Fighting for
young lives

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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 over 10,000 young people every year.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Facilities Boxing Ring

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 2025 we reached 10,609 young people. Among those we worked with...

  • 90%

    felt more resilient (Box Champions)

  • 99%

    felt heard, understood and respected (Box Therapy)

  • 100%

    felt more positive about the future (Box Careers)

  • 94%

    of young people feel safe at empire

Download Empire Fighting Chance Impact Report 2025

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