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.
Martin Bisp, our Chief Executive, voluntarily managed and coached at the Empire Amateur Boxing Club before co-founding Empire Fighting Chance and worked as a private sector business analyst for over 20 years.
Jamie Sanigar, our Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder, has had a lifelong involvement in professional boxing and is highly experienced in running businesses, managing athletes and promoting large sporting events.
Our Board of Trustees brings a wealth of expertise to our charity. They manage our charity's resources responsibly and ensure that we are kept accountable.
Our team of coaches, therapists, and operational staff are driven by the belief that all young people deserve a chance to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. Meet the team below.
Our Charity Ambassadors have partnered with us because they share a passion for supporting the most vulnerable in our society, and want to use their influence to help us effect change.