Halifax club celebrates two years of community project success
A community project delivered by Halifax Boxing, Sports and Fitness Club Ltd is celebrating two years of success, supporting hundreds of young people across North Halifax to improve their wellbeing, build confidence, and access new opportunities.
The North Halifax Inclusion Project has been working with young people aged from 14 to 25 years-old who face challenges such as unemployment, social isolation, poor mental health, and barriers to education and training.
Over the past two years, the project has created a safe and supportive environment where young people can take part in positive activities, access one-to-one support, and gain valuable skills for the future.
Through a combination of engagement sessions, personal support, and employability training, the project has engaged large numbers of young people in regular community activities, improved confidence, resilience, and essential life skills, supported better mental and physical health and helped young people move into training, volunteering, and employment opportunities.
The project supports young people early, helping them overcome challenges before they escalate and enabling them to reach their full potential.
Halifax Boxing, Sports and Fitness Club Ltd has been at the heart of the local community since 2002, providing a trusted and inclusive space for people of all ages.
The Inclusion Project builds on this strong foundation, working closely with local partners including schools, police, and community organisations to reach young people most in need.
Mick Rowe, Head Coach at Halifax Boxing, Sports and Fitness Club Ltd, said: “We are incredibly proud of what this project has achieved over the last two years. We’ve worked with so many young people who just needed the right support and opportunities to move forward.
"It’s been amazing to see individuals grow in confidence, develop new skills, and start to believe in themselves again. This project is changing lives in our community every single week.”
Following two successful years, the club is now preparing to report on the project’s impact to the National Lottery Community Fund and is planning to apply for further funding to continue and expand the work over the next three years.
Future plans include increasing the number of young people supported, expanding training and employment pathways, and continuing to strengthen community connections across North Halifax.
The club would like to thank the National Lottery Community Fund and everyone that plays that has made this project possible.