P31 Working In Wales

Transforming Young Lives Through Boxing and Mentoring

Tailored programmes for schools supporting pupils at risk of exclusion, disengagement, or poor mental health.

We have over 15 years’ experience of working with education providers and offer programmes for students who are at risk of permanent exclusion, disengagement, or poor mental health and to those with multiple complex needs that prevent them from engaging in education. 

Our priority is to support students to transition into mainstream education, to prevent exclusion and to provide students with the skills and resilience to cope with the challenges of everyday school life.

Box Champions 

A trained coach combines non-contact boxing, mentoring and psychological education to give young people the skills, knowledge, and inspiration to make positive changes in their lives. 

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Box Therapy 

With the support of a trained therapist, a range of appropriate psychological approaches are weaved into non-contact boxing sessions to help young people explore their feelings and behaviours. 

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Box Careers 

This programme supports young people aged 16 to 25 with their learning, training, and work by offering non-contact boxing alongside career and education activities. 

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BENEFITS

Our programmes help to achieve the outcomes outcomes:

  • increased achievement of students at school
  • improved behaviour and safety of students
  • improved moral and social-cultural development of students
  • improved school attendance
  • improved behavioural issues
  • reduced disruptive behaviour
  • increased confidence and self esteem
  • higher aspirations and motivation

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0117 244 2372
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Impact & Outcomes

In 2024, Empire Fighting Chance supported over 10,000 young people across the UK, including 3,170 directly through schools and gym-based programmes

  • 84%

    of young people stopped getting into trouble after joining our programmes

  • 83%

    improved their mental wellbeing and felt more able to achieve their goals

  • 82%

    became more confident and motivated to engage in learning

  • 84%

    of parents and carers saw a positive difference in their child’s behaviour and wellbeing

    Programmes

    • Box Therapy

      Box Therapy

      Box Therapy supports young people facing mental health challenges or trauma. Combining non-contact boxing with therapeutic mentoring, it provides a safe space to develop emotional awareness, coping strategies, and trust.

    • Box Champions

      Box Champions

      Box Champions is designed for young people who are at risk of exclusion, becoming NEET, or experiencing persistent absence. Through structured boxing sessions and mentoring, the programme helps pupils build resilience, regulate emotions, and re-engage with learning.

    • Box Careers

      Box Careers

      Box Careers helps young people aged 16–25 overcome barriers to employment, education, or training. Through boxing, mentoring, and careers support, participants build confidence, gain skills, and explore pathways into work or further study.