Here you’ll find everything you need to know about joining sessions, booking spaces, and making the most of our community facilities. If you can’t find the answer to your question, please contact us.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We run a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities (starting from age 8 and above). The main sports we offer are sessions for basketball, football, and boxing/fitness. Alongside this, we run programmes such as yoga, tai chi, table tennis and strength and movement classes. Whilst we are predominately a sports site , we also focus on extracurricular delivery, including training and development, educational workshops, mentoring and sessions focused on wellbeing and mental health.
- To find out a bit more about our sessions, please click here
We have a variety of free community fitness sessions taking place throughout the week on the mezzanine, located in our boxing gym. These range from open gym sessions (supervised by a PT) to coached classes (delivered by our partners). To book onto any of these classes, please click here. Our Gym can also be privately hired by PTs, if you are interested, please contact our admin team on admin@blackprincetrust.org.uk
Yes, many sessions require advance registration. Check the session details when booking to see if prebooking is needed.
- To book onto any of our community sessions, please click here
- Select the class or classes you would like to join
- Click on ‘View Selections’ and enter your details
💡 Tip: Complete your Upshot Form before attending — this saves time on your first day!
We can not let you participate until this form is completed.
- Depending on the sessions, boxing, fitness, and basketball are all in our sports hall in our community hub, and our football sessions will be located on the football pitches outside. All sessions take place at the community hub 5 Beaufoy Walk, SE11 6AA, unless otherwise stated on our timetable.
- Other than yourself you will need to bring appropriate footwear for the specified sports and weather or sports hall appropriate sportswear to participate in the session. We would recommend bringing a water bottle, which you can fill up onsite if needed.
- All sessions are free to the community user except for Don Davis amateur boxing academy, which has a fee attached to support aspiring boxers in competition.
- All sessions are free to the community user except for Don Davis amateur boxing academy, which has a fee attached to support aspiring boxers in competition.
- No, all abilities are welcome. Our sessions are inclusive and cater to everyone, regardless of fitness level.
View our frequently asked questions below, if you can’t find the answer to your question, please contact us.
Yes. Our Pasio Project provides free sessions for Lambeth residents aged 55+ Our regular activities are held at Black Prince Trust hub, and other venues across the borough. Please check out our timetable with all our free sessions. At levels of abilities are welcome at our PASIO project activities.
💡 Tip: Complete your Upshot Form before attending — this saves time on your first day!
- To find out a bit more about our sessions, please click here
No. Sessions are designed for all fitness levels.
📅 View our timetable and follow the registration instructions.
💡 Tip: Complete your Upshot Form before attending — this saves time on your first day!
Yes – we have dedicated girls-only sessions to help build confidence and encourage participation. Check our current timetable [View more info and timetable] for details
Yes – we provide women-only sessions across different sports and activities. You can see what’s on this week by visiting our timetable [View more info and timetable].
Yes – we hold regular inclusive sports sessions tailored to different abilities, designed to be inclusive and welcoming. You can find upcoming activities on our timetable [view more info and upcoming community sessions].
Yes!
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Jordan Court – £55 per hour
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Regal Court – £75 per hour
📅 [Click here to book a basketball court]
⚽ Football pitches are managed by Powerleague.
📧 Email: vauxhall@powerleague.com
Yes!
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🎉 Yes!
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Jordan Court – £55 per hour (ideal for small groups)
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Regal Court – £75 per hour (championship-sized court, seats up to 150)
🍰 For food & drinks: Hire our first-floor room (£55 per hour) with seating for 30, kitchenette, and TV.
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Yes. For enquiries:
📧 admin@blackprincetrust.org.uk
🚫 No. Alcohol is strictly prohibited on-site, including ticketed sales. This ensures a safe, family-friendly environment
🚫 Food and beverages are not permitted on our basketball courts.
Yes! 🏀 A deposit (ID card or set of keys) is required to borrow a basketball.
🥗 The Felix Project collects surplus food from supermarkets, wholesalers, farms, and restaurants. It redistributes it to charities, schools, and community organisations across London — fighting food waste and hunger.
📅 The food bank runs twice a week:
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Wednesday – food distribution begins at 3:00 PM
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Friday – food distribution begins at 12:00 PM (midday)
⏳ Please note: start times may be delayed if the delivery van arrives late.
🎟️ To guarantee a food bag, collect a token at reception by 9:30 AM on the same day.
📅 The food bank runs twice a week:
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Wednesday – food distribution begins at 3:00 PM
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Friday – food distribution begins at 12:00 PM (midday)
⏳ Please note: start times may be delayed if the delivery van arrives late.
🎟️ To guarantee a food bag, collect a token at reception by 9:30 AM on the same day.
✅ You can only use the car park while using the site facilities.
If you’re here for a free activity or a private booking, please register your car at the Powerleague office when you arrive.
📱 Download the “YourParkingSpace” app from www.yourparkingspace.co.uk.
Our car park uses QR codes for entry and exit – just scan your code at the barrier when arriving and leaving.
🕒 Up to 3 hours free parking for all visitors!
If you’re staying longer, re-register before your 3rd hour ends to get another 3 hours free (total 6 hours).
⏳ After 6 hours, standard charges apply.
📧 Keep your booking confirmation or receipt, then email admin@blackprincetrust.org.uk to appeal.
Make sure you include proof of your booking or session.
👥 Hosts of groups or clubs must remind all members to validate their parking at Powerleague Reception.
♿ Only if you have a valid disabled badge.
Vehicles parked without one will receive a £100 fine.
🚫 Unfortunately not. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and is at your own risk.
We’re not liable for any loss or damage to vehicles or belongings.
👪 Even for quick collections, you must register your vehicle at Powerleague Reception.
Cars not parked in marked bays may receive a £100 fine.
📦🚖 Yes. All drivers entering the site (even briefly) must register at Powerleague Reception.
🔁 You can come and go freely, but each visit has a 3-hour free limit.
Re-register before your 3rd hour ends to extend up to 6 hours total free.
After 6 hours, normal rates apply.
🎓 Your course facilitator or host should send a list of attendees 48 hours in advance to
📧 admin@blackprincetrust.org.uk
so that YourParkingSpace can exempt your group during the course.
✅ Our programmes are open to children aged 8 and over — including holiday camps, youth sports sessions, and creative activities for all abilities.
🙌 Yes! Our holiday programmes are completely free, and we also provide free healthy meals through the Lambeth Holiday, Activity & Food (HAF) scheme.
🎨 We run a wide mix of sports, games, and creative sessions — including football, basketball, dodgeball, playground games, arts & crafts, and fun team challenges designed to build confidence and community.
Typically sessions run from about 10am-3pm during holidays. It includes at least 4 hours of physical activity and a nutritious lunch.
📲 Yes, we ask everyone to book ahead. When bookings open, you’ll find them listed under the “School Holidays Programme” section on our website.
👀 We take safeguarding seriously. Our Child Protection Procedure is in place to protect all young people, and our team includes trained Designated Safeguarding Leads who handle any concerns with care and confidentiality.
🍎 Yes! We offer a free healthy lunch as part of our holiday activity days — helping children stay fuelled and focused while having fun.
🙋♀️ Yes, we do! Our female fitness and empowerment sessions are open to girls and young women aged 13–24, helping to build confidence through sport and movement.
👟 All our activities are led by experienced coaches and mentors who work closely with trusted partners like Quadrant Performance Academy. We ensure a safe, fun, and structured environment for every participant.
Yes! If you cannot attend, please cancel your booking as soon as possible. This allows us to offer your spot to someone else who is waiting for a spot to open.
How to Cancel
Via your email address:
- Find your booking email
- Select ‘Manage’ on your booking confirmation
- Select ‘Cancel’ and then ‘Confirm’
If you are unable to cancel via your email confirmation, contact us directly via phone or email.
Why Canceling Matters
Our classes, sessions, and courts are in high demand; by cancelling, you help us make the most of our resources and give others a chance to participate in our sessions.
Our Community Hub offers:
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Accessible entrances
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Disabled restrooms
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Designated parking spaces
⚠️ Note: Our educational room, The Space, is on the first floor and does not have disabled access.
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Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Saturday–Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📢 Car park gates close promptly at 10:00 PM (weekdays) and 5:00 PM (weekends).
📢 Closed on Bank Holidays and for ~2 weeks over Christmas/New Year.
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Yes, CCTV is installed throughout the premises for security.
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🚫 No lockers. Please keep belongings with you at all times.
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Yes, two large changing rooms (male & female).
📢 Children are advised to arrive dressed for activities.
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💧 Water fountains are available.
🚫 No vending machines in our Hub. Powerleague has a drinks machine by their football pitches.
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🚫 No food or drink on basketball courts.
CCTV and staff monitor usage.
£50 cleaning fines apply if rubbish is left behind
