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Introducing Box Sisterhood: A New Space for Girls to Grow, Connect and Thrive
Our brand-new girls programme, Box Sisterhood, is officially underway, and the first few weeks have already shown just how powerful a space like this can be.
Designed for girls aged 11–16, Box Sisterhood blends boxing, therapeutic support, nutrition education, and community to help young women grow in confidence, strength, and self-belief. Each weekly session brings together movement, mindset, connection, and practical life skills in a space that feels safe, welcoming, and genuinely uplifting.
This programme has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Medlock, whose funding has enabled us to design something truly transformative for young women in our community. We are incredibly grateful for their belief in our work and in the girls we serve.
🥊 Building Strength—Inside and Out
Boxing sits at the heart of Box Sisterhood, but not just as a sport. Each session uses boxing as a metaphor for real-life growth:
- learning to trust yourself and those around you
- finding power through relaxed, grounded movement
- building resilience
- getting comfortable with challenge
- learning to lead
- embracing mistakes as part of the process
Coach Dalma guides the girls through technical drills, partner work, fitness challenges, and creative boxing tasks that help them understand what their bodies are capable of, and what that says about their inner strength.
Whether they’re refining their jab-cross or designing their own combinations, the girls are learning to step into their power, one punch at a time.
💬 Therapeutic Reflection & Real Conversations
A huge part of Box Sisterhood is giving girls space to talk, think, and simply be themselves.
Each week incorporates therapeutic themes such as:
- building trust and connections
- understanding emotions without judgement
- exploring confidence, fear, and boundaries
- redefining shame
- celebrating strength in all its forms
- reflecting on relationships with other women and girls
- embracing leadership in their own unique way
These sessions are thoughtfully led by Annie, one of our Box Therapists, who creates a safe, supportive environment where the girls can explore their experiences with honesty, curiosity, and compassion.
These conversations help the girls understand not just what they feel, but why, and how to respond to their emotions with care rather than criticism.
🍓 Nutrition for Mind, Body & Energy
Nutrition also forms a large part of the Box Sisterhood group and it’s quickly becoming a favourite part of the week.
Led by Kirsten, our amazing nutritionist, the girls explore topics like:
- how food affects mood, sleep, energy, and training
- how hormonal cycles impact cravings and performance
- gut health and the mind-body connection
- what balanced, realistic meals look like
- myths, trends, and pressures surrounding eating
- building a positive, shame-free relationship with food
Through hands-on activities, taste tests, simple recipes, and creative food-focused discussions, the girls learn how to nourish themselves with confidence and curiosity, not judgement. It’s about empowerment, not perfection.
A Collaborative Approach to Learning
We’re also working closely with Jess from the University of Bath, who is helping us shape the programme through research. By developing the right questions and evaluating the girls’ experiences, we’ll be able to understand what’s working, what’s needed, and how Box Sisterhood can grow to support even more young women in the future.
This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to learn alongside the girls every step of the way.
🤝 Why Box Sisterhood Matters
Girls today face pressures and expectations from every direction, school, social media, friendships, family, and the world around them. Box Sisterhood creates a space where they can:
- move freely
- express themselves
- explore who they are
- discover what they’re capable of
- build real friendships
- develop emotional resilience
- celebrate their strengths
All while being supported by coaches, youth workers, nutrition experts, and each other.
💛 Thank You, Medlock
None of this would be possible without the incredible support of Medlock.
Their belief in creating brighter futures for young people has played a crucial role in bringing this girls group to life.
We’re incredibly grateful for their commitment, which is helping us provide a safe, empowering community for girls who deserve the chance to grow, discover new strengths and feel part of something bigger.
Thank you, Medlock — your support is already transforming young lives.
