London’s legendary Repton Boxing Club secures major investment to transform facilities and expand youth provision
Government-backed Better Youth Spaces grant and funding from the Powerday Foundation will help create state-of-the-art facilities for 100 new young members
Repton Boxing Club – the oldest and most decorated amateur boxing club in the United Kingdom – has announced a landmark transformation of its facilities in Bethnal Green that will be delivered thanks to funding received from the Government’s Better Youth Spaces programme and the Powerday Foundation.
The investment will fund the complete renovation of the club’s changing rooms, showers and youth meeting spaces, and enable Repton Boxing Club to welcome 100 new young participants aged eight to 18 through extended opening hours and new tailored sessions.
Founded over 130 years ago and based in the heart of East London, ‘The Repton’ has produced more than 300 National Champions, 150 England Internationals, seven World Champions – including Darren Barker, Sunny Edwards, Charlie Edwards and Daniel Dubois – and Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison. This latest investment ensures its world-class legacy continues to serve future generations of young Londoners.
The Better Youth Spaces programme is a £30.5 million capital grants initiative, funded by the UK Government and administered by Social Investment Business. Designed to deliver fast-paced, tangible improvements for young people, the fund supports small-scale capital projects that help youth organisations in some of England’s most under-served communities better support the young people in their care. Government money reaching grassroots sport is one of the quieter ways politics touches boxing, and the markets on the rest of it are covered in our political betting sites guide.
Nick Temple, CEO, Social Investment Business, commented: “We are excited to be partnering with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to support youth services in priority areas in England and create better youth spaces for young people. The fund will help to expand access, create safer spaces, and make youth services more sustainable, a real boost for communities which need it most, creating lasting impact for young people’s wellbeing.”
David Robinson, Chairman of the Repton Boxing Club, added: “We are extremely grateful to Better Youth Spaces and our long-term partners at the Powerday Foundation for enabling us to improve our facilities and provision – quality changing rooms, showers, and a safe youth meeting space that the young people of Tower Hamlets truly deserve.”
The Powerday Foundation – the charitable arm of Powerday, a London-based independent waste management and recycling company – was founded in 2011 to improve the lives of young Londoners through sports, education, and employment opportunities. For over a decade, it has channelled funding, resources, and expertise into boxing clubs and grassroots organisations throughout the capital.
Edward Crossan, CEO of Powerday, said: “We are immensely proud of the support we have given boxing clubs across London over the last 15 years. This latest project will enhance Repton’s facilities and provide a safe environment to enjoy sport and social engagement. We’re excited to see more young boxers benefit from the club’s incredible facilities and coaching, and look forward to seeing more future champions.”
