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ABOUT BRIGHTSTAR

Brightstar is a not for profit organisation that uses boxing and education to empower vulnerable people to make positive changes to transform their lives- empowering a brighter future.


Our mission is to empower young people towards a brighter future.  We use a powerful combination of boxing, education and mentoring to support every single young person referred to us.

We anchor every programme, every session and every single connection we make to our Brightstar values.

Our aim is be a guiding light that empowers transformation in the lives of young people from all backgrounds, illuminating pathways to success.

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Brightstar has given me a future.

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The students look forward to attending every week. The provision has improved their school experience.

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Boxing Academy

Based in Shifnal, Shropshire we run boxing sessions for everyone at the Brightstar boxing club.

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Education

Brightstar 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.

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Community

Sessions involve Counterpunch to support better mental health, Empower for anyone unemployed and Mentoring for young people at risk of criminal exploitation.

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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.

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Brightstar has given me a future.

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