BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST
The general aim of the charity is to assist the disabled, special needs, the disadvantaged and other sports men, women or children where their talents have been overlooked.
Objects
2.1 THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE TRUST FUND AND ITS INCOME UPON TRUST TO APPLY THEM FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES (THE "CHARITABLE PURPOSES") AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED BELOW IN SUCH PROPORTIONS IN SUCH MANNER AND SUBJECT TO SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE.2.2 IN THIS DEED THE EXPRESSION "CHARITABLE PURPOSES" SHALL MEAN2.2.1 THE PROVISION OF OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF, FACILITIES FOR PHYSICAL RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE EITHER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE A NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES PROVIDED ALWAYS THAT SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND IN PARTICULAR (WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING):2.2.1.1 IN THE ADVANCEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OF THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PERSONS, WHO ARE PUPILS AT SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD, (THE "AREA OF BENEFIT") BY ENSURING THAT DUE ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF SUCH PUPILS AS WELL AS TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND OCCUPATION OF MINDS AND, WITH A VIEW TO FURTHERING THAT OBJECT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS AND TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANISATION AND PROVISION OF FACILITIES WHICH WILL ENABLE AND ENCOURAGE SUCH PUPILS TO PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL RECREATION AND SPORT.2.2.1.2 THE PROMOTION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE STUDY OF AND RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES, TREATMENT AND AVOIDANCE OF ANY INJURY, AILMENT, COMPLAINT OR DISABILITY WHICH ARISES OR MAY ARISE FROM PARTICIPATION IN OR TRAINING FOR ANY SPORT, SPORTING ACTIVITY, OR OTHER FORM OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION OR RECREATION ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, EITHER BY DIRECT GRANT TO, OR REMUNERATION OF, INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN SUCH STUDY OR RESEARCH OR BY PAYMENT TO A FUND, FOUNDATION, HOSPITAL, INSTITUTION, CORPORATE BODY OR TRUST ENGAGED IN SUCH RESEARCH.2.2.1.3 THE PROVISION OF RELIEF AND/OR TREATMENT FOR ANYONE SUFFERING FROM ANY INJURY, AILMENT, COMPLAINT OR DISABILITY BY PAYMENT TO A FUND, FOUNDATION, HOSPITAL, INSTITUTION, CORPORATE BODY OR TRUST ENGAGED IN SUCH RELIEF AND/OR TREATMENT, AND 2.3 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £177,874, while total net assets stood at £1,486,795, comprising an expendable endowment of £1,308,921. The trustees report that reserves remain at a sufficient level to fund future projects, with no material uncertainties identified regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the Trustees is to maintain sufficient reserves in order to fulfil future expected funding requirements of projects that extend over several years as well as supporting a portfolio of new projects.” — page 6
“St Bride’s Strategic Advisers and St Bride’s Managers donated time for administration and treasury services as well as making donations. The Trustees are most grateful to St Bride’s for their support.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- ALURIE MAYE DUTTON
- Oliver Bartrum
- ROBERT IAN HOUSTON
- Richard Anthony Allcroft
- Susan Gardner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £263k | £252k |
| 30/09/2024 | £255k | £244k |
| 30/09/2023 | £231k | £197k |
| 30/09/2022 | £170k | £212k |
| 30/09/2021 | £233k | £219k |
Common questions
Is BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £177,874, while total net assets stood at £1,486,795, comprising an expendable endowment of £1,308,921. The trustees report that reserves remain at a sufficient level to fund future projects, with no material uncertainties identified regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST, CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £6k | |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £56k |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £13k |
| THE ROZAC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| THE VARRIER-JONES FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| FORD BRITAIN TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' LIVERY CHARITY | 1 | £6k |
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- M I CHARITABLE TRUST
- BDO CHARITABLE TRUST
- M O CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE TEN CHARITABLE TRUST
- HELPING DISABILITIES TRUST
- THE BROCKLEBANK CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | £263k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| M I CHARITABLE TRUST | £21k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BDO CHARITABLE TRUST | £50k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| M O CHARITABLE TRUST | £146k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE TEN CHARITABLE TRUST | £589k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HELPING DISABILITIES TRUST | £131k | — | 0 | above | 9.4% | no doubt |