
Business in the Community nominee – One Bomb Boxing Gym
What began as a boxing training venue in founder Michael Giblin’s garden has turned into a not-for-profit gym working with people of all ages including disabled children.
One Bomb Boxing Gym, now based in Longton, still trains fighters but Michael, himself a former boxer, now works with anyone from the age of four years upwards.
He prides himself on One Bomb’s inclusivity including working with young people with learning difficulties, ADHD or autism.
One young person with autism trained as a boxer and has now become a coach at the gym.
Rebecca Aldersea, the mum of a disabled girl who trains with Michael, said: “They help so many children and young adults in so many ways. They hold fundraising events to help children succeed in life. They travel all over providing a place to train and make friendships, giving children less fortunate an opportunity to travel and train. All of this is done through fundraising events.
“My daughter has many health issues and I am so thankful I chose One Bomb for her as she feels right at home and she loves it.
“All of the coaches and staff are fantastic. Nothing is too much for them and they really help build confidence in these children and young adults.”
Michael, from Blurton, combines his work at One Bomb with being carer for his wife.
He said: “We do things out of the goodness of our heart and not for any sort of recognition.”
One Bomb Boxing Gym has been nominated in the Business in the Community category of the University of Staffordshire Business Awards.