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| Region/Nation | Crediton, Devon/ South West |
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| Business Name | Bang Bang Boxing |
| Owner | Jamie Parker |
| Partner | X-Forces (XFE) |
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| Website | bangbangboxing.co.uk |
Jamie Parker, an army veteran transformed a derelict building, which had been empty for around 15 years, to create the first dedicated boxing gym in the heart of Crediton.
Bang Bang Boxing offers competitive boxing training as well as fitness classes open to all ages including over 50s and kids’ boxercise sessions (called 'Little Sluggers' and 'Junior Jabbers'), circuit training, self-defence classes and family fun classes on a Saturday.
He took out a Start Up Loan of £15,000 via X-Forces Enterprise in 2024 to start the business and launched his own community crowdfunding appeal. He used his loan to help with the fit out of the space and for purchasing equipment such as weights, the boxing ring and running machines.
Impact of the Start Up Loan
£15K
loan to help with the fit out of the space and for purchasing equipment such as weights, the boxing ring and running machines.
X-Forces Enterprise
is the official Business Support Partner for the Armed Forces community.
It’s been quite a journey transforming this derelict building into a business and community space that we can be proud of. The process of getting financial support from the programme was very smooth and the help with the business plan was invaluable, and the level of community support has been amazing. I’m thrilled to be representing Start Up Loans as their South West Ambassador and I hope to encourage other small businesses and entrepreneurs with an idea to make use of the wonderful opportunity that the Start Up Loans programme provides. Jamie Parker Founder of Bang Bang Boxing
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