Imagine Your Community Transformed Through Boxing
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Champions Initiative partners with existing community focused boxing gyms, or partners with the community to develop them. We provide the governance, structure and systems so they can have the biggest impact possible.
Why partner with Champions Initiative?
Proven Model. Proven Structure. Proven Track Record.
Programmes & pathways

Engages young people aged 9 to 18 to enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of a structured exercise programme. In this way we provide a natural developmental pathway for any graduates wanting to progress through from basic techniques to a competitive standard.
A structured and graded pathway guiding the young athlete through stages of PLAY, PRACTICE, PARTICIPATION and PERFORMANCE. The pathway for coaches mirrors this progression via progression through each level of the Champions Programme and its associated assessments.
Attracts to young people aged 9 to 18 to the physical, mental and social benefits of an organised and graded exercise programme and to provide a natural developmental pathway for any graduates wanting to progress through from basic techniques to a competitive standard.
8 core values which are foundational to fostering positive environments and supporting our vision of championing young people who contribute to their communities. Participants have the opportunity to recite and embody these values, and can receive a life membership as a result.
Providing safe, positive, and challenging environments, supported by best practice principles in youth development. We partners with Child Matters for Child Protection training and Ara Taiohi for youth development frameworks within a NZ context.
Systems and Support
We empower you with comprehensive operational support, including fundraising guidance, robust systems and processes, and access to a network of community partners for advocacy and problem-solving support.
By leveraging our expertise and resources, we equip you to operate efficiently and effectively, setting up your team for success in running programmes in a safe and impactful manner, ultimately enhancing your ability to positively impact young people and their communities.
Advice (and practical support where possible) on setting up a charitable trust, external accounting & legal resources, establishment of community funding & networking relationships, funding streams, use of your key documents, budget template for set-up & ongoing costs.
Our customised CRM supports effective management of member registration, programmes and service delivery. Data captured enables us to track progression and report on participant demographics and impact. Other features include email integration, online forms and wellbeing surveys .
Advice and support to grow your local and regional relationships which are integral to maximise impact in your community. Champions Initiative also offer national partnerships that provide direct benefits for young people participating though the local gyms.
Access to a comprehensive set of procedures and templates, designed to support good operational practice and ensure compliance with our policies. They are essential for maintaining consistency in operations and are regularly reviewed to align with best practices and evolving organisational needs.

Governance Framework

We offer comprehensive governance support, leveraging 16 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector. Our suite of Policies are aligned with government regulations, ensures protection for young people, families, staff, and volunteers while promoting best practices and facilitating access to funding opportunities. We provide training, templates and insights to empower you in establishing a strong community-led governance framework.
A suite of policies, which are regularly reviewed and audited to comply with Social Sector Accreditation Standards (L3) and NZ legislation. They are designed to protect our young people, whānau, and staff; encourage best practice; and to meet standards required for funding compliance.
A tool to that describes the changes we would like to make and the activities required to do it. This tool will identify if there is alignment between your team and ours, and will then serve as an ongoing resource to support your strategic direction; internal and external evaluation; and to help when engaging with funders.
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Together, we’re creating a deep impact
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We partner with
Existing Gyms
Community Leaders and Groups
Are you ready to take the initiative in your community?
You desire to see your community come together and grow through the vehicle of boxing.
You want to provide opportunities for young people to achieve their hopes and dreams, both on and off the sporting field.
You are willing to dig down and establish the solid foundations to allow long-term success.
You are connected to your community and eager to weave multiple stakeholders together to see this vision come to life.
Sound like a bit of you?
