Moves Different: September Round-Up

A month of big moments, new faces and stories worth sharing. September took Moves Different from boxing gyms and college campuses to community festivals and national spotlights, with young people at the heart of it all.

Sport Wales Spotlight on Moves Different (Wales)
Sport Wales visited Tiger Bay Boxing Club during a Moves Different session, joined by Welsh Commonwealth medallist Owain Harris-Allan. Young people had the chance to train with Owain and hear about his experiences in boxing, while the media team filmed a special feature with one participant about the difference Moves Different and Tiger Bay have made to his life.

Rotherham College Taster Sessions (Yorkshire)
Apprentice, Dominic Chesterton and Yorkshire Project Lead, Holly Boden visited two Rotherham College Group sites to deliver boxing tasters and speak directly with students about Moves Different. The sessions introduced the programme to a wide range of young people and college staff, while opening up opportunities to return and engage with more students in the future.

Coaching Ethnically Diverse Women – Toolkit Launch (Birmingham)
Midlands Project Lead, Michelle Butler and Apprentice, Danny Tierney attended the launch of a new toolkit from Warwickshire Cricket Foundation and the University of Birmingham, focused on improving engagement with ethnically diverse women and girls. The event offered useful insight to support Moves Different’s approach, alongside opportunities to connect with other professionals working to make sport more inclusive across Birmingham.

Youth Endowment Fund Visit to Pat Benson Boxing Academy (Birmingham)
A representative from the Youth Endowment Fund, alongside referral partner Aquarius, visited Pat Benson Boxing Academy to see a Moves Different session first-hand. The visit offered an opportunity to showcase how the programme works in a club environment and the role boxing can play in engaging and supporting young people.

Opulence Gala and VEDA Awards 2026 (Leicester)
Michelle also attended the VEDA Women’s Club CIC Awards after being nominated for Inspirational Woman of the Year in recognition of her work in sport across Leicestershire and beyond. The evening celebrated women making a difference in their communities and provided another opportunity to build connections with those supporting disadvantaged groups across the region.

South Bank College Freshers’ Fairs (London)
London Project Lead, Kirsty McMahon and Apprentice, Allen Kabanda took Moves Different to South Bank College’s Clapham and Nine Elms campuses for their Freshers’ Fairs, combining programme information and giveaways with boxing activation sessions. The events helped introduce Moves Different to new students and staff while continuing to strengthen the programme’s relationship with the college.

Rotherham Show 2026 (Yorkshire)
Elsewhere, Holly and Dominic joined delivery club, Unity Boxing Centre, at Rotherham’s biggest cultural and community festival, where the club’s boxing ring attracted plenty of attention throughout the day. Boxers showcased their skills, Dom stepped into the ring for some sparring, and the team connected with potential referral partners while promoting both Moves Different and Unity’s work in the local community.

Emerge East Festival (London)
Kirsty and Allen joined the Emerge East Festival at Barking Riverside for a busy day celebrating culture and community. Boxing activation sessions proved popular with young people, while the Moves Different stall gave the team the chance to speak with young people, parents, community organisations and potential partners about getting involved in the programme.