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Five pillars: mentoring, education, counselling, employability, physical activity. England Boxing Affiliated Boxing Club, based in Nottingham

Switch Up supports young people and families affected by crime and violence in Nottinghamshire, building positive futures through education, employment and wellbeing.

03/11/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE HARBY FOUNDATION! 💙

We’re incredibly grateful to The Harby Foundation for their generous and continued support of Switch Up.

Their funding is helping 50 vulnerable and disadvantaged young people in our community access Switch Up's boxing sessions and physical activity completely free of charge. 🥊

Our sessions provide an opportunity for young people to improve physical and mental wellbeing, build confidence, develop positive relationships and get involved in something constructive.

By removing the cost barrier, The Harby Foundation is helping ensure that young people who may otherwise miss out can access the benefits of sport and physical activity, while having positive alternatives to antisocial behaviour.

Thank you to everyone at The Harby Foundation for believing in our work and helping us make a real difference in the lives of young people. Your support is hugely valued! 👏

28/10/2026

💙XP YOUTH CLUB IS NOW RUNNING 3 DAYS A WEEK! 💙

Switch Up XP Youth Club is now running every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening, giving young people more chances to get involved in positive activities, meet new people and enjoy a safe, welcoming space in their community.

By creating positive environments and strong relationships, we can help young people step away from negative influences and towards positive role models, new experiences and friendships that can make a real difference.

From boxing and gaming to music, food and activities that build confidence and life skills, there’s plenty to get stuck into!

Whether you’re already part of XP or thinking about coming along for the first time, we’d love to see you there.

📅 Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
📍 XP Youth Club, St Ann’s, Nottingham

👇 Want to get involved? Click the link below or scan the QR code on the poster:
https://form.jotform.com/260214051618043

Come along, get involved and be part of XP! 💙

A huge thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport for supporting XP and helping us create these opportunities for young people in our community.

27/10/2026

📍 Is really the fourth most challenging place in England for a child to grow up?

Switch Up’s Poppy Flint and some of the young people we support recently spoke to BBC Politics Live East Midlands about the Children’s Commissioner’s report, The Childhood Lottery, which ranked Nottingham fourth in England.

Behind that statistic are real young people and families facing inequalities that shouldn’t be accepted simply because of where they live.

One of the young people shared how his relationship with filmmaker Shane Meadows had inspired him to pursue his own ambition of becoming a filmmaker. 🎬

It’s a great example of what can happen when someone believes in a young person, helps them see what’s possible and gives them the chance to take that first step.

At Switch Up, we see the impact of poverty, disadvantage, trauma and limited opportunities every day. We work alongside young people facing challenges at school and at home, as well as the risks of exploitation, crime and violence. Through mentoring, counselling, education, boxing and youth work, we help them build confidence, improve their wellbeing and access opportunities for the future.

And we see something else every day, too: talent, resilience and ambition.

Nottingham doesn’t lack talented young people. Too many simply lack access to the opportunities and support they deserve.

That’s why investment in early intervention, youth services, safe community spaces and long-term support matters. Young people need somewhere to go, people they can trust and opportunities to discover what they’re capable of.

We’re proud of Nottingham and its communities. This ranking should be a reason to take action, not a label that defines our city or its children.

Our young people should be defined by their potential, not their postcode. And it’s up to all of us to help create the opportunities they need to thrive. ❤️

26/10/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward to our Switch Up Community Hub in Mansfield!

A great opportunity to showcase the work we are doing across Nottingham and Mansfield to tackle the root causes of poverty, crime and disadvantage, while helping young people and families build brighter futures through education, training and employment.

We also had some really positive conversations about how we can work together to create more opportunities and make a lasting difference across the East Midlands.

A huge thank you to Richard Donovan, Vice Chair of our Community Hub Advisory Board, for joining us and sharing our vision for the future.

Thank you to Mayor Claire Ward for taking the time to visit, listen and recognise the incredible work of our team. We look forward to building on these conversations! 🙌

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23/10/2026

👻 STILL TIME TO JOIN OUR FANG-TASTIC OCTOBER HALF TERM CLUBS NEXT WEEK! 🎃

Looking for something fun for the kids this half term? There are still a few places available at our 5-star HAF holiday clubs at Switch Up Mansfield next week! 🥊🕷️

Four days of activities, fun, learning and healthy food, with a little Halloween mischief thrown in! 👻

📅 Tuesday 27 – Friday 30 October 2026

🎃 MIXED AGE HAF CLUB | Ages 6–16
⏰ 9:30am–1:30pm

👻 SECONDARY SCHOOL HAF CLUB
⏰ 2:00pm–4:30pm

Expect plenty to get involved in, including sports and physical activity, crafts, education, gaming and healthy eating! 🙌

📍 Switch Up Mansfield Community Hub
Barringer Road, Mansfield, NG18 2DF

🎟️ A few places are still available for eligible children and young people through the HAF programme!

👉 Scan the QR code on the relevant poster to book your place, or register using the links below:

🎃 Mixed Age HAF:
https://eequ.org/book/haf-at-switch-up-community-hub-with-switch-up-cic-13113

👻 Secondary HAF:
https://eequ.org/book/switch-up-secondary-haf-with-switch-up-cic-25340

Don't leave it too late - get signed up and make next week's October Half Term a spook-tacular one! 🎃👻

23/10/2026

🤝⚽ SWITCH UP 🤝 MANSFIELD TOWN FC

We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Mansfield Town Football Club! 🟡🔵

Two organisations rooted in the community, united by a shared commitment to creating brighter futures for young people and families across Mansfield. 💙

The partnership officially launched at the Stags’ recent home fixture against Oxford United.

Through our Mansfield Community Hub, Switch Up supports young people affected by crime, violence, poverty and disadvantage, providing mentoring, education, counselling, physical activity and pathways into employment.

Working alongside Mansfield Town FC, we hope to build on this work by using the power of sport, positive role models and new experiences to raise aspirations, strengthen wellbeing and help young people reach their full potential.

A huge thank you to Mansfield Town FC for their support. Together, we hope to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people and families across our community.

🔗 Read more about our partnership:
https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2026/october/14/switch-up-become-commercial-partners/

21/10/2026

🛏️ FREE TODDLER BEDS FOR LOCAL FAMILIES ARE BACK❤️

We’re delighted to be able to offer more FREE toddler beds to families across Nottinghamshire, thanks to the generosity of our partners. 🙌

We know that a little extra support can make a big difference, so we’re pleased to be bringing this offer back to our community.

✅ Free toddler bed
🚚 Free delivery included
📏 Bed size: approximately 140 x 70 cm

How to request a bed:

📧 Email [email protected] with the following details:
• Full name
• Delivery address
• Contact number

⚠️ Beds are available on a first come, first served basis, while stocks last. Please email only - requests via social media, phone or individual staff members cannot be accepted.

⚠️ Offer only available to Nottinghamshire residents.

A huge thank you again to Oakfield Construction for helping us support local families. ❤️

Please share this post to help us reach those who may benefit!

19/10/2026

Our Parnership with Nottingham Forest is well and truly creating magic moments. For many of the young people we support, attending a football match, meeting their heroes or stepping onto the pitch is something they have never experienced.

Through Nottingham Forest’s Magic Moments campaign, these dreams have become a reality.

At Switch Up, we support young people affected by crime, violence, poverty and disadvantage. Opportunities like these go beyond football, helping build confidence, inspire aspirations and connect young people with positive role models.

Every young person deserves the chance to dream big and reach their full potential, regardless of their circumstances.

A heartfelt thank you to Nottingham Forest for making our young people feel valued and creating memories that will stay with them for years to come. ⚽️💯💙🙏

15/10/2026

Welcome back to Nottingham, Prince Harry! Great memories from your first visit with us. 🏹

08/10/2026

Education can change the direction of a young person’s life.
Could you help make that happen? 🩵

We’re looking for Education Tutors to join the Switch Up team.

For many of the young people we support, education hasn’t always been a positive experience. This is an opportunity to do things differently, helping young people build their skills, confidence and belief in what they can achieve.

We’re looking for people who can connect, engage and inspire, and who understand that sometimes the biggest breakthrough starts with a young person simply believing 'I can do this.'

👉 Interested? Find out more about the role and how to apply: https://switchupnotts.co.uk/careers/

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163 Woodborough Road
Nottingham
NG31AX

Website

http://www.switchupnotts.co.uk/

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