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This project successfully funded on 28th February 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Canal Boxing Club: Pow-Her-Boxing
Lisburn, Lisburn and Castlereagh, United Kingdom
Aim
Pow Her is a new project for Canal Boxing Academy to encourage more young girls and women to try boxing
PowHer Boxing, Canal Boxing Academy, Lisburn
Who are we?
We are Canal Boxing Academy, Lisburn, a proud community boxing club with a big heart. For years we’ve been helping young people, adults, and families build fitness, discipline, and confidence through the sport of boxing.
Now, we’re launching PowHer Boxing, a female-only introduction to boxing programme that creates a safe, supportive, and empowering space for women of all ages and fitness levels. This is about more than just boxing, it’s about building confidence, community, and wellbeing for women in Lisburn and beyond.
Why are we crowdfunding?
Boxing has huge physical, social, and mental health benefits, but for many women, stepping into a boxing gym can feel intimidating. PowHer Boxing breaks down those barriers by offering women-only sessions with female coaches, the right equipment, and an atmosphere that’s fun, welcoming, and empowering.
We are crowdfunding to:
Launch a dedicated women’s programme at Canal Boxing Club,
Purchase new equipment and kit specifically for female participants,
Deliver a 16-week holistic programme combining boxing, fitness, mental health, and nutrition,
Train and support more female role models as coaches and leaders,
This project also matches funding criteria around increasing participation, promoting equality in sport, and supporting health and wellbeing in the community.
How we’ll spend the money raised (£10,000 target)
Your support will allow us to deliver a 16-week PowHer Boxing programme that empowers women through boxing, fitness, mental health, and healthy lifestyle choices. Each week, participants will access four core activities:
Female-only Boxing coaching and training
Dance/Yoga/Pilates,
Mental health & mindfulness coaching,
Nutrition & healthy lifestyle workshops,
Here’s how the £10,000 will be invested:
£2,000: Boxing Equipment & Kit: Gloves, pads, wraps, headguards, skipping ropes, mats, resistance bands, starter packs,
£1,500: Female Boxing Coaches (16 weeks): Delivery of weekly boxing coaching sessions and mentoring of new female coaches,
£1.200: Dance/Yoga/Pilates Instructor (16 weeks): Weekly movement-based sessions to improve flexibility, strength, and overall wellbeing,
£ 1,040: Mental Health & Mindfulness Coach (16 weeks): Weekly workshops on resilience, confidence, stress management, and mindfulness,
£1,200, Nutritionist/Dietician (16 weeks): Weekly group sessions and practical workshops on healthy eating and positive lifestyle choices,
£1,000, Outreach, Branding & Identity: Marketing to recruit women into the programme and branded kit (PowHer Boxing T-shirts, gloves, promotional material),
Weekly Programme Snapshot (16 Weeks)
Participants will take part in four weekly sessions, creating a rounded approach to health, fitness, and wellbeing:
Boxing Skills & Fitness: Led by female coaches, focusing on boxing fundamentals, fitness, and confidence,
Dance/Yoga/Pilates: Rotating sessions that promote flexibility, balance, strength, and body confidence,
Mindfulness & Mental Wellbeing: Guided relaxation, resilience-building, and stress management activities,
Nutrition & Healthy Habits: Practical workshops on food, energy, and reducing risky lifestyle choices,
This consistent weekly structure ensures that participants benefit from a complete programme addressing both physical and mental wellbeing.
Community impact
The impact of PowHer Boxing will go far beyond the ring. By supporting us, you’ll be helping to:
Empower women and girls in Lisburn to try a new sport,
Improve physical and mental health in a safe, supportive setting,
Create opportunities for female leadership in coaching and mentoring,
Break down barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport,
Strengthen Canal Boxing Club as a community hub open to everyone,
Our facilities are not just for boxing, they’re used for fitness, wellbeing, and community programmes, making this a project that benefits the wider Lisburn area.
How you can play your part
There are five simple ways to help us make PowHer Boxing a reality:
Make a pledge: Don’t delay, every pledge builds momentum!,
Spread the word: Share our campaign online and tell friends and family,
Offer rewards: If you’re a local business, donate a prize or service to thank our supporters,
Fundraise for us: Take on your own sponsored challenge and link it to our campaign,
Gift Aid your donation: If you are a UK tax payer, by Gift Aiding your donation, Canal Boxing Academy can reclaim an additional 25% of this from HMRC at no extra cost to you,
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made