Growing Resilience in Teens (GRIT) supports young people to improve their mental health through group boxing programmes, workshops and one-to-one coaching.
Founded by a GP, it has a close relationship with the NHS and operates in Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, and Shefford, supported by NHS seconded staff.
Young people come to them from a variety of routes, including schools, health care professionals and self-referrals.
At the core of their approach is their Four Corners Method, which employs a goal-oriented strategy integrating non-contact boxing (group only), boxing metaphors, and coaching concepts (group and 1:1).
This method empowers young people to take control of their lives by encouraging personal responsibility and resilience.
The boxing component provides a safe outlet for emotional expression while promoting mental and physical wellbeing through exercise.
GRIT received the Clinical Improvement Award for Mental Health in the General Practice Awards 2024.
Chimo has funded the CEO’s salary allowing this small but ambitious charity to develop.
