The Frank Bruno Foundation

Aim

To offer Round by Round Mental Health Programmes along with non contact boxing to support those who are experiencing mental ill health.

Founded in 2017 as a direct result of Frank Bruno MBE wanting to give back to the community and based at The Round by Round Centre in Northampton, The Frank Bruno Foundation has worked hard to create a positive change in the community.  The team are passionate in supporting those who are struggling with early stage mental ill health and are keen to continue to offer their 8 week Round by Round Programme, run one day per week within the Round by Round Centre in Northampton, supporting those who need the help most.  

The unique programme incorporates physical activity through it's non-contact boxing training, along with a tailored workshop each week over 8 weeks, offering education in looking after your own mental health along with tools to use at home to support your own wellbeing.  The 18+ Round by Round Programme is open to anyone aged over 18 years of age and with no upper age limit the programmes are tailored each week to each individual's ability.  Programmes run at the Foundation support social inclusion and promote physical and emotional strengths and achievements.  The wellbeing elements of the programme will use a strength based approach using a variety of techniques including discussions, problem sharing, identifying a support network, team work, peer support and encouragement.

Bringing healthy-body and healthy-mind approaches together we provide a holistic and enjoyable experience within our safe space whilst encouraging lifestyle changes.  Our Drop In each Friday morning supports our Round by Round Programme offering continued support and social integration for those who are isolated.

Clients are supported by our Mental Health Nurses who offer 1:1 time, along with Mental Health Sports Coaches who help to increase:

- self confidence

- self-regulation

- develop self worth

- develop social skills

- increase mental wellbeing

This will all help to support social inclusion and physical and emotional strengths and achievements.  

Referrals are accepted by individuals self referring, family and friend referrals or professional referrals.

The Frank Bruno Foundation offer University student placement opportunities for Mental Health Student Nurses, Childrens and Young People's Student Nurses and Occupational Therapy Students.

As The Frank Bruno Foundation is a charity it has to rely heavily on donations to help to continue to deliver the programmes.  

A testimonial was received from a previous programme ..."I have been using the tools taught from the Foundation to manage my everyday well-being and mental health. Prior to accessing the support, I was heavily reliant on medication but understanding the importance of exercise, healthy nutrition and learning how to manage my mindset has become just as important to me in life’. (Client)" 

Funds raised will provide two 8 week Round by Round Programmes for those in need, helping clients to identify and address their problems, providing a safe and more engaging context for the development of future mental health.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made