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Weapons Down Wirral
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SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE

At Weapons Down Wirral, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to grow up feeling safe, supported and valued. Through early intervention, positive role models and strong community partnerships, we help young people build confidence, resilience and the skills they need to make positive choices for their future.

Free weekly sessions for juniors

We deliver free weekly boxing and fitness sessions for juniors aged 10–16, creating a safe, welcoming environment where young people can improve their physical and mental wellbeing, build self-esteem, develop discipline and form positive friendships. We are committed to reducing financial barriers to participation and continually expanding access to free opportunities as our organisation grows.

A parent and young person together at a junior session
A young person training on the bags at a junior boxing session
A group of young people at a junior boxing session

Working with local partners

We work closely with Youth Justice Services, Care Leavers, schools, colleges and other local partners to engage young people who may be vulnerable to violence, poor mental health or social exclusion. Alongside our regular activities, we provide free weekly boxing and fitness sessions for young people referred through Youth Justice Services, together with free memberships to Argyle Community Fitness for Youth Justice participants and Care Leavers, giving them ongoing access to positive support and a safe place to belong.

A mixed group of young people training together
A junior group at Argyle Community Fitness
A young person training at a junior session

Outreach and awareness

We also deliver outreach sessions and awareness talks at Wirral Met College and are using lived experience to educate, inspire and encourage healthier, safer life choices.

Young people taking part in a junior session
Young people together at a junior boxing session

Pathways beyond our programmes

Beyond our programmes, we create pathways for young people to thrive through volunteering, work experience placements, accredited training and recognised qualifications. These opportunities help develop confidence, practical skills and employability, empowering young people to realise their potential and take positive steps into education, training or employment.

Young people training together at Argyle Community Fitness
Young people and coaches at a junior session

Our aim

Our aim is simple: to help every young person realise their potential, make positive life choices and build a brighter future for themselves and their community.

Weekly sessions

When we run

Junior boxing and fitness sessions run every week at Argyle Community Fitness. The full timetable shows the days and times of every session.

View the timetable

Parents, carers and young people are welcome to get in touch with any questions about our junior sessions.

Contact us

Your Voice Matters

We’re always looking for new ways to improve opportunities for young people across Wirral, but we can’t do it without your ideas.

Tell us what you’d like to see in your community, the activities that interest you and what would make a real difference to your health, wellbeing and future.

Your feedback will help shape our future programmes, events and opportunities.

It only takes 2 minutes to complete.

Share your ideas
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