TLS Boxing CIC aims to provide boxing facilities for people of all ages. Primarily supporting young people in South London and neighbouring communities where inequalities are present, it will also extend to adults and support those with additional needs.
TLS Boxing CIC founder, Richard Vassall, recognised that young people and adults can be hindered in individual sports opposed to team sports. He designed a system to help parents and young people recognise, achieve and celebrate progress and find out how they can aid their development.
He developed a special skills criteria, only used at TLS Boxing, to assess the attainment level and competence of boxers of all levels. The system is used to gather information and provide valuable feedback and critique to the boxers.
The boxing gym isn’t intended to just have one purpose. It is also to provide a holistic space where people aim high and develop positive mindsets and habits. The space will facilitate community-based programmes for young people, and aim to improve their health and wellbeing through mentoring, counselling, workshops and holiday activities. The gym will be run by 5 boxing-trained parents, alongside an admin team who all volunteer their time. The team are all DBS checked and have the relevant training, including Safeguarding and First Aid, courtesy of England Boxing.
TLS Boxing CIC rented a derelict building in the Vauxhall area from Lambeth Council. Unfortunately, the building had been water damaged and affected by the elements and it needed a considerable amount of refurbishment to to get the boxing gym fully functional.
