ABOUT US
Empowering our community since 2021
9UP CIC was formed in May 2021 at Unit C Winster Grove Industrial Estate, Winster Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B44 9EG, as a community interest company (CIC). 9UP CIC’s company registration number is 13414698.
9UP CIC will benefit those living in inner-city Birmingham as well as the wider West Midlands. The company has being set up to provide a variety of activities for all members of the community, including Boxing, Freestyle Wrestling, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Physical Fitness programs, which encompass Weight Management, Strength Conditioning, and Rehabilitation.
It is a special type of limited company which exists to benefit the community rather than its private shareholders. All funds are used for the benefit of the social objectives rather than for the individual shareholders.
Our ethos revolves around “belonging”.
Support Services
We provide various support services aimed at enhancing personal development and wellbeing. Our coaching builds relationships to offer guidance and advice through appropriate role models and mentors. Health and wellbeing promotion is encouraged by physical activity & through a purpose built gym designed to help individuals, providing public members the chance to enhance their wellbeing through physical exercise. Outside of the gym we offer assistance with job searches, CV writing, and guidance to enter training and employment opportunities.
Community Focus
All members of the community, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults, will have access to an exciting and safe place for recreation and self-expression. This space is not home, not school, and not work; it's a community hub where individuals can develop relationships, gain support, mentorship, and guidance, and find positive pathways forward. All of 9UP's activities will be available for all members of the public to access regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and religion.
9UP CIC is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of belonging within the community and ensuring that all individuals have the resources and support necessary to thrive.
We will benefit and work with schools, colleges, further education, and social services through our work with children and young people who are not in mainstream education. This will also include helping vulnerable groups like ex-offenders, ex-serving armed forces personnel, people living in poverty and homelessness.
Our activities will be available for all members of the public to access with a focus on in particular children and young people of all ethnicities from disadvantaged backgrounds that may be at risk from gang involvement and knife crime, disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs.
