A boxing club is set for a major transformation thanks to a £60,000 investment.
West Ham Boxing Club in Plaistow, Newham, will use the funding, secured through the National Lottery Awards for All Fund, the Dulux Community Makeover scheme, and the Powerday Foundation, to renovate its changing rooms, showers, and youth meeting spaces.
The upgrades will allow the club to welcome an additional 100 young members aged eight to 18, with new sessions and extended opening hours.
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Dean Hollington, chairman of West Ham Boxing Club, said: "We are extremely grateful to the National Lottery, Dulux and our long-term partners at the Powerday Foundation for enabling us to improve our facilities and provision – quality changing rooms, showers, and a safe youth meeting space that the young people of Newham truly deserve."
Known as the Hammers, the club is the oldest and most decorated amateur boxing club in Newham and has produced more than 200 national champions, 50 England internationals, European champion Viddal Riley, and Olympic gold medallist Terry Spinks.
Edward Crossan, Powerday chief executive, said: "We are immensely proud of the support we have given boxing clubs across London over the last 15 years.
"This latest project will enhance West Ham Boxing Club facilities and provide a safe environment to enjoy sport and social engagement.
"We’re excited to see more young boxers benefit from the club’s incredible facilities and coaching and look forward to seeing more participants and future champions."
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