Joe Lockley is the founder of Brightstar Boxing, a community boxing club using sport to change lives, build confidence, and create real opportunities for young people who need them most.In this episode of Power of Sport, Joe shares how Brightstar Boxing grew from a local idea into a powerful community force - supporting 600 young people weekly with their mental health, discipline, self-belief, and direction in life. We talk about the realities facing young people today, the role of boxing in building resilience and purpose, and why safe, trusted community spaces matter more than ever.Joe opens up about the impact he’s seen first-hand, the challenges of running a grassroots organisation, and what happens when you combine sport with care, consistency, and high expectations. This is an honest, inspiring conversation about fighting for futures - inside and outside the ring.

If you believe in sport as a tool for social change, this episode is for you.

Power of Sport - Episode 2: Francesca Brown (Goals4Girls)

In this episode of Power of Sport, we’re joined by Francesca Brown, CEO and Founder of Goals4Girls, award-winning speaker, Prince’s Trust Ambassador, UEFA-qualified coach, and one of the UK’s most inspiring leaders in sport for social change.

Francesca shares her powerful journey and how football is being used to transform the lives of girls and young women from underserved communities. From lived experience to national recognition, this is a conversation about leadership, opportunity, resilience, and the real impact sport can have when it’s done with purpose.

We talk about:

How Goals4Girls is creating pathways for girls and young women

The role of football in building confidence, skills and leadership

What real “sport for good” looks like on the ground

The challenges - and the wins - of building impact-driven programmes

This episode is part of Power of Sport, the weekly podcast from Sport Local Action, shining a light on the people, organisations and ideas using sport to change lives.

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In Episode 1 of Power of Sport, we hear the remarkable story of Dean Morgan. In and out of the youth justice system and prison in his early life, Dean reached a crossroads - continue down a path of crime, or choose a different, more fulfilling way forward. He chose sport.What began as a personal lifeline became a mission. Dean went on to dedicate his life to using sport as a tool to steer others away from the same dangers and bad choices he once faced, creating opportunity, structure and hope for young people who need it most.Joined by Xavier Wiggins and broadcaster Aaron Paul, this episode explores Dean’s journey, the power of second chances, and why sport can be a force for real change in communities.🎙 Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday.