Stories that inspire change

George has invested his time into the community for over 20 years. He has presented TED talks on positive outcomes for young people and is a shining light in the Community. Carney’s community a charity in Battersea London, is the legacy of legend Mick Carney. It is here where local young people come and find love, learn how to control their emotions, life skills and be safe from crime, abuse and other challenges.

"If they’ve been through trauma, if they’ve been assaulted. If you’re young and coming from an estate, if you’re on free school meals, those are the people that are feeling that they’re forgotten about"

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.
We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.
In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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"Advertising wise I never see anyone like myself, so to do this for someone else like me..."

Monique Dior Jarrett is a National & International Wheelchair Dance Champion in the style of Ballroom and Latin. Monique is also one of five Directors and theMultimedia Manager in the Community Interest Company TripleC (Creative Confidence Collective) which works to improve access for people with disabilities within Arts and Education.

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Mark Reigate is head coach at London’s Fitzroy Lodge and Mick Carney’s successor.  He was an amateur boxer winning the ABA’s and is co-founder of Charity Carneys Community.

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"My dad was in and out of prison when I was growing up. Cause my dad weren’t there I sometimes had to be a father figure kind of thing”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Dee remembers her first time in a ring sparing with a guy.  They both had busted lips and even when the coach stopped the fight they carried on.

"Being a female goes out of the window, you hit them hard they’re gonna hit you hard back"

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Nigel Travis runs a Boxing Club in a disused garage in the fire station, Moss Side. It’s a registered charity which has been Changing people's lives since 2008.

“Boxing 's the toughest sport in the world. To be able to do that is tough no matter what sex you are”

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“They took away youth clubs, the places where you leant respect. I mentor the kids to help them rationalise where they’re at, cause its hard innit”

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A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Jamie Moore is a British boxing trainer and former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2010.  He is currently working with Chantelle Cameron.

“In any walk of life when its dominated by a certain sex, it’s always difficult to stamp your foot and get respect”

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“Once you know how to box and once, you’re able to look after yourself that’s the time you stop getting in trouble out on the streets”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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“I’m exactly the same as these kids. You say something to them and they look at you as if to say, na he’s talking a load of bollocks”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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As he grew up in his new surroundings, Dam struggled to find his way in what increasingly felt like an alien culture. He calls it The Silent Period’ were language and culture on both sides were a mystery and his parents refused to talk about their experiences.

“Dance for me has no judgement about where you come from or where you belong to”

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It’s not women’s boxing, it’s just boxing

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Pierre produces the work for Dam Vanh Huynh. He also manages Centre 151, a Community Arts Centre based in East London, home base of Van Huynh Company

“These people who are already dealing with issues of isolation, we are now asking them to isolate further”

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Nigel Travis runs a Boxing Club in a disused garage in the fire station, Moss Side. It’s a registered charity which has been Changing people's lives since 2008.

“Some people haven’t got the stomach for it because they think that females shouldn’t box, that’s just a bigoted opinion”

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"We don’t need to imagine a world that welcomes refugees, we can create one”

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The Worldwide Tribe was born from a life-changing Facebook post Jaz wrote about her first trip to the CalaisJungle in July 2015. Jaz’s authentic account went viral, raising £250,000, reaching over 13 million people and sparking the collection of physical donations by the tonne - filling warehouses across the country. Jaz has worked tirelessly in refugee camps across Europe and the MiddleEast ever since, telling the stories that too often go unheard.

Jaz’s work comes from a personal place, and dates back to early 2015when her parents began fostering an unaccompanied minor named Mez from Eritrea. Mez made the journey across the world as a child refugee, and was the first of four new brothers to join Jaz’s family, also from Afghanistan, Sudan and most recently, a 13-year-old boy fromLibya.

The Worldwide Tribe are dedicated to challenging the fear-based narrative of today’s media and society and do so through film, talks and an extremely popular *podcast. Jaz’s natural gift for storytelling has powered many projects on the ground including installing WiFi in camps in France and Greece, running art projects in Za’atari camp in Jordan, supporting a Search-and-Rescue in the Mediterranean and many more.

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“The person I am today was created by what I’ve been through in my life”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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"That idea of visibility is at the core of the project"

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Australian-based photographer, filmmaker, creative director, podcast host and former Australian Survivor contestant. Through his work, Jarrad is committed to showcasing and celebrating diversity in all forms.

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Germaine is Southern Area Champion. He worked as a plumber before signing his first deal as a professional boxer.

“Germaine’s a good kid, there could be titles in him. Outside of the ring he’s quiet and unassuming, inside he’s a different animal”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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“As long as I don’t die saying if only….”

A simple question kept Andreas Ksoll awake at night: What can I do to leave a better world behind for my kids? 

He sought a bold and drastic solution to his sleepless nights: to buy one thousand acres of Amazon rainforest, intent on protecting the land from any harm. But the journey he had undertaken was far from straightforward. What started as one man’s eccentric dream has swiftly become a journey of perseverance, collective effort and a refusal to give in. The question has become less about what one man can do, but how we can work together to secure a more sustainable future. 

“If I can protect 1000 aches, what if WE can protect 1000 000 acres?”

The Amazon Man is an inspiring and ongoing tale. But what if you and your organisation can help save the rainforest too? You can be instigators of meaningful change in Andreas’ story, so get in touch, and help achieve a universal dream.

Amy Andrew is a former elite National amateur Champion boxer. Now turned professional,  she prides herself as  an ambassador for the sport of women’s boxing.

“When I first went, everyone was like are you in the right place love”

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Chantelle Cameron heralds from Northampton. Undefeated, she  is a two weight world Champion. Signed to MTK Global and promoted by Matchroom boxing, her ambition is to unify the division currently stands undefeated. 

"When I first went into boxing I was eighteen. I beat everyone, no-one wanted to fight me"

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Chantelle is from Northampton UK, and former kickboxing champion. Signed to MTK Global and promoted by Matchroom boxing. Her ambition is to unify division and currently stands undefeated. 

"All of us females that are entering that ring, winner or loser, champion or no champion, we’re all setting an example"

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Oriance came to boxing later than most.  She is aware that her male training partners see her as just a boxer.  Not a female boxer.

"A lot of my training partners are guys, they don’t see me as a female boxer, they just see me as a boxer"

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Ross still experiences men that don’t like woman fighting.

"Your defying your gender role, still some men don’t like women fighting"

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“Its better to get hit in the ring than shot or stabbed outside”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Mark Reigate took over the running of the iconic Fitzroy Lodge boxing club as head coach following the death of his mentor Mick Carney the talisman founder of the club.

“I was naughty at school, the only thing that got my interest was sport. Then one day all my mates wanted to go boxing. That was it I was hooked”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds. 

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives. 

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Linton was in prison for 4 years.  He was destined to be a great heavyweight boxer. He now dedicates his time training others.

"They can be the toughest guy on the street, boxing and street fighting are two different things"

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds. 
We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives. 
In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives.

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"I had not seen anyone with a prosthetic leg before and just thought; am I the only one? The more you see, the more you kinda just accept it"

Amy Conroy was diagnosed with cancer and given a 50% chance of survival at aged 12. After a year of chemotherapy, some touch and go times and a leg amputation, she was given the all clear. She has played Wheelchair Basketball for Great Britain for the past 11 years; is a 3x Paralympian, U25 World champion and MVP, and Senior World and European Silver Medalist. After years of being self-conscious about her prosthetic, Amy is now passionate about never letting insecurities, self doubts or 'what ifs' let you limit your dreams and goals. An advocate for authentic representation of people with disabilities in the media.

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Coaches are like family to a boxer and boxers are like their children.

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A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Celebrated contemporary dance choreographer Dam Van Huynh was five years old when his family faced by an oppressive communist regime, were forced to flee Vietnam. It would be a perilous journey  to an uncertain future.

“It’s an oddity to explain to people that being a first-generation immigrant you shy away or perhaps turn your back on your culture”

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"I don't speak for the whole black community or queer community"

Lexie & Aisha are a model couple known as The Queer Nomads. Lexie is the founder of Queer Weddings UK, the first company in the UK that plans and coordinates weddings for LGBTQ+ couples, and Head of Operations at UK Black Pride. Aisha is the founder of Moonlight Experiences and a proud queer activist. She believes in using the economical power of LGBTQ+ tourism and nightlife to help amplify marginalised voices and transform communities. Aisha is the Head of Community Engagement at UK Black Pride.

Giz, Lead Coach at Carney’s Community. After his own personal challenges Giz is supporting young people through the charity.

“Carneys community centre represents a place where anyone can go to, we wanna try and show society what young people are capable of”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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"Is it important to me to be accepted? Absolutely!"

Tim and Shaheen are a model couple for the Sandra Reynolds agency and Ugly Models. Tim does work for both sports and lifestyle shoots as well as acting. Meanwhile Shaheen is the Co-Founder of bonafide hr, an award-winning boutique human resource company based in London, focusing on the creative industries.

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  "I am tired of apologising "

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Linton was in prison for 4 years.  He was destined to be a great heavyweight boxer. He now dedicates his time training others.

“I was in prison for four years, don’t waste your time doing all that crime cause I’ve told you what you can expect”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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"As a photographer I’ve always understood that greater diversity behind the lens, creates a wider vision for us all. The marginalized are often the story, but rarely the storyteller. These photographs aim to change that and celebrate diversity as the wonder and strength of humanity"

Award-winning photographer and writer, best known for documenting the long-term humanitarian impact of war. He is CEO of the NGO Legacy of War Foundation and activist for the rights of those living with disabilities caused by conflict.

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Ross still experiences men that don’t like woman fighting.

"Boxing’s about a mentality regardless of whether you’re young, old, man or woman it’s about what type of mentality to have."

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Germaine is Southern Area Champion. He worked as a plumber before signing his first deal as a professional boxer.

"Even though there’s a crowd around you shouting and yelling, it’s just you and him”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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It’s whatever they want to do, If they wanna do it I’ll support them all the way

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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For a young Dam Van Huynh the journey with his family to their eventual safe haven on the west coast of America, took two, long, terrible years. Country after country, internment camp after internment camp, Dam would remember them all. Dam remembers being on a boat which was the size of a canoe when fleeing Vietnam as a young boy.

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"I have some memories that I can't distinguish whether they are actually memories or dreams of Vietnam"

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Carney’s community a charity in Battersea London, is the legacy of legend Mick Carney. It is here where local young people come and find love, learn how to control their emotions, life skills and be safe from crime, abuse and other challenges.

“I think they have a respect for Carneys because of the love. I can come here, I’m safe here, it’s a home”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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After fleeing the war in Somalia with her children Mo’s mum is happy that Mo is boxing.

“Kids his age they kill each other with knifes, selling drugs, I don’t want Mohammed to end up like that”

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.
We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.
In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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Nigel Travis runs a Boxing Club in a disused garage in the fire station, Moss Side. It’s a registered charity which has been Changing people's lives since 2008.

“Some people haven’t got the stomach for it because they think that women shouldn’t box, that’s just a bigoted opinion”

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Dee remembers her first time in a ring sparing with a guy.  They both had busted lips and even when the coach stopped the fight they carried on.

"Being a female goes out of the window, you hit them hard they’re gonna hit you hard back"

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Mark Reigate is head coach at London’s Fitzroy Lodge and Mick Carney’s successor.  He was an amateur boxer winning the ABA’s and is co-founder of Charity Carneys Community.

"The kids come into the gym with no money, you let them in cause you gotta give everyone a chance"

A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds. 

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives. 

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives

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"For me, having representation on our own mainstream media or just as a whole is so important for our young people to be inspired. And that is what I want for all of our community."

Ash is a youth worker who is passionate about empowering at-risk youth and supporting them in finding career pathways. As a proud Indigenous man, Ash also has two businesses. Through these platforms, he is working to enrich the lives of not only fellow Indigenous peoples, but all Australians, by recognising and celebrating traditional Indigenous culture.

"Seeing people of my background coming from adversity doing amazing things, showing me that I can do it too and I could be in those places"

Esther is a family and domestic violence advocate currently studying Law. Born in South Sudan, Esther made her way to Australia from a Kakuma refugee camp in 2003. Having struggled to fit in, coming from a refugee background, Esther’s mission is to make a difference - no matter how small - and fight for all people’s rights.

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A sports intervention story about young men and women, finding hope through the grass roots of amateur boxing.

Go to deprived inner cities areas of this country and you will probably find a boxing gym. Its doors will always be open to those challenged young individuals who are continually at risk from violent crime, abuse, mental health and other serious issues. These are rich and inspiring stories about struggle, resilience, determination and achievement against all the odds.

We have established privileged access to boxing clubs up and down the country, from which we are able to pull countless compelling narratives.

In connecting your unique brand values to these stories, you can be the catalyst for great change in these young men and women’s lives.

With a life led in such professional intensity, that has in many ways masked his history, Dam is about to be confronted with a question he has never fully faced up to.  Who is he really and where does he truly belong? 

“During the war it was quite clear, you stayed and died or go and potentially die”

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