FUNDS AND GRANTS

Funding education and development in boxing-related work and communities.

We provide funding and in-kind support, including equipment, as well as small Education & Development Awards to help gyms, youth centres, charities, boxers and coaches expand education, development and career opportunities.

Current Funds

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About
This fund is delivered in rounds. Each round sets aside a pool of funding to support gym equipment, including boxing bags, boxing rings, skipping ropes, wraps, and more.
Previous Round
For our inaugural Equipment Fund in November 2025, we distributed £10k worth of boxing bags to the community.

We received 127 applications and awarded grants to five organisations: Adam Harper Boxing Clever CIC, Brightstar Boxing, Garrison Boxing Club, Rathbone Amateur Boxing Club CIC, and West London Boxing Academy CIC.

All applicants were notified of the outcome by email by 10 December.
Current Status
The next round of Equipment Fund will be opened soon. Please sign up to our mailing list or follow us on social media to stay up to date with our different funding rounds.
About

This fund is delivered in rounds. Each round sets aside a pool of funding to support gym equipment, including boxing bags, boxing rings, skipping ropes, wraps, and more.

Previous Round

For our inaugural Equipment Fund in November 2025, we distributed £10k worth of boxing bags to the community. We received 127 high-quality applications and selected five grant winners. All applicants were notified by email by 10 December.

Current Status

The next round of Equipment Fund will be opened soon. Please sign up to our mailing list or follow us on social media to stay up to date with our different funding rounds.
About
The Ben Amanna Education Grant is designed to support small, targeted educational activities that contribute to the further development of Amateur Boxers and Coaches.
How it works
Each cycle, we award up to £250 to one amateur boxing coach and one amateur boxer to support their education and development. Please download this information pack, and apply by filling out the application form below.
Current Status
The award is now open for applications. The deadline is the 1st March, 2026 at 6PM BST. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
About

The Ben Amanna Education Grant are designed to support small, targeted educational activities that contribute to the further development of Amateur Boxers and Coaches.

How it works

Each cycle, we award up to £250 to one amateur boxing coach and one amateur boxer to support their education and development. Please download this information pack, and apply by filling out the application form below.

Current status

The award is now open for applications. The deadline is the 1st March, 2026 at 6PM BST. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

BEN AMANNA EDUCATION GRANT

We want to hear your story in your own words. Please do not use AI tools to write your application, as we are looking for your authentic voice and personal experiences.

Your ideas and your story are what matter most, and your writing style will not disadvantage your application.

Applicant Details

First name

Last name

Phone

UK Postcode Only

Age

Boxing Club/Gym/Organisation Affiliated to

School/College/University (if applicable)

Grant Category

Which grant are you applying to?

Background and Eligibility

Clearly describe your background in boxing

This might include how long you have been involved, your role, where you train/coach, and your current context.

Educational proposal

What educational activity are you seeking support for?

Please describe in detail the activity, course, or learning opportunity you wish to undertake and provide a link or any form of external sources of the described opportunity.

Please describe in detail how this activity will support your development, or the development of others, through boxing.

Funding Breakdown

Funds must not be used to cover recurring costs, including groceries or ongoing training costs.

Please provide an indicative breakdown of how you would use the grant (up to £250)

You do not need to provide formal quotations. An example breakdown with relevant proof is sufficient. Example: Course fee: £120, Travel: £40, Learning materials: £30

Impact and Knowledge Sharing

How do you intend to share what you learn with the wider boxing community?

This may be through Boxing Is Love social media platforms, a short reflection, or other agreed formats.

Timescale

When do you expect to undertake or complete the proposed activity?

Approximate dates are sufficient.

Declaration

Please confirm the following:

I confirm that I am UK-based

I confirm that I am an amateur boxing coach or amateur boxer

I confirm that the funds will be used solely for the educational purpose described above

I understand that I will be required to share learning outcomes via Boxing Is Love platforms

Any additional information you would like us to consider.

Boxing is Love Equipment Fund

Over the next three months, the Boxing is Love Equipment Fund will be giving away free punching bags and offering an additional £10,000 worth of high-quality boxing bags at heavily subsidised rates to UK gyms, charities, and youth organisations that share our values. The application form below includes guidance to help you complete each section with confidence.

Applications are now closed

• 6 October – 10 November 2025 (9:00pm GMT)
• Applicants will be notified of the outcome by 10 December 2025.

For who?

This fund is open to UK-based boxing gyms, charities, and youth-focused organisations that can demonstrate how their work reflects the values of Boxing is Love.

What happens if my application is successful?

• Pre-filled boxing bags will be delivered directly to your gym within one week of notification.

• The Boxing is Love team will also arrange a visit to record a short video interview about your work and impact.

Boxing is Love Equipment Fund Application: Boxing Bags

First name

Last name

Your organisation

Your Role

Organisation address

Website or social media link

Number of active members in your gym, youth centre or organisation

How does your gym support disadvantaged young people? Can you share a recent story where boxing has made a real difference in someone’s life?

Tell us who you work with and how you make your gym a place for young people who might otherwise be left out or overlooked (Equity). Share a short story about a young person who found their voice, confidence, or sense of belonging in your gym (Voice, Community).

How does your gym use boxing to create opportunities for young people’s futures (in education, work, or wellbeing) and to drive positive change in your community?

Explain how boxing is more than just a sport in your gym. Do you use it to teach life lessons, resilience, or bigger ideas in a way that’s easy for young people to connect with (Knowledge Made Accessible)? Tell us how you prepare young people for education, jobs, or healthier futures (Transformation). You could also describe how your gym brings people together from different backgrounds (Community).

Do you partner with schools, youth services, or other local organisations, and would you be open to sharing stories, photos, or case studies of the equipment in use to help show the fund’s impact?

Let us know if you work with other groups like schools, youth clubs, or community organisations (Community). Finally, confirm if you’d be happy to share stories or photos so we can celebrate your impact together.”

FUNDS AND GRANTS

About

Previous Round

Current Status

About

How it works

Current Status

BEN AMANNA EDUCATION GRANT

Boxing is Love Equipment Fund

Boxing is Love Equipment Fund Application: Boxing Bags