Make a difference

Our services are more than just martial arts. It’s structure, mentorship, belonging, and a chance to realise potential in a way that feels real, relatable, and pressure-free. It’s about building confidence, trust, and long-term resilience – not quick fixes.

By getting behind our mission, you’re not just supporting a project – you’re backing a movement that puts young men first, meets them where they are, and stays with them through every step of their journey.

Your support makes that possible. Your belief makes the difference.

Our Supporters

North Durham Academy
Evolve Academy
Newcastle College
Tanfield School
The Childrens Society
Whickham School

Ways to Support Us

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Partner with Us

We believe in the power of partnership to create long-term impact for young people facing some of life’s toughest challenges. Whether you’re a local business, school, charity, or public service, partnering with us means joining a shared mission to empower young people through respect, resilience, and community connection.

Our work supports those navigating mental health struggles, school disengagement, exploitation risks, and more—using martial arts, mentoring, and holistic support as tools for transformation. But we know we’re stronger together.

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Become a Partner Gym

We’re looking for like-minded gyms that want to do more than just train fighters – we want to train futures. By becoming a partner gym, you’ll be opening your doors to young people who need structure, safety, and support in a space that empowers them to grow.

Our program uses martial arts as a tool for personal development, helping young people improve their mental health, confidence, and motivation. As a partner gym, you’ll be part of that transformation – offering access to your facilities and being a key part of a community-led, trauma-informed approach.

Post Fight Celebration at The Mental Shift

Corporate Sponsorships

We’re inviting purpose-driven businesses to partner with us through corporate sponsorships that make a real, measurable difference to young people in our community. Our work supports those facing mental health challenges, exploitation, exclusion, and poverty – offering structure, support, and self-belief through martial arts, mentoring, and personal development.

As a sponsor, your business won’t just fund a program – you’ll help build futures. You’ll be directly contributing to a solution that is local, impactful, and deeply human.

Interview at The Mental Shift

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering with us means more than just giving back – it means showing up for young people who need connection, consistency, and care. We’re always looking for passionate, reliable individuals who want to be part of something real.

Our programme supports young people facing challenges such as mental health struggles, neurodiversity, exploitation risk, and school disengagement. Through martial arts, mentoring, and community-building, we help them build confidence, resilience, and purpose – and volunteers are a huge part of that journey.

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Donate Today

Help us reach our yearly goal of £12,000 to help support young lads across our region.

FAQs

Yes. These are discussed on a case-by-case basis. To discuss your requirements and see how we can best work together on these please contact our fundraising and events manager on 07510600722.

Not at all. Whether you’re volunteering, donating, or helping spread the word, what matters most is your passion and commitment. We provide all the training and support you’ll need, especially if you’re working directly with young people.

100% of donations go directly towards delivering our programme. That includes equipment, gym access, private sessions, mentoring support, and training resources for young people who need it most.

Yes! We’re always open to corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or in-kind support. Whether you want to fund a young person’s place, run a workplace fundraiser, or offer opportunities through your business, we’d love to collaborate.

Absolutely. We offer flexible opportunities to suit your availability—from one-off event support to longer-term involvement. Even small contributions of time or effort can make a big impact.