A not-for-profit amateur boxing club located in Consett town centre has been awarded £1,500 in funding from Karbon Homes Community Investment Fund.
Steeltown Spartans provides fully inclusive boxing and fitness sessions for all levels and abilities with a diverse range of ages starting.
The funding from Karbon Homes will help purchase additional equipment for the club, including boxing bags, gloves, weights and head guards. This equipment will help them to put on more classes for people in the community, including children and young people.
Stephen Wilkinson, a Volunteer Coordinator and Fundraiser for the club, was thrilled to receive the funding “The club is growing strength to strength each week and already has a real family feel - there's a very inclusive and supportive environment throughout the club.
“The funding from Karbon Homes will allow us to increase that offer to even more people in the community. It will mean we can offer more tailored classes catering for individuals of all abilities, so no one would feel overwhelmed by starting something new. The additional income from the classes will also allow us to provide discounted memberships for people who would like to attend but struggle with the cost of living.”
Paul Moralee, Karbon Homes Community Investment Manager said: “We’re always on the lookout for projects that help strengthen our communities and support the health and wellbeing of our residents. Steeltown Spartans Boxing Club already do fantastic work in Consett and we’re thrilled to be able to help them increase their provision.
“Stephen is also one of our Housing Officers so he knows people in the community well and how much something like the boxing club can benefit them. It promotes an affordable way to live a healthy lifestyle both physically and mentally. It can also help to reduce anti-social behaviour by providing a positive way for people to spend their time, make friends and socialise.”
Steeltown Spartans has been beneficial for many people already, with one member saying: “It’s completely changed my life, before coming to the club I lacked confidence and had very little interest and wouldn’t be up for trying anything new due to having difficulties socially interacting with others.
“From my first session I was made to feel welcome by the coaches and the other members, who were very approachable and friendly and polite. This is not just a club, it has a real family feel. I look forward to coming along to all sessions every week and my confidence has grown massively.”
To find out more about Steeltown Spartans Boxing Club and how you can join, search for ‘Steeltown Spartans abc’ on Facebook.
Our Community Investment grants aim to support projects that make a real difference to people’s lives and wellbeing within the communities in which we work. To find out more about the fund and how we can support you, visit www.karbonhomes.co.uk/my-community.
A not-for-profit amateur boxing club located in Consett town centre has been awarded £1,500 in funding from Karbon Homes Community Investment Fund.
Steeltown Spartans provides fully inclusive boxing and fitness sessions for all levels and abilities with a diverse range of ages starting.
The funding from Karbon Homes will help purchase additional equipment for the club, including boxing bags, gloves, weights and head guards. This equipment will help them to put on more classes for people in the community, including children and young people.
Stephen Wilkinson, a Volunteer Coordinator and Fundraiser for the club, was thrilled to receive the funding “The club is growing strength to strength each week and already has a real family feel - there's a very inclusive and supportive environment throughout the club.
“The funding from Karbon Homes will allow us to increase that offer to even more people in the community. It will mean we can offer more tailored classes catering for individuals of all abilities, so no one would feel overwhelmed by starting something new. The additional income from the classes will also allow us to provide discounted memberships for people who would like to attend but struggle with the cost of living.”
Paul Moralee, Karbon Homes Community Investment Manager said: “We’re always on the lookout for projects that help strengthen our communities and support the health and wellbeing of our residents. Steeltown Spartans Boxing Club already do fantastic work in Consett and we’re thrilled to be able to help them increase their provision.
“Stephen is also one of our Housing Officers so he knows people in the community well and how much something like the boxing club can benefit them. It promotes an affordable way to live a healthy lifestyle both physically and mentally. It can also help to reduce anti-social behaviour by providing a positive way for people to spend their time, make friends and socialise.”
Steeltown Spartans has been beneficial for many people already, with one member saying: “It’s completely changed my life, before coming to the club I lacked confidence and had very little interest and wouldn’t be up for trying anything new due to having difficulties socially interacting with others.
“From my first session I was made to feel welcome by the coaches and the other members, who were very approachable and friendly and polite. This is not just a club, it has a real family feel. I look forward to coming along to all sessions every week and my confidence has grown massively.”
To find out more about Steeltown Spartans Boxing Club and how you can join, search for ‘Steeltown Spartans abc’ on Facebook.
Our Community Investment grants aim to support projects that make a real difference to people’s lives and wellbeing within the communities in which we work. To find out more about the fund and how we can support you, visit www.karbonhomes.co.uk/my-community.
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