GB Boxing works with a wide range of partners, sponsors and associates in delivering the World Class Performance Programme. This includes funding partners, commercial partnerships and value-in-kind relationships whereby organisations supply goods and services.
Further information on partnership opportunities with GB Boxing are available here or by contacting Matt Holt at matt.holt@gbboxing.org.uk.
GB Boxing’s existing partners and associates are:
Funding Partner
UK Sport is the primary funder of Olympic sport in Great Britain and provides GB Boxing with a funding grant made-up of contributions from the National Lottery and the Exchequer.
UK Sport’s vision is to inspire the nation through Olympic and Paralympic success. Primarily this means working closely with partner sporting organisations and strategically investing in National Governing Bodies of sport to deliver medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. UK Sport’s strategic direction helped British sports and athletes make history at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games by winning more medals in Rio, than when hosting the Games at London 2012, with 67 Olympic and 147 Paralympic medals won.
Official Partner
Powerday, London’s largest family owned Waste and Recycling Company, have partnered with with GB Boxing for the forthcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualification Tournament to be staged in the Copperbox, the London 2012 Olympic venue, from 14th-24th March 2020 and through to the Olympic Games.
Powerday Chairman Mick Crossan and Vice Chairman Edward Crossan stated: ‘As part of our commitment to the sport across London, the Powerday Foundation has developed, sourced and delivered over £14 million of funding for boxing clubs and projects at grass roots level. We are now also pleased to support our national elite ‘Lionhearts’ who will be seeking to fulfil their goals and aspirations – competing at the highest level of sport in Tokyo this year. As a company we have continued our support of an inspirational sport right through from London 2012 to today, via our community projects across the capital, supporting the health and mental well-being of young people and talented boxers.
Official Kit and Equipment Partner
STING is a supplier of premium boxing equipment for Olympic boxers, professionals and fitness participants. From gloves to protective equipment, coaching products, accessories and punch bags; there is nothing quite like the feeling og a STING product.
The best materials, the latest design techniques and the most skilled craftsmen all come together in one factory to focus on one brand, STING. It’s not until you put one of our gloves on your hand that you can get a sense of the unrivalled of STING
STING hold a special place in Olympic history as the supplier to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. As an official licensee to AIBA (International Boxing Association) we have supplied the best events and the best countries with our world class competitive equipment.
Athlete Performance Solutions (Nike Boxing) is the Official Footwear Supplier of GB Boxing.
Official Community Partner
Sheffield Futures is GB Boxing’s Official Community Partner. Sheffield Futures often use sport and boxing to engage with young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds and inspire them to achieve wider personal development and inspires life chances through sport.
Boxers from the GB Boxing squad regularly appear at community events and projects run by Sheffield Futures to provide inspiration, positive role models and support fundraising activities.
Supporting local businesses
GB Boxing is a member of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, which is a membership organisation that aims to support, connect and grow local businesses across the region. GB Boxing has collaborated with the Chamber on fundraising events and by hosting ‘Breakfast club’ meetings at its gym in Sheffield.
The Sheffield Chamber of Commerce was established in 1857 and is accredited through the national body, the British Chambers of Commerce. The Sheffield Chamber aims to make sure the views of its members are represented to key decision makers in local and central government and that the decisions they make, reflect the interests of local businessesand the region as a whole.
