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: March 12, 2024

John and Steve were invited onto the SOFEA sessions Podcast. They talk to Podcast host Nichola Smith, who is Therapeutic…

Posted: February 27, 2024

One of the main objectives we have this year at the Cornermen is to look to secure our long term…

Posted: January 30, 2024

Film maker Aimee Yasmin Billingsley makes a short documentary (8min) about The Cornermen.