social impact stories

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A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives.

Dee remembers her first time in a ring sparing with a guy.  They both had busted lips and even when the coach stopped the fight they carried on.

"Being a female goes out of the window, you hit them hard they’re gonna hit you hard back"

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Germaine is Southern Area Champion. He worked as a plumber before signing his first deal as a professional boxer.

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“ If something is taken away from you it just makes you more hungry for it”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds. 

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives. 

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Germaine is Southern Area Champion. He worked as a plumber before signing his first deal as a professional boxer.

"Even though there’s a crowd around you shouting and yelling, it’s just you and him”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Mark Reigate is head coach at London’s Fitzroy Lodge and Mick Carney’s successor.  He was an amateur boxer winning the ABA’s and is co-founder of Charity Carneys Community.

"The kids come into the gym with no money, you let them in cause you gotta give everyone a chance"

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds. 

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives. 

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Giz, Lead Coach at Carney’s Community. After his own personal challenges Giz is supporting young people through the charity.

“Carneys community centre represents a place where anyone can go to, we wanna try and show society what young people are capable of”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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"Being a queer woman is not all I am"

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Aisha Shaibu is an LGBTQ+ activist, cultural producer, and founder of award-winning tours and events company Moonlight Experiences. Moonlight Experiences is dedicated to uplifting queer women, non-binary and Black/POC members by harnessing the economic power of tourism & nightlife to tackle the lack of diversity.  Aisha has been an architect of diverse parties, festivals, and events collaborating with brands, institutions, and communities on events designed within an intersectional framework. Aisha’s activism and community contribution extends to the work she does as Head of Community Engagement for UK Black Pride and as a Trustee for GiveOut, an international LGBTQI+ charity that gives towards the fight for human rights across the world.

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“Once you know how to box and once, you’re able to look after yourself that’s the time you stop getting in trouble out on the streets”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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"Is it important to me to be accepted? Absolutely!"

Tim and Shaheen are a model couple for the Sandra Reynolds agency and Ugly Models. Tim does work for both sports and lifestyle shoots as well as acting. Meanwhile Shaheen is the Co-Founder of bonafide hr, an award-winning boutique human resource company based in London, focusing on the creative industries.

“I used to get picked on a lot, I remember bricks being thrown through our windows, the whole house was set on fire, I was just a kid and didn’t know what was going on”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Dante 15 yrs London: “I was getting in a lot of trouble at school. I used to get in fights at school every week, I had a lot of build up anger. Then boxing just got rid of it and thought me discipline. It made me a calmer person a much better person.” Dante started boxing through the boxing charity Carney’s community…

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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"When I look around I do't see myself reflected anywhere, what's on the TV what's on the posters..."

Lexie & Aisha are a model couple known as The Queer Nomads. Lexie is the founder of Queer Weddings UK, the first company in the UK that plans and coordinates weddings for LGBTQ+ couples, and Head of Operations at UK Black Pride. Aisha is the founder of Moonlight Experiences and a proud queer activist. She believes in using the economical power of LGBTQ+ tourism and nightlife to help amplify marginalised voices and transform communities. Aisha is the Head of Community Engagement at UK Black Pride.

Dante is an amateur boxer and member of Carneys Community. He was getting into a lot of trouble at school with fights every week. Boxing has helped him turn his life around. His ambition is to go right to the very top of the sport. 

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A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Chantelle Cameron heralds from Northampton. Undefeated, she  is a two weight world Champion. Signed to MTK Global and promoted by Matchroom boxing, her ambition is to unify the division currently stands undefeated. 

"When I first went into boxing I was eighteen. I beat everyone, no-one wanted to fight me"

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Tosin suffered a stutter.  Boxing helped him overcome this and grow his confidence.  He wants to give back to others.

“Its better to get hit in the ring than shot or stabbed outside”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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It’s whatever they want to do, If they wanna do it I’ll support them all the way

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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  "I am tired of apologising "

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With a life led in such professional intensity, that has in many ways masked his history, Dam is about to be confronted with a question he has never fully faced up to.  Who is he really and where does he truly belong? 

“During the war it was quite clear, you stayed and died or go and potentially die”

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For a young Dam Van Huynh the journey with his family to their eventual safe haven on the west coast of America, took two, long, terrible years. Country after country, internment camp after internment camp, Dam would remember them all. Dam remembers being on a boat which was the size of a canoe when fleeing Vietnam as a young boy.

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"I have some memories that I can't distinguish whether they are actually memories or dreams of Vietnam"

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“I’m exactly the same as these kids. You say something to them and they look at you as if to say, na he’s talking a load of bollocks”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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"I don't speak for the whole black community or queer community"

Lexie & Aisha are a model couple known as The Queer Nomads. Lexie is the founder of Queer Weddings UK, the first company in the UK that plans and coordinates weddings for LGBTQ+ couples, and Head of Operations at UK Black Pride. Aisha is the founder of Moonlight Experiences and a proud queer activist. She believes in using the economical power of LGBTQ+ tourism and nightlife to help amplify marginalised voices and transform communities. Aisha is the Head of Community Engagement at UK Black Pride.

We often get people saying you're just teaching people how to fight. We say no, they already know how to fight, we’re teaching them how to control they aggression, control their emotions.

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds. 

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives. 

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Nigel Travis runs a Boxing Club in a disused garage in the fire station, Moss Side. It’s a registered charity which has been Changing people's lives since 2008.

“Boxing 's the toughest sport in the world. To be able to do that is tough no matter what sex you are”

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It’s not women’s boxing, it’s just boxing

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As he grew up in his new surroundings, Dam struggled to find his way in what increasingly felt like an alien culture. He calls it The Silent Period’ were language and culture on both sides were a mystery and his parents refused to talk about their experiences.

“Dance for me has no judgement about where you come from or where you belong to”

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“Its better to get hit in the ring than shot or stabbed outside”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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"We don’t need to imagine a world that welcomes refugees, we can create one”

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The Worldwide Tribe was born from a life-changing Facebook post Jaz wrote about her first trip to the CalaisJungle in July 2015. Jaz’s authentic account went viral, raising £250,000, reaching over 13 million people and sparking the collection of physical donations by the tonne - filling warehouses across the country. Jaz has worked tirelessly in refugee camps across Europe and the MiddleEast ever since, telling the stories that too often go unheard.

Jaz’s work comes from a personal place, and dates back to early 2015when her parents began fostering an unaccompanied minor named Mez from Eritrea. Mez made the journey across the world as a child refugee, and was the first of four new brothers to join Jaz’s family, also from Afghanistan, Sudan and most recently, a 13-year-old boy fromLibya.

The Worldwide Tribe are dedicated to challenging the fear-based narrative of today’s media and society and do so through film, talks and an extremely popular *podcast. Jaz’s natural gift for storytelling has powered many projects on the ground including installing WiFi in camps in France and Greece, running art projects in Za’atari camp in Jordan, supporting a Search-and-Rescue in the Mediterranean and many more.

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“I used to get picked on a lot, I remember bricks being thrown through our windows, the whole house was set on fire, I was just a kid and didn’t know what was going on”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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After fleeing the war in Somalia with her children Mo’s mum is happy that Mo is boxing.

“Kids his age they kill each other with knifes, selling drugs, I don’t want Mohammed to end up like that”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.
We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.
In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Ross still experiences men that don’t like woman fighting.

"Your defying your gender role, still some men don’t like women fighting"

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"Advertising wise I never see anyone like myself, so to do this for someone else like me..."

Monique Dior Jarrett is a National & International Wheelchair Dance Champion in the style of Ballroom and Latin. Monique is also one of five Directors and theMultimedia Manager in the Community Interest Company TripleC (Creative Confidence Collective) which works to improve access for people with disabilities within Arts and Education.

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Carney’s community a charity in Battersea London, is the legacy of legend Mick Carney. It is here where local young people come and find love, learn how to control their emotions, life skills and be safe from crime, abuse and other challenges.

“I think they have a respect for Carneys because of the love. I can come here, I’m safe here, it’s a home”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Amy Andrew is a former elite National amateur Champion boxer. Now turned professional,  she prides herself as  an ambassador for the sport of women’s boxing.

“When I first went, everyone was like are you in the right place love”

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Mark Reigate is head coach at London’s Fitzroy Lodge and Mick Carney’s successor.  He was an amateur boxer winning the ABA’s and is co-founder of Charity Carneys Community.

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"My dad was in and out of prison when I was growing up. Cause my dad weren’t there I sometimes had to be a father figure kind of thing”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Linton was in prison for 4 years.  He was destined to be a great heavyweight boxer. He now dedicates his time training others.

"They can be the toughest guy on the street, boxing and street fighting are two different things"

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds. 
We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives. 
In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives.

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Ross still experiences men that don’t like woman fighting.

"Boxing’s about a mentality regardless of whether you’re young, old, man or woman it’s about what type of mentality to have."

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Chantelle is from Northampton UK, and former kickboxing champion. Signed to MTK Global and promoted by Matchroom boxing. Her ambition is to unify division and currently stands undefeated. 

"All of us females that are entering that ring, winner or loser, champion or no champion, we’re all setting an example"

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Germaine is Southern Area Champion. He worked as a plumber before signing his first deal as a professional boxer.

“Germaine’s a good kid, there could be titles in him. Outside of the ring he’s quiet and unassuming, inside he’s a different animal”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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“The person I am today was created by what I’ve been through in my life”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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“The coaches play a big role. Sometimes they play a coaching role, sometimes they play a parenting role, and sometimes they play a friendship role”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Nigel Travis runs a Boxing Club in a disused garage in the fire station, Moss Side. It’s a registered charity which has been Changing people's lives since 2008.

“Some people haven’t got the stomach for it because they think that women shouldn’t box, that’s just a bigoted opinion”

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Linton was in prison for 4 years.  He was destined to be a great heavyweight boxer. He now dedicates his time training others.

“I was in prison for four years, don’t waste your time doing all that crime cause I’ve told you what you can expect”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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"I had not seen anyone with a prosthetic leg before and just thought; am I the only one? The more you see, the more you kinda just accept it"

Amy Conroy was diagnosed with cancer and given a 50% chance of survival at aged 12. After a year of chemotherapy, some touch and go times and a leg amputation, she was given the all clear. She has played Wheelchair Basketball for Great Britain for the past 11 years; is a 3x Paralympian, U25 World champion and MVP, and Senior World and European Silver Medalist. After years of being self-conscious about her prosthetic, Amy is now passionate about never letting insecurities, self doubts or 'what ifs' let you limit your dreams and goals. An advocate for authentic representation of people with disabilities in the media.

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"That idea of visibility is at the core of the project"

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Australian-based photographer, filmmaker, creative director, podcast host and former Australian Survivor contestant. Through his work, Jarrad is committed to showcasing and celebrating diversity in all forms.

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Mohamed is a refugee muslim living in London. As a young boy Mo witnessed his family home and car being set on fire in London.  He’s ambition is to be an Olympic champion for Somalia.

“I’m a Muslim. My faith gives me a lot in terms of keeping me level-headed. Every time I pray it just takes me to a calmer place”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

Jamie Moore is a British boxing trainer and former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2010.  He is currently working with Chantelle Cameron.

“In any walk of life when its dominated by a certain sex, it’s always difficult to stamp your foot and get respect”

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Pierre produces the work for Dam Vanh Huynh. He also manages Centre 151, a Community Arts Centre based in East London, home base of Van Huynh Company

“These people who are already dealing with issues of isolation, we are now asking them to isolate further”

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"As a photographer I’ve always understood that greater diversity behind the lens, creates a wider vision for us all. The marginalized are often the story, but rarely the storyteller. These photographs aim to change that and celebrate diversity as the wonder and strength of humanity"

Award-winning photographer and writer, best known for documenting the long-term humanitarian impact of war. He is CEO of the NGO Legacy of War Foundation and activist for the rights of those living with disabilities caused by conflict.

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