Cairnlodge Amateur Boxing Club trains young people from the age of 5 in the art and discipline of amateur boxing.  The training provided includes fitness training, healthy eating, drug awareness, social responsibility, cross community and racial integration.  The Boxing Club is situated in the Shankill area of West Belfast, an area that has a high level of anti-social behaviour, a problem the Club is very keen to address and reduce.  The Coaches of the Club work on a voluntary basis and are passionate about increasing community pride, racial and religious tolerance and providing a high level of discipline in the youth that they support.

Cairnlodge Amateur Boxing Club were successful in securing a grant of £8,000 towards much needed equipment.

Since the grant was awarded, the boxers, both male and female, have had increased success at championship level.  This includes 2 Irish champions, 6 County Antrim champions and 4 Ulster champions all aged between 11 - 14 years. 

The Club have also noticed an increase in membership, especially in 5 - 10 year olds, essentially meaning less young people on the streets, some of whom may have gotten into trouble.  The coaches have been able to take the members to club tournaments further afield which has also helped to foster good cross community relations. Other boxing clubs travel to Cairnlodge A.B.C. from both sides of the community to spar which again is increasing community relations. 

The group feel that the improvements may not have been possible without the grant from the Foundation.