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Reset Refocus Rebuild

Atlas Amateur Boxing Club is a Leicester-based charity using boxing, mentoring and structured support to build discipline, confidence, fitness and positive routines. Whether you are joining for fitness, developing as an amateur boxer, referring a young person, volunteering or supporting our community work, Atlas ABC is a place to reset, refocus and rebuild.

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LocationLeicester · LE5 5LH
AffiliationEngland Boxing
CharityNo. 1217348
Weekly13 sessions

Five ways we work, one mission

We deliver community boxing sessions, amateur boxing development and evidence-led boxing mentoring for young people. Our work combines boxing discipline with positive relationships, routine, emotional regulation, confidence and personal development.

01 / CommunityAll ages

Community Boxing

Box Cubs, Atlas Youth, Atlas Adults, women only self defence and SEND-inclusive sessions for every age group in Leicester.

See sessions
02 / PerformanceCompetitive

Amateur Boxing

An England Boxing affiliated pathway, from assessed entry through to club bouts for committed boxers.

Trial & assessment
03 / SupportSchools & partners

Mentoring and Referral Support

Working with schools, youth justice and family services to support young people referred into the club and signpost the right help.

Make a referral
04 / MentoringReferrals

The Reset Programme
Boxing Mentoring

Structured non-contact 1:1 boxing mentoring for at-risk young people, building confidence, coping skills and a way forward.

The mentoring
05 / PeopleGive time

Volunteering

A coaching pathway for local people and volunteering days for corporate partners who want to back young people.

Get involved

The Reset Programme
Boxing Mentoring

Structured 1:1 support helping young people Reset, Refocus and Rebuild.

Who it's forYoung people at risk of offending, NEET, or disengaged from school
Referred bySchools, youth justice, children & family services and community partners
Approach1:1 non-contact boxing, trusted relationships & goal-focused mentoring
The team at Atlas are key role models for some of our children, and the gym has become their second home. Shannen Merwick · Team Manager, Leicester City Youth Justice Service
How the mentoring works
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Referral
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Baseline review
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1:1 mentoring
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Development
05
Final review
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Report back

What's included

  • 01DBS-checked coaches with valid safeguarding and First Aid
  • 02Structured 1:1 non-contact boxing mentoring sessions
  • 03Trusted adult relationships and goal-focused conversations
  • 04Baseline and final wellbeing reviews for every young person
  • 05Reporting back to referring schools and partners
What our partners say
Pupils learnt an array of important skills during their time on the programme. From a behavioural perspective, great improvements have been seen in maturity, de-escalation and self-accountability.
Judgemeadow Community College
Staff understand how children may be affected by trauma and background. Aysha and the coaches provide our children with a safe space, and even encourage staff to join in too.
Leicester City Youth Justice Service
A young person's own words on what the mentoring has meant to them.
Young person's testimony coming soon

Already producing positive change

Through boxing, mentoring and structured support, Atlas ABC helps young people build confidence, coping skills, self-belief, emotional awareness and positive relationships. The 2025-26 outcomes show strong improvements in wellbeing, social connection, optimism, relaxation and problem-solving.

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The full 2025-26 Boxing Mentoring outcomes report, covering wellbeing, coping, confidence, self-belief and emotional awareness, is available to schools, funders and referral partners.

About the mentoring Make a referral enquiry
Why it matters Atlas ABC · Leicester

More than a boxing gym, a place to train, grow and belong

Atlas ABC is more than a boxing gym. We provide a safe, structured space where young people and adults can train, grow, connect and develop the confidence to make positive choices inside and outside the gym.

  1. 01Confidence
  2. 02Discipline
  3. 03Belonging
  4. 04Routine
  5. 05Mentoring

See what we do, hear who we do it for

A look inside the club: training, youth sessions and community work. New films are in production at 65a Chesterfield Road with Restaurant Flicks, premiering here soon.

In production Bag work training inside the gym
Inside the gym65a Chesterfield Rd · 2026
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In production A young person training at Atlas
Youth sessionsAtlas Youth · 2026
02:08
In production Conditioning and fitness training
ConditioningCommunity fitness · 2026
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Thirteen sessions, five days a week

From Box Cubs to amateur development, women only self defence to SEND-inclusive boxing. Find a session that fits.

Effective June 2026 · Subject to change
Mon
18:30–19:30Box Cubs6–8 yrs · Walk-in
19:00–20:30Amateur BoxersAssessed · England Boxing
Tue
18:30–19:30Atlas Youth9–17 yrs · Walk-in
19:30–21:00Atlas Adults18+ · Walk-in
Wed
10:30Women Only Self DefenceWomen · Booking
17:30–18:30SEND Children BoxingSEND · Booking
18:30–19:30Box Cubs6–8 yrs · Walk-in
19:00–20:30Amateur BoxersAssessed · England Boxing
Thu
18:30–19:30Atlas Youth9–17 yrs · Walk-in
19:30–21:00Atlas Adults18+ · Walk-in
Fri
18:00–19:00Atlas Youth9–17 yrs · Walk-in
19:00–20:00Atlas Adults18+ · Walk-in
20:00–21:00Amateur BoxersAssessed · England Boxing

Just turn up, or register ahead

Community sessions (Box Cubs, Atlas Youth, Atlas Adults) are walk-in, no booking needed. Anyone aged 17 or under needs a parent or guardian at their first session to complete registration. Women Only Self Defence and SEND Children Boxing require booking. Call 07399 922 963.

Register for community sessions

All sessions delivered by DBS-checked coaches in a safe, supervised, structured environment.

QR code linking to the Atlas ABC community session registration form Scan to register
In their words

Sport can play a key role in supporting children to grow, thrive, find belonging and work towards a goal, something most of our children desperately need.

Shannen Merwick · Team Manager Leicester City Youth Justice Service

Help us keep this accessible

Atlas ABC relies on community support, volunteers, funding and partnerships to keep boxing and youth development accessible. Your support helps us provide safe sessions, equipment, mentoring, referral work and opportunities for young people and adults in Leicester.

Corporate partnerships

Back local young people, and be seen doing it

For Leicester businesses that want to support youth development, sport, mentoring and community safety, with logo placement, named programme support, volunteering days and annual impact updates.

Partner With Us
  • 01Equipment Partner
  • 02Boxing Mentoring Sponsor
  • 03Young Person Support Sponsor
  • 04Event Sponsor
  • 05Employee Volunteering Partner

Registered charity 1217348 · Every donation goes directly into sessions, kit and coaching

The people behind Atlas

Atlas is run by qualified, DBS-checked coaches and a board of local trustees, with a volunteer coaching pathway bringing through the next generation.

Our mission

To harness the power of boxing to inspire personal growth and drive community advancement, creating opportunities for all to thrive.

Our vision

To empower the community, supporting the delivery of lasting positive social change.

Our values

Respect · Discipline · Commitment · Safety · Community · Confidence · Accountability · Opportunity

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Aysha Limbada

Co-founder / Director / Coach

Co-founder leading strategy, club operations, programme development, accounts, funding, referrals, community delivery, mentoring and coaching oversight.

Designated Welfare Officer
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Gary Lescott

Co-founder / Director / Head Coach

Co-founder and Head Coach supporting boxing delivery, coaching standards, session structure, athlete development and the club's community coaching pathway.

John BarkerTrustee · Governance, oversight & strategic development
Tasnim MusaTrustee · Governance, oversight & strategic development
Guy DurhamTrustee · Governance, oversight & strategic development
RanbirVolunteer Coach · Coaching pathway
Aadam BarberVolunteer Coach · Coaching pathway

All Atlas ABC coaches delivering sessions are qualified, hold valid safeguarding and First Aid, and are DBS checked. Safeguarding and welfare are central to club delivery, and the Designated Welfare Officer is Aysha Limbada.

Get in touch

If you would like to join a session, refer a young person, volunteer, sponsor the club or speak to us about partnership work, please contact Atlas ABC using the form below or email the club directly. We aim to reply within two working days.

Send us a message

Thank you. Message received.

Aysha or one of the team will reply within two working days.

Visit the gym

Atlas ABC Leicester

65a Chesterfield Road
Leicester, LE5 5LH
United Kingdom
Phone · 07399 922 963
Email · atlasboxing@yahoo.com
Instagram · @atlas.boxing
Charity · 1217348  ·  Company · 15922697
Safeguarding

Atlas ABC is committed to creating a safe, respectful and structured environment for everyone who trains, volunteers or engages with our programmes. All coaches delivering sessions are qualified, hold valid safeguarding and First Aid, and are DBS checked. The Designated Welfare Officer is Aysha Limbada.

Safeguarding policy & contact →