BoxWise

BoxWise has 42 venues in locations including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, East Middlesbrough, Telford as well as disability boxing centres in Manchester, Pembrokeshire, and Sheffield.{{Cite news |title=UK Gov Active Plan |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2023/sep/07/uk-governments-get-active-plan-fails-to-match-rival-reports-vision |access-date=2023-09-08 |newspaper=The Guardian |date=7 September 2023 |language=en-US |last1=Bishop |first1=Cath }} The non-profit has also expanded internationally in South Africa, Uganda and Ireland.{{Cite web |title=Venues & Classes |url=https://www.boxwise.uk/venues-classes |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Boxwise |language=en}}

BoxWise supports young people to develop essential life skills. Participants follow a free ten-week curriculum delivered by accredited England boxing coaches.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-13 |title=Free boxing programme launched to support disadvantaged young people |url=https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/free-boxing-programme-launched-to-support-disadvantaged-young-people/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=InYourArea.co.uk}} Beneficiaries have the opportunity to gain a Level 1 Coaching Qualification or be involved in mentoring other young people on future courses.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-13 |title=Free boxing programme launched to support disadvantaged young people |url=https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/free-boxing-programme-launched-to-support-disadvantaged-young-people/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=InYourArea.co.uk}}

BoxWise is partnered with the non-profit Street Doctors, which empowers young people affected by violence. Street Doctors offer emergency first-aid training.{{Cite web |last=Maughan |first=Nick |date=2022-08-26 |title=Tyson Fury's cousin has been killed by knife crime |url=https://www.express.co.uk/comment/expresscomment/1660755/tyson-fury-knife-crime-britain-youngsters-street-violence |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Express.co.uk |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Dennen |first=John |date=2021-12-28 |title=Boxwise - 'This is about helping the most vulnerable' |url=https://www.boxingnewsonline.net/boxwise-this-is-about-helping-the-most-vulnerable/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Boxing News |language=en}}

The organisation runs specialised programmes to support young Ukrainian refugees’ transition to life in the UK.{{Cite web |title=Ukrainian youngsters praise 'super fun' boxing club helping them settle into UK life |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/20647458.free-boxing-sessions-ukrainian-refugees-thanks-eastleigh-boxing-club/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Daily Echo |date=15 August 2022 |language=en}}

The disability programme in partnership with the Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Amateur Boxing Club, Luiz Faye's Kronik Warrior organization and the Mary Hare School is adjusted to suit individual needs and fitness abilities.{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Smiley |date=2022-01-12 |title=Meet the woman making boxing accessible for all |url=https://smileymovement.org/news/wheelchair-boxing/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Smiley Movement |language=en-GB}}

Other programmes include: programme for young people who are supported by Centrepoint, Veterans programme,{{Cite web |date=July 2022 |title=How boxing is helping veterans in Greater Manchester thrive in civilian life after being in the armed forces |url=https://www.manchesterworld.uk/news/how-boxing-is-helping-veterans-in-greater-manchester-thrive-in-civilian-life-after-being-in-the-armed-forces-3754135 |website=Manchester World}} women's programme and disability programmes.{{Cite web |title=Centrepoint {{!}} Nick Maughan Foundation |url=https://www.nmf.org/centrepoint |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=NMF |language=en}}

The advisory board brings together figures from sport, law, politics and the voluntary sector. It includes the cross-bench peer Lord St. John of Bletso,{{Cite web |title=Lord St John of Bletso |url=https://members.parliament.uk/member/2155/registeredinterests |website=Parliament of UK}} partner and head of purpose at law firm Mischon de Reya LLP Alexander Rhodes, professional boxer Hannah Rankin, ex-England rugby player Floyd Steadman, former Chairman of England Boxing Caspar Hobbs, CEO of the Centre for Social Justice Andy Cooke{{Cite web |title=Boxwise {{!}} Meet the team |url=https://www.boxwise.uk/boxwise-team |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Boxwise |language=en}} and English Boxing manager and promoter Frank Warren.{{Cite web |last=Rich |first=Matt |date=2023-10-05 |title=FRANK WARREN JOINS BOXWISE BOARD |url=https://queensberry.co.uk/frank-warren-joins-boxwise-board/ |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=Queensberry Promotions {{!}} Frank Warren |language=en-GB}}

Ambassadors include Olympic Bronze medallist Joshua Buatsi, WBO World Cruiserweight Title winner Lawrence Okolie, entrepreneur Ayo Gordon, British former professional boxer Anthony Crolla and super lightweight division boxer Harlem Eubank.{{Cite web |last=Dennen |first=John |date=2021-12-28 |title=Boxwise - 'This is about helping the most vulnerable' |url=https://www.boxingnewsonline.net/boxwise-this-is-about-helping-the-most-vulnerable/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Boxing News |language=en}}

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Category:Non-profit organisations based in the United Kingdom

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