A BOXING academy in Bude has launched its support for a children’s charity helping impoverished children in Egypt.

The Bude Boxing Academy has given its backing to The Valley Kings Foundation.

The charity aims to use youth boxing training and other sports as platforms to promote both positive physical and mental health. The foundation believes in the transformative power of sports in empowering youth and improving their overall wellbeing.

Head coach of The Bude Boxing Academy, Ross Chard said that they fully support such an initiative and continues to assist this charity.

He said: “Through the boxing club's support, the charity hosts dedicated boxing events and donates all proceeds and donations to the children's charity, The Valley Kings Foundation (1205377).

“The Bude Boxing Academy, Cornwall, has facilitated a steady flow of financial support for Valley Kings Gym, enabling the sustainability of free activities for the most vulnerable children in Egypt.

“The standard of living in Egypt is extremely low, leading to poor life outcomes, socio-economic conditions, and life expectancy.”

The club has said that it has great admiration for the impactful initiatives undertaken by the Valley Kings Foundation, which has prompted them to offer their assistance and support wherever it may be needed globally.

A spokesperson from Valley Kings said: “We are a charity dedicated to transforming lives through professional boxing training. Our mission is to provide underprivileged children and adults in the UK and Egypt with access to high-quality training, completely free of charge. We believe that through discipline and self-esteem building, our participants can discover their true potential and achieve greatness.”

Holding similar values, the Bude academy hope to help locals benefit from the sport’s physical and mental services.

Ross added: “Bude Boxing Academy has grown over the years we are now able to continue to share our success and support other organisations and charities, we also continue to raise funds to enable our club to continue to grow.

“The Bude Boxing Academy has been actively involved in building strong community ties and working with young people in the local area to help promote health and give local children a positive outlet.”