Northampton boxing charity given funding boost from housing developer

A Northampton based charity established by former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno has received a £1,000 funding boost from a housebuilder.

The Frank Bruno Foundation, which provides support for young people, has been awarded the funding as part of Persimmon Homes’ Building Futures scheme.

The initiative aims to support community groups working with under-18s across three categories – education & arts, health and sport.

Alison Evans from the Frank Bruno Foundation said: “We are thrilled to have received this financial assistance from Persimmon Homes.

“Our new building – the Round by Round Centre in Standen’s Barn – will be delivering a 12-week wellbeing programme, together with a non-contact boxing and fitness programme and a needs-led wraparound support programme.

“This is available for anyone aged over 13 years and lives in the UK and who has been referred by a professional body. We hope to make a really positive difference to people’s lives.”

Simon McDonald, regional managing director of Persimmon Homes Midlands, added: “We are so proud of the difference our Building Futures scheme can make to the grassroots organisations working every day within our local communities.

“With so many chances to win vital funding for their projects, we urge charities, schools and sports clubs to apply online now.”

Building Futures, Persimmon Homes’ scheme, aims to give away £1million to charities across the UK that deliver vital community projects.

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