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This project successfully funded on 23rd January 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Portavogie BC Girl Force Boxing
Newtownards, Ards and North Down, United Kingdom
Aim
Portavogie Boxing Club are fundraising to establish a 'girls-ony' boxing programme
Empowering Women & Girls Across the Ards Peninsula
Who We Are
We are Portavogie Boxing Club, a proud community club at the heart of a rural and coastal fishing village on the Ards Peninsula.
Since establishing the club, we have provided a safe, welcoming environment where young people can get active, build confidence, develop discipline, and feel part of a supportive community.
Now, we want to take the next step in our club’s journey by opening our doors wider to women and girls—empowering them to move, connect, learn, and thrive through accessible, non-contact boxing
Why are we crowdfunding?
We want to raise £10,000 to create a female-only introduction to boxing programm, a safe, inclusive space for women and girls to get involved in the sport, many for the first time.
This won’t be traditional boxing. It will be:
Fun, accessible, and inclusive
Designed to build fitness, confidence, and emotional wellbeing
We’ll also introduce alternative movement-based sessions to broaden engagement and suit all abilities, including:
Rhythmic movement + boxing combos
Yoga for strength & flexibility
Pilates for core strength
Body-confidence and self-esteem workshops
Healthy lifestyle sessions (sleep, nutrition, body image)
Outdoor walk & talk wellbeing meet-ups
Peer mentor training
Young female leaders programme
Not only can you help us by making a donation to our appeal, but you can also encourage your daughter, wife, partner sister to join us on Monday or Wednesday evenings from 6pm at the club. We will be running for 12 weeks from the first week of January. So its not only the perfect way to learn new skills, but get into shape after a relaxing Christmas Break
Through this programme, we also want to support wider wellbeing, helping participants build healthier lifestyles, understand nutrition, reduce stress, and avoid risky behaviours.
Women and girls in rural areas often have fewer opportunities to access sports, fitness, and wellbeing programmes. We are changing that.
How we’ll spend the money raised
New personal safety and training equipment including Chest protectors, hed guards, gum shields and of course, boxing gloves;
Specialist female boxing coaches;
An emotional wellbeing facilitator;
Nutrition & lifestyle support sessions;
Every pound will help us remove barriers, increase access, and create a long-term programme that supports women’s physical and mental health in our coastal community.
Community impact
This project isn’t just about boxing, it’s about strengthening our whole community.
By supporting women and girls, we help to:
Improve physical and mental wellbeing across the Ards Peninsula
Reduce social isolation in a rural area with limited services
Create positive role models for younger girls
Promote healthy habits and positive lifestyle choices
Build confidence, resilience, and friendships
Offer safe, structured activities that help young people avoid risky behaviours
A stronger, healthier group of young women creates a stronger, healthier community.
How you can play your part
You can help us reach our £10,000 goal in five simple ways:
1. Make a pledge
Every pledge matters. Support early to help us build momentum!
2. Spread the word: Share our campaign on social media and help us reach as many people as possible.
3. Offer rewards: Are you a local business? Donate products, vouchers, or services we can offer as rewards, andnd we’ll proudly promote your business in return!
4. Fundraise for us: Create your own mini fundraiser—maybe a sponsored walk, dip, cycle, or challenge.
Use the “Contact Project” button and we’ll help you set it up in minutes.
5. Gift Aid your donation: If you are over 18 and pay tax, by gift aiding your donation, as a charity, the club can reclaim an additional 25% of this from HMRC
Together, we can empower women and girls in Portavogie.
Please donate today and help us make this project a reality.
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made