THE CHRISTIAN HOBBS CHARITY
The Charity provides equipment and facilities for the charitable objective of amateur sport, with a particular focus on the amateur sport of boxing, and such other charitable activities as the Trustees consider appropriate in accordance with their objects.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £(1,674) and restricted reserves of £691,163, resulting in net assets of £689,489. The trustees report that the charity is undertaking a feasibility study for a community sporting facility and is working to raise necessary capital through gifts and donations. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“In the period under review the charity has received a significant donation of funds amounting to £700,000 which is provided on the understanding that the funds are used towards the construction of an amateur boxing gym in Hinckley.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- Andrew Caspar James Hobbschair
- Catriona Butler
- Duncan Ferguson Campbell
- Hugh William Fagan Stewart Nickerson
- Isobel Mary Clare Hobbs
- James Benedict Codrington
- Louise Hobbs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £701k | £11k |
Common questions
Is THE CHRISTIAN HOBBS CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £(1,674) and restricted reserves of £691,163, resulting in net assets of £689,489. The trustees report that the charity is undertaking a feasibility study for a community sporting facility and is working to raise necessary capital through gifts and donations. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MARKET HARBOROUGH BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| QUORN BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £100k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £14k |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| The Teesside Charity | 1 | £9k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WESTCLIFF ST PETER | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- TAMWORTH AMATEUR BOXING CLUB
- HARBOROUGH TOWN COMMUNITY TRUST
- NORTON SPORTS CHARITY
- TIMPERLEY AMATEUR BOXING CLUB
- THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED
- HOUGHTON BOXING CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHRISTIAN HOBBS CHARITY | £701k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAMWORTH AMATEUR BOXING CLUB | £547k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARBOROUGH TOWN COMMUNITY TRUST | £419k | Under £60,000 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| NORTON SPORTS CHARITY | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TIMPERLEY AMATEUR BOXING CLUB | £31k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |