London Community Boxing

What London Community Boxing does

London Community Boxing (LCB) is a registered charity founded in 2013 and headquartered at 3-4 Bellenden Road Business Centre, Peckham, London SE15 4RF. It operates a single physical boxing gym delivering group fitness classes (Boxing HIIT, Boxing Development, Sparring, Women's Only Boxing, Kickboxing, Functional Fitness, Functional Strength Training, Kettlebells), open gym access, personal coaching, and a structured youth pathway from Tiny Academy (ages 5-8) through Junior Academy and Junior Development to a competitive Amateur Team. All coaches are England Boxing qualified and affiliated.

The organisation monetises through a tiered subscription model: Standard Adult membership at £45/month, Unlimited Classes at £70/month, and Unlimited at £90/month, with discounted Student/NHS membership at £30/month and donation-based Community Boxing Classes for Universal Credit recipients. Supplementary revenue comes from pay-as-you-go walk-in rates (£1-£12), pre-paid class block bookings (e.g., 10 classes for £96), personal coaching, and one-off fundraising events such as wine tastings. Pricing has been frozen since opening to maintain accessibility. A significant portion of operations is grant-funded, principally by Sport England, enabling free or heavily subsidised community outreach.

Beyond commercial gym services, LCB runs a substantial community outreach portfolio in partnership with Southwark Council (Youth Offending Service), NHS (STEP early psychosis programme), In Your Corner (CONNECT mental wellbeing programme), Cherry Garden and Greenvale special schools, South London Cares, Burgess Sports, and Dream Believe Achieve. Outreach programmes include CONNECT, Boxing Recovery, Youth Disability Sessions, Mothers & Children, Elderly Social Club, and STEP, all delivered free to participants. Distribution occurs via website, mobile app, walk-in, and referral pipelines through CAMHS, Children's Services, and Family Early Help. The organisation is governed by a Board of Trustees with 12 total employees.

Name

London Community Boxing

Legal name

London Community Boxing

Website

https://londoncommunityboxing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

London Community Boxing is a registered charity operating a single boxing gym in Peckham, London, serving paying adult and youth fitness members alongside free community outreach programmes for at-risk, mental health, disability, and elderly populations via council, NHS, and school partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Combat Sports Gyms (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai) (HSADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Classes (HSADABAF), Combat Sports Clubs/Teams (MMA Gyms/Teams, Boxing Clubs, Pro Wrestling Stables) (MPAKABAC)

Keywords

• Community boxing gym
• Fitness classes
• Amateur boxing club
• Youth outreach programs
• Charity fitness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Peckham, London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Gym Memberships: Monthly and annual membership plans offering unlimited or limited access to gym facilities and classes. Membership tiers include Standard Adult (£45/month), Unlimited Classes (£70/month), and Unlimited (£90/month), with discounts for students/NHS and 6-month/annual commitment options.
2. Class Fees: Pay-as-you-go class attendance for non-members. Adult classes £10, students/NHS £5, kids £1 per session. Community and women's only classes operate on donation basis up to £5.
3. Block Bookings: Pre-paid class bundles offering discounts - 10 classes for £96 (price of 8), 5 classes for £48 (price of 4).
4. Grant Funding: Grant funding from Sport England and other bodies supports outreach activities provided free or heavily subsidised to participants.
5. Fundraising Events: Charity events such as wine tasting fundraisers (£50 per ticket) with proceeds supporting community outreach programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

London Community Boxing is a registered charity that operates a boxing gym in Peckham, London, offering group fitness and boxing classes (Boxing HIIT, Boxing Development, Sparring, Kickboxing, Functional Fitness, Kettlebells, Women's Only Boxing), kids' academies, personal coaching, and open gym access. It also delivers community outreach programs including the CONNECT emotional wellbeing programme, Recovery Programme, Youth Offending Service sessions, Mothers & Children sessions, Elderly Social Clubs, and disability sessions. Memberships, pay-as-you-go classes, block bookings, and grant-funded outreach together form its revenue mix.

Product overview

London Community Boxing is a charity providing boxing and fitness services through a multi-tiered membership model and pay-as-you-go options. The core offerings include group fitness classes (Boxing HIIT, Boxing Development, Sparring, Women's Only Boxing, Kickboxing, Functional Fitness, Functional Strength Training, Kettlebells), Open Gym access, and Personal Coaching sessions. Youth services are structured through three branded programs: Tiny Academy (ages 5-8), Junior Academy (ages 8-12), and Junior Development (ages 10-17). The Amateur Team provides competitive boxing pathways. Community outreach is delivered through specialized programs including CONNECT (mental health), Recovery Program, Youth Disability Sessions, Youth Offending Service Sessions, Mothers & Children Sessions, Elderly Social Club, and STEP Program. Membership tiers include Standard Adult (£45/month), Unlimited Classes (£70/month), Unlimited Adult (£90/month), Student/NHS (£30/month), and Community Boxing for universal credit recipients (donation-based). All services are bookable via the website and mobile app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boxing HIIT High-paced boxing conditioning class featuring skipping, shadow boxing, bag work, floor work, and instructor-led exercises. 45 minutes on weekdays and 1 hour on weekends, aimed at adults seeking fitness-oriented boxing training.
• Boxing Development Technique-focused boxing classes for beginner to intermediate participants covering shadow boxing, partner drills, and skill development methods, lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Sparring Technical and conditional sparring class for medically carded intermediate members, requiring headguards, 14oz gloves, and mouthguards. Sessions are 1 hour.
• Women's Only Boxing Mixed boxing and strength conditioning class in a women-only environment behind closed doors, welcoming all fitness levels. 1-hour sessions.
• Kickboxing Beginner to intermediate kickboxing class covering basic and fundamental skills including partner work, bag drills, and pad work in 45-minute lunch sessions.
• Functional Fitness Strength and conditioning class working with kettlebells, dumbbells, and bodyweight movements, focusing on isolated, compound, and explosive movements with emphasis on form. 45-minute classes.
• Functional Strength Training Evening strength-focused class designed to improve boxing mechanics and conditioning for cardio, speed, and power. Developed by amateur coach Chris. 1-hour classes.
• Kettlebells Strength and conditioning class solely working with kettlebells, teaching mixed isolated, compound, and explosive movements with strong focus on form. 45-minute classes.
• Open Gym Open workout space under the arches accommodating boxing, strength, and cardiovascular exercise, available for members and walk-in visitors.
• Personal Coaching One-on-one, two-on-one, and small group personal training sessions covering fitness goals, strength, cardio, boxing technique, or martial arts development, delivered by individual coaches with varied specializations.
• Tiny Academy Fun introduction to boxing for children ages 5-8 years, teaching basics through activities and easy drills, with 30-minute Saturday sessions including 'Tiny Academy plus' for advanced children.
• Junior Academy Boxing classes for children ages 8-12 years, from beginners to more advanced students, covering general fitness and progression toward development classes, with 45-minute Saturday sessions.
• Junior Development Boxing classes for students ages 10-17 who have completed Junior Academy or are beginners, preparing them for potential progression to the junior amateur squad. 1-hour sessions on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Amateur Team Competitive amateur boxing program providing high-quality coaching for junior, youth, senior, male, and female boxers seeking to compete at local, regional, national, and international tournaments. All coaches are England Boxing qualified and affiliated.
• CONNECT Programme Award-winning non-contact boxing programme in partnership with In Your Corner, combining boxing skills with evidence-based psychological intervention for young people aged 11-18 with emotional wellbeing support needs. Free for participants.
• Recovery Programme Boxing class and community for people in 12-step recovery programmes. Combines readings and discussion on recovery topics, guided meditation, and a 1-hour boxing class. Run by coach Emma Middleton who has 4 years of recovery experience.
• Youth Disability Sessions Additional needs and disability non-contact boxing and fitness sessions held Wednesdays 2-4pm, offering accessible training for youth and adults with disabilities in a welcoming environment.
• Youth Offending Service Sessions Non-contact boxing sessions for Southwark Council's Youth Offending Service participants. Free for participants, with several young people from the programme going on to employment including at LCB.
• Mothers & Children Sessions Partnership with Burgess Sport providing boxing fitness sessions for mothers with small children from the Aylesbury Estate in Southwark. Classes held at the gym with children welcome. Funded by Sport England, free for participants.
• Elderly Social Club Social clubs including boxing fitness classes for elderly participants, providing opportunities for intergenerational connection and community involvement. Partnered with organisations such as South London Cares.
• STEP Programme Weekly sessions for adults aged 18-35 in the Southwark NHS Team for Early Psychosis programme, free for participants who may have struggled to leave home.
• Wine Tasting Fundraiser Charity wine tasting event featuring guided tasting of six wines, sparkling aperitif, and snacks, with proceeds funding LCB's community outreach programmes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of mothers reported improved self-esteem after attending mothers and children sessions
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• In Your CornercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning partnership delivering the CONNECT programme - a non-contact boxing programme with integrated emotional wellbeing support for young people aged 11-18. In Your Corner provides clinical psychology expertise; LCB provides the gym space and boxing coaching. Young people are referred from local agencies across health, social care, youth justice, and education. The project uses evidence-based psychological interventions alongside boxing skills in group settings.
• Southwark CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Southwark Council for youth services including Youth Offending Service sessions and holiday provision programmes. Council refers young people to LCB programmes and co-funds holiday activities.
• Burgess SportssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver sessions for mothers with small children from the Aylesbury Estate. Sessions held at LCB gym, funded by Sport England.
• Dream, Believe, AchievesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for holiday provision sessions for young people, including boxing, archery, and laser tag activities. Sessions are free for participants.
• South London CaressupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to run Social Clubs for elderly community members, including boxing fitness classes at the LCB gym. Provides opportunities for older people to connect with younger neighbours.
• Cherry Garden Primary SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular weekly non-contact boxing and fitness sessions for children with complex mental and physical disabilities at this special school in Peckham.
• Greenvale SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly sessions at two purpose-built sites for secondary students with severe learning difficulties in Forest Hill. LCB delivers two sessions per site (one for students, one for staff).
• England BoxingcoreOthersGoverning body for amateur boxing in England. All LCB coaches are fully qualified by and affiliated to England Boxing. LCB Amateur Boxing Club operates under England Boxing affiliation for competition and coaching standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 1Rebel: London boutique fitness brand offering boxing, HIIT, and strength classes. Comparable fitness boxing class format and central-London consumer base, but operates as a commercial multi-site chain rather than a community charity.
• Everyone Active: UK-wide leisure operator running council-leisure contracts including group fitness. Comparable as a membership-based sports and recreation operator working in partnership with local authorities, but at much larger scale and broader fitness scope.
• Gymbox: Established London fitness chain offering group boxing and HIIT classes. Comparable boxing-led group fitness offering and London consumer market, but operates as a multi-site commercial gym rather than a community-focused facility.

Direct peers

• Eastside Boxing: Community boxing charity in East London delivering boxing-based programmes for young people and excluded groups. Closely aligned social mission, referral partnerships with public services, and grant-funded operating model.
• Repton Boxing Club: Historic East London amateur boxing club affiliated to England Boxing that combines grassroots community engagement with competitive amateur boxing. Comparable as a community-rooted boxing gym with both a recreational membership base and amateur pathway.
• Kobox: London boxing-inspired fitness studio offering HIIT-style boxing classes. Comparable group boxing class format and target consumer, though operating as a commercial premium brand rather than a community charity.
• Fight for Peace: London-based charity using boxing and martial arts combined with education and personal development to support young people in deprived communities. Directly comparable mission, funding model (grants + partnerships), and target segments (youth at risk, mental health).

Others

• England Boxing: National governing body for amateur boxing in England. LCB is affiliated to England Boxing and all coaches hold its qualifications; relevant ecosystem peer governing amateur boxing standards, competitions, and coach certification.
• Sport England: UK public body distributing National Lottery and government funds to grassroots sport. LCB's outreach programmes (Mothers & Children, Aylesbury Estate sessions) are funded by Sport England grants, making it the most material funding counterparty rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• BKB (Boxing Kulture Boxers): Boutique boxing-fitness concept combining boxing technique work with conditioning classes. Comparable group boxing class format and aspirational positioning for adult fitness consumers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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