BLACKBIRD LEYS AMATEUR BOXING CLUB
providing access to regular physical exercise and training in a disciplined, safe and welcoming environment for anyone, irrespective of gender, age and ability in the sport of amateur boxing for Blackbird Leys and the surrounding communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £438 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £30,561. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, noting that unrestricted reserves of £105,491 are four times the stated policy target of £20,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy for reserves is to hold at least £20k for the purposes of maintaining the provision of services for at least 2 years.” — page 5
Trustees
- Richard Hartchair
- Hazel Walsh
- Keith Perisi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £31k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £17k |
| 31/03/2023 | £32k | £17k |
| 31/03/2022 | £27k | £9k |
Common questions
Is BLACKBIRD LEYS AMATEUR BOXING CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £438 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £30,561. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, noting that unrestricted reserves of £105,491 are four times the stated policy target of £20,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 28/07/2023 | £4k | Learning to Lead – a new generation of boxing coaches |
| UK government | 28/07/2023 | £4k | ALB-Sport England-Learning to Lead a new generation of boxing coaches |
| Sport England | 21/07/2023 | £4k | fit to fight: women only boxing sessions at BBLABC |
| UK government | 21/07/2023 | £4k | ALB-Sport England-fit to fight: women only boxing sessions at BBLABC |