During this financial year, Hardknox Boxing CIC continued to deliver accessible, inclusive boxing and fitness programmes for children, young people and adults in the local community. A major focus of the year was the development of Hardknox 2.0, our expanded community gym project. The CIC received £30,000 in funding, which has been used to secure, refurbish and prepare a larger, improved space for community fitness, youth engagement and wellbeing activities. Although Hardknox 2.0 is due to officially launch in January, the funding this year has been essential in enabling us to complete the set-up work, purchase equipment, and create a safer and more welcoming environment ahead of opening. Alongside this project, we continued to run structured boxing sessions and mentoring programmes aimed at improving physical health, confidence, emotional regulation and social connectedness. We supported individuals who face barriers such as low income, neurodiversity, disengagement from education or mental health challenges. We worked closely with local schools, alternative provisions and youth services to engage young people at risk of exclusion, providing positive routines, consistent role models and accessible physical activity. Subsidised and grant-funded places ensured families under financial pressure were still able to participate. Overall, the CIC’s activities this year have strengthened community wellbeing, increased access to sport and positive engagement, and laid the foundations for the launch of a much-needed improved community space that will further expand our impact in the coming year.

Our stakeholders include young people, parents and carers, adult members, local schools, alternative provisions, referrers, and community partners who engage with our programmes. Consultation takes place through regular conversations with parents and young people before and after sessions, discussions with teachers and pastoral staff in schools, and ongoing communication with partner organisations. We also gather formal feedback through before-and-after surveys with many of our children and young people (CYPs), which helps us measure changes in confidence, wellbeing, behaviour and engagement. We use this feedback to shape session structure, improve accessibility, and tailor our support to individual needs. As a result of stakeholder consultation, we have adapted session times, introduced quieter and smaller-group sessions for individuals with sensory needs or anxiety, increased mentoring availability, and ensured that the development of the new Hardknox 2.0 space reflects the needs of the community. Feedback directly influenced decisions around equipment, layout, accessibility and the types of sessions planned once the new facility opens.

One director received remuneration during the year relating to coaching and session delivery. This included the payment of amounts that were accrued in the previous financial year for work undertaken as a sole trader. No other directors received remuneration.

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