About Us
Phones often get in the way of what matters most. In classrooms and camps, constant notifications and digital distractions pull young people away from learning, creativity, and real connection.
We founded The Virtus Project in 2023 with a clear belief: schools and camps deserve a simple, practical way to create phone-free environments where focus can thrive and healthier habits can grow.
The idea began with The Lockbox — a straightforward solution to a complex problem. What started as a small project has become a mission to help educators and communities reclaim attention and presence in daily life.
Today, The Virtus Project is dedicated to supporting schools, camps, and organizations across the UK in building distraction-free spaces for learning and play.
Our mission is simple: to create environments where focus, creativity, and human connection come first.
At our core, we started The Virtus Project to make a real impact — on students, educators, and the planet. We believe that helping young people build healthier habits should also create a better world. That’s why we made a simple, powerful commitment: for every Lockbox sold, we plant two trees.
It’s not just a product — it’s part of a movement toward focused, present learning and intentional living. Every Lockbox helps students reclaim their attention while supporting reforestation efforts around the globe. Real change starts small — and every classroom, camp, and student can make a difference.