“She holds space with genuine warmth, zero judgement and deep understanding.”
— Programme Participant
“Joining this programme gave me the confidence I never knew I had. I am proud of how far I have come.”
— Community Member
“The support I received changed my life. I finally felt heard, seen and valued as a person.”
— Volunteer & Participant
“At first, I only came because my mate was coming. I didn’t think I’d actually enjoy it. By the end, I did not want it to finish.”
— J.M., Stronger Together Participant
“It wasn’t like school where someone is just talking at you. They actually listened to us and treated us with respect.”
— A.K., Stronger Together Participant
“I used to get angry really quickly and just react. The sessions helped me think before I do something I’d regret.”
— D.R., Stronger Together Participant
“I’ve got more confidence now. Before I wouldn’t really speak in front of people, but towards the end I was getting involved in everything.”
— S.T., Stronger Together Participant
“The boxing and training got me through the door, but it ended up being about much more than fitness.”
— K.B., Stronger Together Participant
“I liked that we could talk about stuff without anyone taking the piss out of you. You could actually be yourself.”
— M.A., Stronger Together Participant
“It gave me something positive to go to instead of just being out with my mates doing nothing.”
— R.H., Stronger Together Participant
“Some of the conversations made me look at the people I have around me and where I actually want my life to go.”
— T.S., Stronger Together Participant
“I didn’t really talk about how I felt before. I normally just kept everything in or got angry. Being around other lads made me realise I wasn’t the only one dealing with stuff.”
— I.N., Stronger Together Participant
“The coaches didn’t treat us like we were bad kids. They spoke to us properly and expected more from us. That made me want to do better.”
— Z.A., Stronger Together Participant
“I’ve learned that being strong isn’t about fighting or acting like nothing bothers you. Sometimes you just need to talk.”
— Y.M., Stronger Together Participant
“Before this, I didn’t really have anything I was working towards. Now I’m thinking more about college, work and what I actually want to do.”
— H.R., Stronger Together Participant
“There were boys there I probably wouldn’t have spoken to normally, but we became proper close. It felt like a brotherhood by the end.”
— B.K., Stronger Together Participant
“My mum even noticed I was different. I was calmer at home and wasn’t arguing as much.”
— N.J., Stronger Together Participant
“I wish there were more things like this for boys around here. There’s lots telling us what we’re doing wrong, but not many places actually helping us to do better.”
— F.M., Stronger Together Participant
“I came for the boxing, but I left with more confidence, better people around me and a different mindset. Stronger Together showed me there’s more that I can do with my life.”
— C.A., Stronger Together Participant