The programme has shown me how I can be in control. I am responsible and will achieve my goals.
I am no longer thinking I can't, instead I think how can I. Thank you for helping me transform.
Thank you to Bright Star. The young people have opened up more than ever and we have been able to get the right support in place for them.
Being around people that are going through the same things as me, but helping each other on the programme and in life shows me I'm not alone.
I now have the right people around me.
I am able to release my aggression in a positive way.
The coach has been through what I have been through. If he can change, so can I.
I’ve always tried to blame other people, I’ve not learned what I can control.
Bright Star has given me a future.
The students look forward to attending every week. The provision has improved their school experience.
Based in Shifnal, Shropshire we run boxing sessions for everyone at the Brightstar boxing club.
FIND OUT MOREBrightstar Futures is our alternative education provision programme for young people aged 8-16 who may be at risk of becoming NEET, permanently excluded or who are struggling with challenging behaviour.
FIND OUT MORESessions involve Counterpunch to support better mental health, Empower for anyone unemployed and Mentoring for young people at risk of criminal exploitation.
FIND OUT MOREI am able to release my aggression in a positive way.
The programme has shown me how I can be in control. I am responsible and will achieve my goals.
Bright Star has given me a future.
Being around people that are going through the same things as me, but helping each other on the programme and in life shows me I'm not alone.
We have seen him use the coping strategies put in place within the school and it has kept him calm.
The students look forward to attending every week. The provision has improved their school experience.
I’ve always tried to blame other people, I’ve not learned what I can control.
I now have the right people around me.
Thank you to Bright Star. The young people have opened up more than ever and we have been able to get the right support in place for them.
We started as a boxing club, but we’re now so much more.