Heeney Civils is proud to announce its sponsorship of Brooklands ABC, a well-respected amateur boxing club based in the Dudley borough, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting grassroots sport and investing in the local community. As part of the sponsorship, Heeney Civils has provided financial assistance alongside a range of new boxing gear, helping to ensure the club can continue providing a safe, positive environment for young people and aspiring boxers. The investment reflects the company’s belief that local clubs play a vital role in developing confidence, discipline and opportunity for future generations.
Brooklands ABC has become a cornerstone of the local boxing community since its formation, welcoming children, young people, men and women from across Dudley and the surrounding areas. Run by dedicated volunteers, the club has built a reputation for developing talented amateur boxers while also providing an inclusive environment where members can improve their fitness, self-belief and life skills. Like many grassroots sports clubs, Brooklands ABC has faced increasing financial pressures in recent years due to rising operating costs, making community support more important than ever. Previous funding initiatives have highlighted the club’s importance in keeping boxing accessible to local families and ensuring its long-term future.
For Heeney Civils’ Managing Director, Phil Heneghan, the sponsorship carries a deeply personal meaning. Having boxed throughout his younger years and competed at championship level, Phil understands first-hand the lifelong impact that a boxing club can have. Looking back on his own journey, he recognises that boxing offers far more than success inside the ring—it provides structure, discipline, lifelong friendships and a sense of belonging during some of life’s most important formative years. Supporting Brooklands ABC was therefore a natural decision, helping to ensure today’s young boxers have the same opportunities and positive environment that played such an important role in his own development.
Phil Heneghan said: “Boxing gave me opportunities, discipline and friendships that have stayed with me throughout my life. Every young person deserves somewhere positive to go, people who believe in them and a community that helps them grow. Grassroots clubs like Brooklands ABC are invaluable, and we’re incredibly proud to support the fantastic work they do. Hopefully our sponsorship will help the club continue making a difference for many years to come.”
At Heeney Civils, supporting the communities where we live and work is at the heart of everything we do. Sponsoring Brooklands ABC is another example of the company’s ongoing commitment to investing in local people, encouraging participation in grassroots sport and helping community organisations continue the outstanding work they do every day. Heeney Civils wishes everyone at Brooklands ABC every success for the future and looks forward to seeing the club continue to inspire the next generation of boxers, both inside and outside the ring.
