Proaction annual awards evening raises £5,000 for mental health and education charities

Proaction operates a growing network of martial arts clubs across Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the wider East Midlands, delivering programmes including Taekwon-Do, Kickboxing and its children’s martial arts programme, Mighty Monkeys.

Speaking following the cheque presentation at Proaction’s Brackmills head office, Directors, Tom and Jas Nicholson said: “Raising £5,000 is a huge achievement and a reflection of the generosity within our Proaction community. We would like to sincerely thank our headline sponsor Wilson Browne Solicitors, all of the local businesses who sponsored and donated raffle prizes, and every member and their families who attended the evening. We chose ServiceSix and The Amani School because they represent what we stand for - strengthening mental health, widening access to education and creating brighter futures. Together, we’ve been able to extend our impact far beyond our clubs.”

Held on Saturday 7th February at the Rodber Bar, Franklin’s Gardens, the evening brought together martial arts students, families, instructors, franchise partners and local businesses to celebrate excellence in martial arts, personal development, and community impact.

The annual Awards Evening is a cornerstone event in the Proaction calendar, recognising achievement across disciplines including; Taekwon-Do, kickboxing and their children’s martial arts programme, Mighty Monkeys. More than a celebration of belts and trophies, the evening highlights the deeper values martial arts instils - commitment, community, confidence, resilience and leadership.

Headline sponsor Wilson Browne Solicitors played a key role in supporting the event.

Wayne Jenkins, Business Development & Marketing Director at Wilson Browne Solicitors, said: “We are incredibly proud to support Proaction and the values they stand for. Education, mental wellbeing and creating opportunity for young people are causes that resonate deeply with Wilson Browne Solicitors. Seeing £5,000 raised through the generosity of this community is inspiring, and we’re delighted to have played a part in such a meaningful evening.”

Proaction’s Annual Awards evening is now a key date in the local sports calendar, recognising achievements across their multiple clubs, while reinforcing the academy’s wider commitment to integrating in the community, supporting local businesses and charities together.

This year’s chosen charity partners were Northamptonshire-founded ServiceSix and The Amani School (CSPA) in Durba, Democratic Republic of Congo - organisations selected specifically because of their strong alignment with Proaction’s core values.

ServiceSix delivers vital mental health, wellbeing and family support services across Northamptonshire, while The Amani School provides life-changing access to education for children in one of the world’s most disadvantaged regions. Both partnerships reflect Proaction’s belief that confidence, resilience and opportunity begin with strong foundations in education and emotional wellbeing.

Representatives from both charity partners shared their gratitude.

Caroline Ferguson, Business Development Manager at ServiceSix, said: “Thank you so much to Proaction & all of their clients, supporters and sponsors for helping to support Service Six. It was an absolute privilege to witness their passion at the recent annual awards evening.

Partnerships like this make a genuine difference. The funds raised will directly support children, young people and families who rely on our services across Northamptonshire. What stands out about Proaction is their commitment to developing not just physical confidence, but emotional resilience and positive mental health - values we wholeheartedly share.

£2,500 is an amazing amount of money - this will help ServiceSix continue to be a critical part of so many local children & young people’s mental health journey”.

Laurence Mbombo, Founder of The Amani School (CSPA), said: “We are truly grateful to Proaction Martial Arts and everyone who helped make this fundraising initiative a success. The generosity shown will have a lasting impact on the students of Amani School in Durba (DRC), helping us create brighter opportunities for our young people.”

With plans underway to launch its own charitable foundation in the near future, Proaction Martial Arts says this is just the beginning of expanding its community contribution way beyond the training mats.

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