The Marcellus Baz Foundation
Boxing coaching and multi-sports activities and provisions - to individuals of various ages across Nottingham
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £661,355, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £70,000. The charity reported an operating surplus of £151,767 and confirmed it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Income decreased to £234,554 (2024: £266,489) along with expenditure to £82,787 (2024: £134,524).”
“The trustees’ aim is to maintain unrestricted general reserves of approximately 6 months' expenditure, £70,000, in order to mitigate the risk of any such periods of reduced or non-income or unforeseen expenditure.” — page 4
“Included within unrestricted donations are amounts received from Switch Up CIC totalling £146,635 (2024 - £145,635). Other debtors include £143,983 (2024 - £145,635) due from Switch Up CIC.” — page 16
Trustees
- Marcellus Bazchair
- Fozia Uddin
- Helen Emmett
- JOAN SMALLEY
- Mick McGrath
- Ruth Pender Jane
- Shahbaz Haque
- Valari Mitchell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £235k | £83k |
| 31/03/2024 | £266k | £135k |
| 31/03/2023 | £146k | £111k |
| 31/03/2022 | £105k | £68k |
| 30/06/2021 | £204k | £19k |
Common questions
Is The Marcellus Baz Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £661,355, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £70,000. The charity reported an operating surplus of £151,767 and confirmed it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds The Marcellus Baz Foundation?
Funders whose own accounts filings name The Marcellus Baz Foundation as a grant recipient include BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST, SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2024 | £7k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 01/10/2025 | £105k | Grant to Inclusion Barnet |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/05/2018 | £10k | Switch Up Your Mind and Your Body |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/10/2016 | £9k | No Knives- Happier Lives |