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For schools, youth groups and communities

A conversation that could make a difference

Explore how Roy’s story, boxing and fitness could support your work with young people. Tell us about your group and what you hope they could take away from time with Iron Minds.

Discuss your group
Group gathered at a boxing gym

Ways to work together

Real experience. Practical ways to connect.

01

Speaking to young people

Discuss inviting Roy to share his story with your group. His experiences provide a starting point for honest conversations about choices, setbacks, discipline and changing direction.

02

Boxing and fitness

Explore practical activity as a way to engage your group. Boxing and circuit training can give young people a shared focus and a reason to get involved.

03

Supporting your aims

Tell Roy what matters to your organisation and the young people you work with. Start with your aims, then discuss a suitable format and the practical arrangements.

The person behind the conversation

Lived experience, shared with purpose

Roy brings his own life experience to the way he connects with young people. His story is about changing direction and the role that training, routine and positive relationships have played along the way.

Whether you are considering a conversation with your group or a practical activity, the starting point is understanding your young people and what you hope to achieve.

Meet Roy

Roy Bannister beside a punching bag

Start the conversation

Tell us about your organisation

A short outline will help Roy understand the conversation you want to have.

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  • Your organisation and the area you work in.
  • The age range and approximate size of the group.
  • What you hope the young people could gain.
  • Whether you have speaking, practical activity or a combination in mind.
  • Any dates or practical requirements you already know.

Please leave out young people’s names and personal histories at this stage.

Before making arrangements

Can Roy speak to our young people?

Get in touch to discuss your group and the conversation you have in mind. Roy shares his lived experience, with themes including choices, changing direction and the role of discipline and fitness. Format, suitability and availability can be discussed together.

Can we discuss a practical activity for our group?

Yes. Start by telling Roy about your group, location and what you have in mind. Availability, suitability, format and costs need to be discussed before any arrangements are agreed.

What should we discuss before proceeding?

Ask about the activity itself, who it is suitable for, supervision and safeguarding arrangements, access needs and any information or consent needed before taking part.

Does an enquiry confirm a booking?

An enquiry starts a conversation. It does not reserve a place or confirm that an activity is suitable for a particular young person.

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