Sports Hero
The Guide Liverpool Heroes, sponsored by The Box Park.
Awarded 2025
Weapons Down
Gloves Up
Our Mission
At Weapons Down Gloves Up, we use the power of boxing to steer young people away from violence, crime and negative influences.
Our programmes bring structure, mentorship and real opportunities — helping 16-25 year-olds build discipline, gain qualifications and move into employment.
From the gym floor to the working world, we stand beside every participant, every step of the way.
Support Our Work
We’re creating safer streets, stronger communities and brighter futures — but we can’t do it alone.
Join us in making a real difference today.
Fighting for Change
Partners of WDGU
We’re proud to work with organisations that share our commitment to empowering young people and reducing violence across the North West.
Rocket Training
Reach Training
WDGU Ambassadors
Our ambassadors inspire, mentor and represent the values behind our mission.
They champion our young people, helping them see what’s possible beyond the gym and beyond the streets.
Coming soon
Ambassador profiles will appear here when they are available.
Approved Gyms
Our network of approved gyms ensures every young person can access safe coaching, positive role models and high-quality training near them.
Coming soon
The approved gym list will appear here when it is available.
Sponsors
Our sponsors make it possible for us to provide free training, mentoring, education and employment pathways to young people at risk.
Their support keeps the mission moving forward - inside and outside the ring.
Coming soon
Sponsor announcements will appear here when they are available.
WDGU Merchandise
WDGU merchandise is available to preview now. Online checkout and payment are coming soon.
WDGU T shirt
WDGU Sport T shirt.
£20.00
Checkout and payment coming soon
WDGU Baseball cap
Baseball style cap.
£20.00
Checkout and payment coming soon
WDGU Trucker cap
Trucker style cap.
£20.00
Checkout and payment coming soon
Awards & Recognition
Highlights from the community, newsrooms, and awards.
Community Group Award
Make a Difference Awards.
Awarded 2023
Esteem Award
The Positive Star Awards.
Awarded 2022
Inside WDGU
We’re not just teaching boxing — we’re teaching life skills, responsibility and belief.
See what happens when young people are given an opportunity to thrive.
Help Us Create Change
Join our growing team and help us shape a better future for young people across Liverpool and the North West.
Coming soon
Current jobs and volunteering opportunities will appear here when they are available.