Funding Needed for Stonebridge Boxing Club's New Home

The Issue

Stonebridge Boxing Club (SBC) was founded and registered as a charity in 2010 by residents and was initially located in the once notorious Stonebridge Estate in North West London, Borough of Brent.  We have been and are key to the determent of crime and engage children, young people and adults affected by or involved with the criminal justice system.  Some of the coaches are ex boxers, or have coached some famous boxers and the personal trainers have a tonne of experience.

We have women only sessions and engage;  families, those with disabilities or health issues, ages from 4 - 75 and the majority of members are from Black, Asian, Eastern European and other ethnic minorities – reflecting the make up of Brent. We provide fitness, discipline, recovery, a safe and friendly place, mentoring on certain projects as we partner with the right people.

For over 2 years we have been looking for a permanent location. Based on Wembley High road since 2017, we have to move again due to the new development taking place. Our members and ourselves will be homeless end of December 2021. Where will we go? What and who will be able to deliver a community project that has run for 11 years – never failing to serve the Brent residents. No matter the difficulties we faced (and trust us, we have faced a lot!), we have been here - faced closure on numerous occasions.  

We NOW have a chance to have a permanent home in King Edwards Park, Wembley. To make use of the old, rundown pavilion which has been closed for many years. It's a eysore in the park and illegal activities like drug dealing. 

We are supported by Sport England and the London Marathon Charitable Trust who will be making a contribution towards the new building costs.

We are asking Brent Council to contribute some Neighborhood Infrastructure Levy fund towards the building works. In total our new community club will cost just over £1 million. We are ONLY asking for a fraction of this cost as we raise funds from elsewhere.

The aftermath of Covid will mean our service is needed more than ever as you know. Helping with health, fitness, mental health, motivation and, just a place to be....

We will be extending our services to provide more, different activities such as Yoga,a cafe, creative projects such as music and rooms for educational delivery. 

Sign and let them know you care about your club and let them know we need the funds, or we will be left with nowhere to go.

 

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The Issue

Stonebridge Boxing Club (SBC) was founded and registered as a charity in 2010 by residents and was initially located in the once notorious Stonebridge Estate in North West London, Borough of Brent.  We have been and are key to the determent of crime and engage children, young people and adults affected by or involved with the criminal justice system.  Some of the coaches are ex boxers, or have coached some famous boxers and the personal trainers have a tonne of experience.

We have women only sessions and engage;  families, those with disabilities or health issues, ages from 4 - 75 and the majority of members are from Black, Asian, Eastern European and other ethnic minorities – reflecting the make up of Brent. We provide fitness, discipline, recovery, a safe and friendly place, mentoring on certain projects as we partner with the right people.

For over 2 years we have been looking for a permanent location. Based on Wembley High road since 2017, we have to move again due to the new development taking place. Our members and ourselves will be homeless end of December 2021. Where will we go? What and who will be able to deliver a community project that has run for 11 years – never failing to serve the Brent residents. No matter the difficulties we faced (and trust us, we have faced a lot!), we have been here - faced closure on numerous occasions.  

We NOW have a chance to have a permanent home in King Edwards Park, Wembley. To make use of the old, rundown pavilion which has been closed for many years. It's a eysore in the park and illegal activities like drug dealing. 

We are supported by Sport England and the London Marathon Charitable Trust who will be making a contribution towards the new building costs.

We are asking Brent Council to contribute some Neighborhood Infrastructure Levy fund towards the building works. In total our new community club will cost just over £1 million. We are ONLY asking for a fraction of this cost as we raise funds from elsewhere.

The aftermath of Covid will mean our service is needed more than ever as you know. Helping with health, fitness, mental health, motivation and, just a place to be....

We will be extending our services to provide more, different activities such as Yoga,a cafe, creative projects such as music and rooms for educational delivery. 

Sign and let them know you care about your club and let them know we need the funds, or we will be left with nowhere to go.

 

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Petition created on 26 April 2021