Overdue: 533 days
Public benefits
The direct benefits that flow from the purposes are increased physical health and positive mental health benefits. Also reduced risk of anti-social behaviour of those involved in our club as well as creating positive community role models. These benefits are evidenced by community feedback, award recognition, active links with community partners
we collaborate with to tackle social issues in the Ballykelly community. The purpose of our charity/club due to the nature of boxing may result in potential injury , reduced by our safety measures in place, coaching practice in line with gb guidance however we can demonstrate that this harm is outweighed by the benefits through community based interventions, the positive impact sport has on peoples confidence and self esteem and being involved in a what is a safe and controlled environment. The charity's benefices are young people and adults of all genders and abilitys from the Ballykelly area and wider Limavady catchment area. Private benefit: No
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
We are an amateur boxing club. Encouraging young people to participate through fitness training and healthy lifestyle projects. A typical visit to our gym would include skipping, spin bags, running machines/tread mills, rowing machines, punch bags. hand-pads and sparring for those who are more advanced. The young people also learn social skills
through meeting other people at the club and travelling to shows and competitions. We run 3-4 sessions weekly to make sure everyone can attend. The classes are split up into age groups. We aim to promote health and well being in all our activities in line with the local council's and health authorities Health & Well Being strategies.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of amateur sport
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- General public
- Interface communities
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory disabilities
- Sexual orientation
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Tenants
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Disability
- Medical/health/sickness
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
