THE FAST GYM
The Charity through the combat sports such as Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, jiu-jitsu; or Weight Training, Fitness training and other Martial Arts/ Fitness activities, provides for public benefit the facilities and equipment for fitness, strength training and martial arts / combat sports, for participation in healthy recreation, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Salford/Manchester.
Objects
TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN THE COMBAT SPORTS OF BOXING, KICK BOXING, WRESTLING AND JIU-JITSU THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COACHING AND FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL FITNESS AND STRENGTH IN SALFORD MANCHESTER AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported unrestricted reserves of £3,312 at the end of the financial year, a decrease from £7,643 in the prior year, with no fixed reserves target set by the trustees. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, supported by rental and space-hire income, though the charity relies on securing additional funding to complete building repairs.
What the accounts disclose
“Space hire and subletting income – £33,000 (2024: £50,000).” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Darren Paul Sherlockchair
- Jonathan Dyke
- Richard Himlin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £35k | £39k |
| 30/11/2024 | £49k | £44k |
| 30/11/2023 | £24k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE FAST GYM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported unrestricted reserves of £3,312 at the end of the financial year, a decrease from £7,643 in the prior year, with no fixed reserves target set by the trustees. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, supported by rental and space-hire income, though the charity relies on securing additional funding to complete building repairs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.