A Club
With Purpose
Addlestone Boxing Academy is a proposed not-for-profit community boxing club being developed for Addlestone, Surrey. We are at the proposal stage | premises are actively being sought and community support is what makes this happen.
Built for the
Community
Addlestone Boxing Academy exists to provide structured, professional boxing coaching to young people and the wider community in Addlestone and the surrounding area of Surrey.
We are a not-for-profit initiative. Every penny raised goes back into the academy | into coaching, equipment, premises, and ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation.
Our mission is simple: give young people a structured environment, a positive community, and the tools to build discipline, resilience, and self-respect through the sport of boxing.
Important Notice
Addlestone Boxing Academy is currently at the proposal stage. Premises have not yet been secured. We are actively seeking a suitable venue in Addlestone, Surrey and are in the process of building the community support, funding, and sponsorship required to make this academy a reality.
This website exists to demonstrate the demand, build momentum, and attract the backing needed to open the doors. Your signature on the petition is a direct contribution to that effort.
Sign the PetitionWhat We Want to Build
A Proper Boxing Gym
A fully equipped boxing facility with bags, rings, and professional coaching | a real gym, not a leisure centre add-on.
Structured Coaching Programmes
Beginner through to competitive pathways, led by qualified coaches. Open to all ages and abilities.
Youth Development
Dedicated sessions for young people, combining boxing with mentoring, personal development, and life skills.
Community Outreach
Partnerships with local schools, youth services, and community organisations to reach those who need it most.
Affordable Access
Subsidised memberships and bursary places to ensure that cost is never a reason someone cannot train.
A Safe Environment
A disciplined, respectful, and safe space where every member is accountable and every coach is qualified.
Who It Will Help
Addlestone Boxing Academy is for everyone | but it is built with those in mind who need it most. Young people without structure. Teenagers at risk of disengagement. Adults looking for discipline and community. Families who want a safe, positive environment for their children.
Boxing does not discriminate. It does not care about your background, your school record, or where you come from. It cares about your effort, your discipline, and your commitment to improving. That is the culture we will build.
Structured sessions, mentoring, and a positive peer environment.
Fitness, technique, and competitive pathways for all levels.
Outreach partnerships with schools and youth services.
Open membership and community events for all residents.
The Case for Boxing
The claims we make about the value of a boxing academy are grounded in published evidence. The honest position is that the evidence is strongest for individual outcomes such as mental health, discipline, and engagement. Community-level impact is most significant when a club works alongside schools, local authorities, and youth services. That is exactly the model we intend to follow.
Mental Health
Evidence: ModerateA scoping review of boxing interventions published in the National Institutes of Health database found reductions in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress across multiple studies, particularly in non-contact boxing exercise settings. Broader systematic reviews consistently show that structured physical activity improves mental health and wellbeing in adolescents, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Source: PMC / NIH Scoping Review, 2023 →Youth Engagement and Crime Prevention
Evidence: ModerateThe UK Government's Youth Sports Fund was built on emerging evidence that sport-based interventions can improve offending outcomes for young people. The Local Government Association has highlighted the Ministry of Justice SportPlus approach for young people at risk of entering the youth justice system. England Boxing is currently participating in a formal study, Moves Different, testing whether community boxing reduces youth offending compared with gym access alone.
Source: GOV.UK / Ministry of Justice SportPlus →Community and Social Outcomes
Evidence: ModerateSport England's Active Lives framework measures social outcomes from sport and physical activity, including mental wellbeing and social trust. Reviews of sport and martial arts literature indicate that participation can support self-control, confidence, social support, and pro-social development. The Alliance of Sport's review of social impacts found that sport clubs can increase belonging, reduce isolation, and strengthen community connection, particularly where coaching is mentoring-led rather than purely competitive.
Source: Sport England Active Lives / Alliance of Sport →Healthy Ageing and Physical Wellbeing
Evidence: Strong (physical activity generally)NHS England states that the benefits of regular physical activity far outweigh the risks across the lifespan. Parliamentary and NIHR material both link higher activity levels with better health outcomes and lower risk of early death in older adults. A boxing club that offers age-appropriate activity can contribute meaningfully to healthy ageing for adult and older members.
Source: NHS England / NIHR →"Evidence suggests that structured sport-based interventions, particularly those combining coaching, mentoring, and positive role models, can improve mental wellbeing, build discipline and resilience, strengthen social connection, and support better outcomes for young people at risk of anti-social behaviour. Boxing clubs can be especially effective where they provide routine, trusted adults, and a safe environment rooted in high standards and community purpose. Wider area-level impact is strongest when clubs work alongside schools, police, councils, and local partners."
Informed by GOV.UK, NHS England, Sport England, PMC, and Alliance of Sport
What Support We Need
Petition Signatures
Sign and share the petition to demonstrate community demand to funders and local authorities.
Premises
If you know of a suitable space in Addlestone, please get in touch. We are actively seeking a venue.
Sponsorship
Local businesses can support the academy and be recognised as founding sponsors.
Funding & Grants
We are pursuing community grants and welcome introductions to relevant funding bodies.
Help Bring the Academy to Addlestone
Whether you sign the petition, spread the word, or reach out about sponsorship or premises | every action moves this project forward.