Bristol Impact Community

Aim: To open a community boxing gym in Hartcliffe, led by locals, giving young people a safe space to train, grow, and belong.

Who are we?

We are Bristol Impact , a new community-focused training space based in Hartcliffe, South Bristol.

The gym is led by me, Leanne Mitchell a local youth worker, personal trainer and boxing coach. I grew up here, and I know how important it is for young people to have somewhere safe and positive to train, grow, and connect with others.

We want to create a gym that’s about more than fitness. It’s about community, discipline, and self-belief  open to everyone, especially those who might feel like they’ve got nowhere else to go.

Why are we crowdfunding?

We’ve secured a space in a trusted local venue and have been offered a full gym setup. We’re crowdfunding to raise the funds needed to make it happen.

Your support will help us:

• Buy the equipment and get the space ready.
• Provide a consistent, safe space in a part of Bristol that really needs it

This isn’t just about punching bags it’s about offering an alternative. A positive place where people from Hartcliffe and nearby can feel supported, respected and part of something real.

With your help, we can make this gym a reality  and make a real difference in the process.

If you're applying for extra funding, this is a good place to demonstrate why your project is eligible so refer back to the criteria to help complete this section

We believe this project meets key funding goals around health, inclusion, youth development, and community wellbeing especially in an area like Hartcliffe, where access to facilities is limited and opportunities are needed most.

How we’ll spend the money raised

• 🥊 Gym Equipment – £6,000
  (Punch bags, gloves, pads, flooring, and fittings)
• 🛠️ Basic setup & repairs – £300
  (Storage, hooks, safety mats, wall fittings)
• 🔌 Starter utilities & supplies – £200
  (Cleaning, lighting, first aid kit, admin costs)
• 📢 Community launch & promotion – £200
  (Flyers, posters, local outreach)

Any extra funds raised will go toward:

• Covering insurance, venue hire, and coaching time
• Creating a youth development fund to keep it sustainable

This is a barebones setup - we’re not overspending. Every penny will go straight into making Bristol Warriors Boxing Gym safe, ready, and open for the community.

How you can play your part

There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 30th July 2025 at 7:39pm