Empowering young people through sport, creativity, and mentorship.
Queensgate Shopping Centre is proud to launch Roots & Rise, a dynamic new community hub designed to engage and empower young people across Peterborough.
In partnership with Sharp Edge, The Lions/MAD, and Top Yard Boxing Academy, Roots & Rise provides a safe space for troubled and disengaged youth, offering positive outlets through football, boxing, and mentoring.
From rooftop kickabouts and non-contact boxing sessions to creative workshops in art, lyric writing, and digital storytelling, the project encourages self-expression, confidence, and wellbeing — helping young people find purpose and pride within their community.
Through collaboration, Roots & Rise aims to reduce antisocial behaviour, strengthen community ties, and open pathways to education, volunteering, and employment.
Join us at Roots & Rise, Upper Mall (between Primark and New Look), and be part of something that’s building a brighter, safer future for Peterborough’s young people.
