The Frank Bruno Foundation

1: To relieve the needs of anyone over the age of ten years old which includes young people and adults experiencing mental ill health2: To promote social inclusion and support the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assist them to integrate into society and by campaigning to raise awareness of the stigma associated with mental ill health and to further these purposes through;a) The provision of a structured 12-week non-contact boxing and wellbeing programme.The non-contact boxing is designed to assist with the development of self-confidence, feelings of self-worth, self-respect and discipline. The wellbeing programme will assist with the development of self-confidence, feelings of self-worth, self-respect and mental ill health.The two will be delivered in a 3-hour session to complement each other on a weekly basis over 12 weeks.b) The provision of access to a designated mentor for 12 - 18 weeks (4 weeks post) who will liaise and coordinate with any other agencies to ensure that the client’s needs are being met during and post programme.c) The provision of access to both specialist and non-specialist facilities, via a wraparound service which will include but will not be restricted to benefit and housing advice, cv writing, counselling and charities all of which will be needs led and sign posted where appropriate.d) The provision of grants and /or facilities such as the supply of equipment, payments of fees for instruction, examination or other expenses connected with vocational training, technical skills and funds for recreational pursuits or training intended to improve the quality of life of the beneficiaries. For the purpose of this clause (socially excluded) can mean being excluded from society, or part of society for examplethrough but not restricted to; individuals exposed or at risk of drugs and alcohol misuse, CSE/gang related, criminal involvement, care leavers, children in care, special educational needs, ex-service men and women, homelessness, age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief.