Empire Fighting Chance

We are influencing government policy on combatting knife crime. It’s critically important that young people have a say in this. Good to see Hits Radio speaking to Serena, a young person who has attended several Home Office gatherings and is involved in developing a new nation wide strategy. https://lnkd.in/eNdwFgBB

A brilliant gathering of boxing clubs at the gym in Bristol today. This is the first cohort event of the year, and we are very excited to bring together clubs across the country alongside Matchroom Boxing to share, inspire and plan. #SteppingUpOurFight 🥊

“We need to make sure that those who are most trusted by these young people are empowered and funded to help prevent and reduce violence.” Good to see our CEO Martin Bisp featured in this article in The Bristol Cable on the challenges and solutions to knife crime and youth violence. https://lnkd.in/edgCB7JS

🏃♀️ Take on the Challenge: Bristol Half Marathon or 10K 🏃♂️ Looking for your next big challenge? Make every step count by running the Bristol Half Marathon or 10K whilst fundraising for Empire Fighting Chance 💪 Your support will help us continue transforming young lives through our vital work in the community. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fresh goal, this is your chance to get involved and make a difference. 📅 Sunday 11th May 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9ETZz_C

We are closing today….and would like to thank every young person, parent, partner and funder for all your involvement this year! A year of real impact…changing the lives of young people. So we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄 And we will see you in 2025! 👋🏼 #steppingupourfight 🥊

Great to have two young people, Mariella and Frenkie, who have come through our programmes at Empire starring in this brilliant narrative film! 🎬 🍿 Highlights the struggles and solutions of developing talent and opportunity for young people. Thanks to our partners and funders Impetus - Backing the best for asking us to be involved 🤝

Minister Lisa Nandy spoke about her visit to Empire at the Culture, Media and Sport Select committee 📺 Reflecting on the experiences of the young people she spoke to, the Minister also highlighted about the need for safe spaces in communities where young people feel comfortable, with the right feel and culture 🤝 https://lnkd.in/gD7Dg-_Y

Thanks to ITV news for covering the visit of the Minister MP Lisa Nandy as together we launched the start of a new Youth Strategy by young people for young people. #SteppingUpOurFight

Very proud to have hosted Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Inviting young people and youth organisation’s from all across Bristol to meet the Minister Lisa Nandy to launch a National Youth & Sport Strategy. Thanks to Bristol City Robins Foundation YOUTH MOVES Southmead Development Trust Grassroot Communities & more for coming and bringing some brilliant young people with them on the day. Exciting plans ahead. #steppingupourfight 🥊

Aaron on the road! 🚐 Great to see our Development Manager putting the miles in, and getting around our boxing club network all across the UK! 🥊 We are very excited for what’s coming with our new partnership with Matchroom Boxing - watch this space 🙌 #Empire #BoxingClubs #UKNetwork