About
Waterfront Sports & Education Academy
Waterfront is a Leicester based charity using the power of sport, boxing and education to improve life chances for children, young people and adults experiencing disadvantage.
Founded in the heart of the community (1998), we exist to tackle inequality and support healthier, safer and more connected neighbourhoods across Leicester.
Our vision
We want everyone in Leicester and Leicestershire to have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Who we support
The people we are here for.
- Children and young people facing barriers such as low confidence, exclusion from education, or involvement with the justice system.
- Families experiencing financial hardship or social isolation.
- Adults looking to improve their wellbeing, build routine and develop positive community connections.
What we do
Six strands of work.
- Structured boxing and multi-sport sessions
- Targeted mentoring and personal development for vulnerable young people
- Community sport that promotes health, confidence and positive behaviour
- Education, life skills and employability support
- School-based interventions that improve engagement, attendance and behaviour
- Holiday activities providing nutritious meals, safe spaces and enriching experiences
Our approach
How the work is done.
We take a holistic, outcome-driven approach that combines physical activity with emotional support, youth work and positive role models. Working in partnership with schools, local authorities, National Governing Bodies, community organisations, health providers and funders, we make sure our support reaches the people who need it most.
Waterfront supports children, young people and adults to:
- Improve their physical and mental wellbeing
- Build confidence, self-esteem and motivation
- Reduce antisocial behaviour and risk-taking
- Re-engage with education, training and positive opportunities
- Develop stronger relationships and lasting community connections
We work alongside
Partners in the work
These are some of the organisations we work with.
Our registered charitable objects
“To promote the benefit of the public without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the public and the statutory authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education, amateur sport (the advancement of which promotes health by involving physical or mental skill or exertion) and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the public.”
Charity Commission register · charity no. 1153993
Our commitment
Safe, inclusive places
where people can thrive.
We are committed to environments where every individual can build the confidence, skills and support they need to thrive physically, mentally and socially.