Marks & Spencer Guernsey is supporting the Guernsey Boxing Club through its Community Fund, helping to expand an inspiring programme designed to improve the health and wellbeing of older islanders.
The club’s ‘Boxing for Health and Wellbeing’ initiative provides a safe, inclusive and social environment for over-65s and individuals living with Parkinson’s. Through regular, non-contact boxing sessions, participants are able to stay active, build confidence, and improve both their physical and mental health.
The sessions focus on maintaining strength, balance, coordination and mobility – key factors in reducing the risk of falls and supporting independence later in life. Just as importantly, the programme creates valuable opportunities for social interaction, helping to reduce isolation and foster a strong sense of community among participants.
Funding from the M&S Guernsey Community Fund has been used to purchase essential equipment including gloves, weights and pads. This investment will allow the club to expand its sessions, maintain a safe training environment, and ensure the programme remains accessible to all, regardless of ability or income.
Amanda Hobart, who runs Guernsey Boxing Club, said: “We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation of equipment to support our over 65s boxing sessions. Your kindness has made a real difference – helping us create a safe, engaging, and empowering space where participants can build strength, confidence, and community. Thanks to you, these sessions are not only possible, but thriving, and the positive impact on everyone involved is truly inspiring.”
Greg Yeoman , Head of M&S Guernsey, said: “This is a fabulous project, run by volunteers, for the physical and mental health benefits of a section of our community. Seeing the enthusiasm and enjoyment that the group radiate during the sessions was really inspiring. No wonder the participants come back week after week. I’m pleased that our M&S Fund has been able to help in a small but meaningful way.”
