Empire had made a positive difference to their child

Download Empire Fighting Chance Impact Report 2024

Get Involved

Support Empire Fighting Chance

Our work transforming young lives through boxing would not have been possible so far without the support of people like you.

By making a donation or taking on a fundraising challenge for Empire Fighting Chance you will be helping a young person to reach their true potential.