Startup of the Week: Steel Warriors
- Steel Warriors is a charity that melts down knives that have been taken off the streets and recycles the steel into outdoor street gyms.
- The charity uses Street Workout to transform the lives of young people affected by crime, violence and social exclusion.
- They currently have three locations across London.
Website: https://www.steelwarriors.co.uk/
What is Steel Warriors?
Steel Warriors is an anti-knife crime charity dedicated to building life with steel, not destroying it. The charity melts down knives that have been taken off the streets and recycles the steel at outdoor street gyms.
With these repurposed steel gyms, Steel Warriors use street training to transform the lives of young people affected by crime, violence and social exclusion, giving them the skills and confidence to create a positive future away from crime.
“Our vision is to build a UK network of gyms, a street workout movement that not only empowers young people to pursue their passions and goals, but also fosters stronger, safer and more connected communities.“
Where are the Steel Warriors outdoor gyms located?
Steel Warriors outdoor gyms are all located in gait-neutral zones. There are currently three locations where people can access the outdoor fitness facilities.
- Langdon Park, Tower Hamlets, London E14 – in the open air and accessible at all times
- Ruskin Park, Lambeth, London SE5 – outdoors and accessible from 7 a.m. to 15 minutes before sunset.
- Finsbury Park, Haringey, London N4 – in the open air and accessible from morning to evening.
“We carefully select each location for a gym, considering knife crime statistics and the availability of free facilities for young people in the area. All of our gyms are in aisle neutral zones.”
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What testimonials do Steel Warriors have?
The testimonials speak for themselves. Find out what people have to say about the charity that melts down knives taken off the streets and recycles the steel into outdoor street gyms where young people can build mental and physical strength.
“The Steel Warriors gym raises awareness of knife crime while providing a safe, positive community space and outlet for young people to help take knives off the streets and carry home the message that carrying a knife is your ruins rather than saves lives.” — Sophie Linden, Deputy Mayor for Police and Crime.
“Steel Warriors is a great charity and tries to turn a negative into a positive. Knife crime is a real problem in London so we will tackle it.” — Anthony Joshua OBE, two-time Unified Heavyweight Boxing Champion and Patron of Steel Warriors.
