Give Home To FLAG- Boxing Gym Built For Community

Aim: Raising funds to give a permanent location to FLAG- a boxing gym built with the community at heart.

FLAG needs a home!

After years of renting a run-down studio with limited hours, we’ve managed to secure a full time location. A real, permanent home for a boxing gym that serves more people, more often. With your help we’ll create a space that improves fitness, supports mental health, sharpens skills, builds confidence and, most importantly- brings our community together.

Our Story

My name’s Mali, I’m the founder and head coach at FLAG. I had been very fortunate to experience the amazing physical and mental benefits of boxing at the time when I needed it most and it became my dream to be able to share them with others. Being taught by incredible mentors- Coaches: Andy, Del, Joey, Dani and Kerry from London Military ABC- gave me the confidence to bring this dream to life.

And so, a few years ago I started teaching classes in a rented studio- just a couple of hours a week, in someone else’s space.

Since then FLAG has grown into a real community, something bigger than I’ve ever imagined. 

The feedback I still hear most often is: ‘Here I truly feel a part of the team, I’ve never felt so included in any other gym before’. 

And that sums up what FLAG is all about. Over those few short years we’ve built a gym where everyone feels at home.

We’ve trained beginners nervous to throw their first jab. We’ve coached fighters preparing for their amateur bouts. We’ve sweat buckets in fitness challenges and raised money for charity. And we’ve witnessed dozens of people find confidence, fitness and friendships through boxing.

Why are we crowdfunding?

Unfortunately, we’ve hit a wall- FLAG will face closure unless we change our current setup. We rent by the hour in a space that limits our class schedule, the equipment we can use and the energy we want to bring every day.

That’s why I’m asking for your help- to build FLAG’s very own permanent gym. A home for us- the diverse community coming together to bring out the best in one another. A gym where we can enjoy more classes (including the highly requested female only boxing) at more flexible time slots, source more high quality equipment, host more community events and provide more opportunities for everyone.

How your donation will make an impact

The funds raised will be used to cover the deposit and legal costs of the lease. If we exceed the target, the remaining funds will be put towards converting the space into a gym (gym flooring, mirrors, bags, weights, and other boxing and conditioning equipment).

Community impact

Community has always been the heart and soul of this gym. FLAG has given a safe exercise environment and a sense of belonging to many people who felt excluded in other gyms and as a result, got completely discouraged from doing any sort of physical activity. It's crucial that, as the only boxing gym in the area, we continue to have a positive impact on our members' quality of life and keep proving that, no matter your age, gender, skin colour, body shape, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic circumstances, boxing really is for everyone.

Let’s Make It Happen- Together

This gym isn’t mine. It’s ours. 

If you’ve ever trained with us, rooted for us, are passionate about boxing and what it can do for people, or simply want to support a female-led business- now it’s time to join the fight.

Donate what you can. Every pound matters. Every share helps. Let’s build something meaningful- for all of us.

There are three 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.

3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things/services we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out and some training vouchers!

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 13th August 2025 at 10:34am