Our mission
Enhancing the physical, psychological, and emotional wellbeing of children.
Our Mission: Empowering Young Lives Through Fitness and Community
At Behind Bars Calisthenics Academy, our mission is to enhance the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of children in a safe, supportive environment. Through our innovative programmes, we help young people discover their strengths and capabilities, working alongside parents and industry professionals to create lasting change.
Our coaches bring first-hand experience of the challenges faced by children growing up in disadvantaged areas, making them uniquely equipped to connect with and inspire participants. We believe that fostering positive behaviours and constructive habits from an early age is vital to reducing anti-social behaviour and unlocking brighter futures.
By using exercise as a platform, we help children build confidence, resilience, and self-worth, while actively creating opportunities for them to form meaningful social connections. Our projects also support parents and carers, strengthening family bonds and enhancing community cohesion.
Below, you’ll find a showcase of our past and present partners whose support has been instrumental in making this mission a reality.
Current & Previous Partnerships
Past History
Collaborating to Empower Young People and Build Safer Communities
Over the years, we have proudly partnered with local, regional, and national organisations, including the Ministry of Justice, Sport England, the Violence Reduction Partnership, and many others. Together, we have delivered thousands of exercise experiences for children across our community, creating opportunities for growth, development, and positive change.
Our collaborations have allowed us to provide constructive and engaging activities tailored to the needs of young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds or at risk of anti-social behaviour. Through our programmes, we aim to inspire confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging, offering a proactive approach to reducing crime and building stronger, safer neighbourhoods.
These partnerships have been instrumental in helping us reach and support hundreds of children each year, whether through fitness-based interventions, mentoring, or life skills workshops. By combining our unique facilities with the expertise and resources of our partners, we ensure that every child who walks through our doors has access to meaningful opportunities that contribute to their physical and emotional well-being.
We remain committed to working alongside like-minded organisations to expand our impact and create brighter futures for the young people in our community. Together, we are building a legacy of positive change that strengthens not only individual lives but the wider community.