Our mission is to help 100,000 women to Fight Forward. Fight Forward CIC is a not for profit set up by former Gold medalist and GB boxer Lesley Sackey. We exist because we believe every woman deserves to feel safe, powerful, and in control of her own life. And we’re here to help make that happen. Our mission is to help 100,000 survivors of domestic abuse use boxing as a tool to Fight Forward. What We Do
Fight Forward is all about helping women reconnect with their strength, both mentally and physically. We run transformational boxing and therapy programmes designed to support survivors of abuse, and women who want to move from a place of survive to thrive. The FightBack Club – A 10-week, high-energy boxing programme where women train like real fighters, push their limits, and, win or lose, step into the ring for the first time, proving to themselves that they are stronger than their past, and are able to thrive in their future. The FightBack Restore Programme – A powerful 8-week journey that combines boxing with trauma-informed therapy. This is about healing the mind as well as the body, giving women the tools to process their experiences, regain confidence, and move forward with purpose. Building Community & The Power of storytelling – “You cannot be what you cannot see” Edwina Dunn (Founder of The Female Lead) - Through our growing community we show that story telling matters and allows others to see they are not alone. We’re here to start conversations, challenge stigma and dispel the myths around survivors. Why Boxing? Because boxing teaches you how to take up space. It teaches you how to stand tall, move with confidence, and own your power. For many women who have been through abuse, trauma can leave them feeling disconnected from their own bodies. Boxing helps rebuild that connection. It’s about the power of taking back control.
