Off The Ropes

Off The Ropes was created as a result of a shared passion in the sport of boxing and an understanding of the benefits that the discipline can create in young people and adults. Off The Ropes aims to improve the physical health of children and adults under mental health services or at risk of being referred to primary or secondary health services in London and Kent. Qualified boxing and health professionals engage with individuals and focus on improving and managing participants mental health symptoms using a fully integrated approach which tackles personal and social issues. The teams purpose is to create champions in the ring and life by enabling participants to fulfil their broader potential whilst developing social networks within a shared interest – the sport of boxing. We have developed five non-contact boxing programmes to improve people’s physical and mental health. These are based on a methodology which serves to engage, inspire and help people grow in confidence. We then measure the impact that the programme has had on their lives- Hospital in-reach - School in-reach - Community re-engagement - Corporate in-reach - Stressbusting Saturdays