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 2018 - 2019
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 2018 - 2019 the Trust awarded the following clubs/organisations:-
- Fusion Box Fitness ABC
- Chorley Cricket Club
- Groundwork Jam Den
- Mighty Micks ABC
- Swale Gloves ABC
- West Warwick Boxing Club
- Billingham Boxing Club
- Martial Academy
- Sale West ABC
- Wednesbury ABC
- Chesterfield Boxing Club
- Aldercar and Langley Mill ABC
- Sedbergh ABC
- Imps Boxing Centre
- St. Mary's ABC
- Sheerness ABC
- Timperley ABC
- Wodensborough ABC
- Terry Spencer ABC
- Jewelley Quarter Boxing
- Eastern Boxing Club
- Nelson Wrestling Club
- Holland Shore ABC
- Winchester ABC
- Battersea Boxing Club
- Fishergate ABC
- Foley ABC
- Wigton Community ABC
- Balham ABC
- Wildcard ABC
- Hemel Hempstead Swimming Club
- Priory Park ABC
- Bromford ABC
- Seconds Out Boxing Academy
- Olympian ABC
- Rectory ABC
- Lancashire School of Boxing
- Preston Mall Youth & Community Centre ABC
- Leicester Combat Academy
- Holland Park Boxing Club
- Phoenix Amateur Boxing Club
- Dorchester & District ABC
- East Brighton ABC
- Northern Gymnastics Club CIC
- Pinewood Starr ABC
- Old Halesonians Cricket Club
- Team Tutsham Charitable Trust
| 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 - 2019 |
| Luigi Leo | 2015 - To date |
| Darren Chapple | 2019 - 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.
