We seek funding to launch "Girls Into Boxing", an inclusive, community-led initiative designed to encourage more girls to participate in boxing.
Project Description
This project will break down gender stereotypes, promote physical and mental health, and provide a safe, supportive environment for young girls to thrive.
Through structured training sessions, mentorship from experienced coaches, we aim to inspire confidence, resilience, and leadership skills in girls aged 10–18.
Boxing has a history of being a male dominated sport. Currently Garnock Valley Boxing Club have approximately 28% female participation at most classes and we aim to encourge more girls to take part to improve on that figure.
Boxing has many benefits for young girls:
Confidence & Resilience: Learning self-defense and discipline fosters self-belief.
Health & Wellbeing: Regular training builds fitness, reduces stress, and improves mental health.
Social Inclusion: A female-friendly boxing environment breaks down barriers and creates community belonging.
Participation rates for girls remain low despite these benefits. The project aims to promote the benefits of boxing and directly tackle the barriers to access, visibility and cultural perceptions by offering free classes run over 8 weeks.
Free eight week introductory classes
Costs
Coach 8 hrs x £40 = £320
Equipment (gloves, protective gear, kit) = £600
Hall hire = £80
How have young people been involved in shaping this project?
The answer to this question is private.
Location: Garnock Valley is an area of high SIMD 1 and 2
Proposed on behalf of: Garnock Valley Boxing Club and Fitness Centre
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