About us

How the cornermen started

23 yrs of experience as a support worker (latterly at Emmaus)
Further education through Oxford University for continuing education, Open University
Training in Suicide Prevention, Safeguarding, Brief Therapy, Dealing with Trauma and Psychologically Informed Environments

Founded the South Moreton Boxing Club in 2006, having been involved with the sport since his teenage years.
Serial entrepreneur across Leisure, IT and Antiques sectors
Founded The Cornermen with Steve James in 2022 combining Steve’s expertise with the club’s faciilities in response to the acute need in the local area.

40 years of exec and non-exec experience running trusts for the benefit of others.
Former chair of the Pension and Lifetime Savings Association
Former MD of PTL – one of the largest firms of professional trustees in the UK

Any donations are massively appreciated but there are other ways in which you can support The Cornermen.

Former two time World Heavyweight Champion Tim Witherspoon back The Cornermen appeal.

Former British Heavyweight Champion, Lonsdale Belt holder and Mike Tyson opponent Julius Francis endorses The Cornermen appeal.

Leading Irish Singer/Songwriter Damien Dempsey talks to John Houston about The Cornermen and his own struggles with depression.

Posted: July 1, 2025

We are pleased to report to our supporters that we have recently been successful with a grant application to The…

Posted: June 23, 2025

The construction industry is an industry with some of the highest suicide rates. Part of the Cornermen strategy is to…

Posted: June 16, 2025

On Monday 16th of June, local MP Olly Glover visited us at our base of operations, the fabulous South Moreton…