History of the Central Social and Recreational Trust
The Trust has a long and distinguished history. It was established by the then, Amateur Boxing Association. On the 15th June 1962 the Central Social and Recreational Trust came into being, through its 'Deed of Declaration of Trust'. Its original Trustees were:
- Rudyard Holt Russell.
- George Hubert Bone.
- Theophilus William Morcom-Harneis.
The 'Deeds' of the Trust set out its primary focus on young people and the pursuit of active recreation and sport.
The close relationship of the Trust to amateur boxing was demonstrated by the fact that Rudyard Holt Russell was the President of the International Amateur Boxing Association (1956 - 1974) and President of the Amateur Boxing Association from 1960.
The initial 'Funds' to the Trust were donated by the then Amateur Boxing Association and returns on investments have increased the funds to around £1M. Today the Trust only spends the returns on its investments and protects its 'Capital'. This strategy has served the Charity well over the years.
Grants Awarded in 2016 - 2017
Whilst over 50 years old the Trust continues to consider its role and constantly evolves to meet the changing World we all live in. In 2016 - 2017 the Trust awarded the following clubs/organisations:-
- Academy for Karate
- Alveley Cricket Club
- Anfield BC
- Benwell & Walbottle Cricket Club
- Benwell Victoria ABC
- Bilton Hall ABC
- Blades Fencing Club
- Brandon Boxing Club
- Brandon Carside Youth & Comm Ctr
- City of Hull ABC
- Currock House ABC
- Eastbourne Boxing Club
- Enfield Judo Club
- Everett Rovers FC
- Gosport ABC
- Hartlepool Elite Boxing Academy
- Hilcrest ABC
- Lewisham Wrestling Club
- Long Lane ABC
- Moulescoomb ABC
- New Addington ABC
- Oldham Boxing & Professional
- Olympian ABC
- Ormskirk Tennis Club
- Shudan ABC
- Small Heath ABC
- South Durham ABC
- Sunderland ABC
- Swale Gloves ABC
- Tenterden ABC
- Thetford Town BC
- Trethosa Guides
- Vulcan Boxing Club
- Wellington Boxing Academy
- WLM Taekwondo
- Woodall, Len Boxing Club
- Workington Town Boys & Girls Club
| Ken Short | 1993 - 1999 |
| William Robinson | 2004 - To date |
| J.H. Lewis | 1993 - 1999 |
| Beverley Gold | 2003 - To date |
| Ken Short | 1996 - 2008 |
| Dr David McElhinney | 2008 - 2015 |
| Col. Rudyard Holt Russell | 1962 - |
| George Hubert Bone | 1962 - |
| Theophilus Williams Morcom-Harness | 1962 - |
| Ken E.L. Short | 1984 - 1999 |
| Joe H. Lewis | 1985 - 1996 |
| William S. Cox | 1985 - 1995 |
| Clifford Hall | 1988 - 1993 |
| Walter C. Hill | 1989 - 1994 |
| Reginald W. Freer | 1990 - 1993 |
| Kenneth S. Smith | 1994 - 1995 |
| William H. Robinson | 1995 - To date |
| Timothy S. Louis | 1996 - 2008 |
| William G. Davies | 1999 - 2008 |
| Andrew T. Bamber | 1999 - 2008 |
| Dr David McElhinney | 2008 - 2015 |
| Keith Walters | 2008 - To date |
| Richard Caborn | 2008 - 2014 |
| Henry Herbert | 2015 - To date |
| Luigi Leo | 2015 - To date |
About the CSRT
The CSRT aims to improve the conditions of boys and girls in England under the age of 21 and of all other persons by reasons of their poverty who would otherwise be unable to obtain facilities for recreational or other leisure time occupations.
