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 2024 – 2025
Whilst over 50 years old the Trust continues to consider its role and constantly evolves to meet the changing world we live in. In 2024-2025 the Trust awarded the following clubs/organisations:-
- A Team (The)
- Adswood United
- Adventure Therapy
- Bilton Hall ABC
- Birmingham Deaf Football Club
- Brimsdown FC
- Clarendon Juniors Football Club
- Covenham Sailing Club
- Dalgarno ABC
- Durham FC
- Eastbourne Trampoline
- Epping ABC
- Epsom & Ewell ABC
- Fight Fit Academy
- Gator ABC
- Grey Ranks ABC
- Halling BC
- HIIT Box ABC
- Hilcrest ABC
- Lancashire School of Boxing
- Lancaster Boxing CIC
- Leamington Lions Girls & Ladies FC
- Leicester Nirvana FC
- Mainsforth Amateur Boxing & Fitness Club
- Meltham Cricket Club
- Newark ABC
- No Limits ABC CIC
- North Manchester Athletic Football Club
- Oldham Boxing & Professional
Powerday Hooks BC - Salford Storm Club CIC
- Sedgefield Water Polo Club
- She Kicks Academy CIC
- Sheriff Hutton Bridge Cricket Club
- Sneinton ABC
- Sporting Weston Football Club
- Stonebridge BC
- Taunton ABC
- Team Oasis
- Team Pumpkin ABC
- Title Shot ABC
- Tuebrook ABC
- Watchet Boxing Club
- Waveney Gymnastics Club
- Wellington ABC
- Westerhope ABC
- Wiveliscombe Youth Club
- Zestus ABC CIC
| 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 |
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