Box Smart

Quick Summary

Box Smart is a place-based diversionary sports programme supporting young people on the Orchard Park estate in North Hull and across the city. It works alongside local services to avoid duplication, engage young people most at risk of violence, and share best practice to ensure long-term impact.

The programme delivers three weekly sessions for school-aged young people and two sessions for young adults (male and female), with a new 16–18 session launching to support those at risk of becoming NEET. It uses sport and physical activity to reduce involvement in crime and violence, while improving mental well-being, social connection, and future aspirations.

Each session includes boxing-inspired fitness activities, followed by discussions on well-being and life skills such as stress management, relationships, and confidence. Sessions end with a “cool down” in the community café, where participants can socialise, access partner support (e.g. police, mental health services, and advice agencies), and take part in informal workshops.

Box Smart works in partnership with schools, Humberside Police, Connect Well, Citizens Advice, Active Humber, and St Michael’s Youth Project to identify and support participants. Each young person receives a goal-setting journal to encourage reflection and progression into other positive activities.

Sessions typically support 15 to 20 participants and are open-ended, allowing ongoing engagement while promoting pathways into further opportunities.

Delivery Organisation: City of Hull Sport and Community Group CIC

Schedule:

Day	Monday	Tuesday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Location	City of Hull Sport & Community Group:222-224 Orchard Park Road	City of Hull Sport & Community Group: 222-224 Orchard Park Road	City of Hull Sport & Community Group: 222-224 Orchard Park Road	City of Hull Sport & Community Group: 222-224 Orchard Park Road	City of Hull Sport & Community Group: 222-224 Orchard Park Road	City of Hull Sport & Community Group: 222-224 Orchard Park Road
Time	7:30pm to 9pm	6pm to 7:30pm	7:30pm to 9pm	6pm to 7:30pm	6pm to 7:30pm	6pm to 7:30pm
Beneficiary	Young people aged 16 to 18 at risk of serious violence	Women aged 18 to 25 at risk of serious violence	Men aged 18 to 25 at risk of serious violence	Young people aged 10 to 12 at risk of serious violence (school years 6 & 7)	Young people aged 12 to 14 at risk of serious violence (school years 8 & 9)	Young people aged 14 to 16 at risk of serious violence (school years 10 & 11)

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