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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

From Period start date To Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year 01 Jan 2024 31 Dec 2024

Charity name Team Greaves ABC

Other names charity is known by N/A Registered charity number (if any) 1175978

Charity's principal address Bourne Street Hollinwood Oldham Postcode OL9 7LX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled to
appoint trustee (if any)
1 Toni Greaves Secretary/Treasurer
2 Marvin Greaves Vice Chair/Treasurer/
Publicity Officer
3 Gary Thwaites Club Welfare Officer
4 Simon Creighton Deputy Club Welfare
Officer
5 Marc Jackson Chair
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7
8

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Constitution 01/01/24 – 31/12/24

How the charity is constituted

Charity Registered Community Amateur Boxing Club

Trustee selection methods

Appointed by existing trustees

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

We follow policies and procedures provided by England Boxing as we are affiliated with them as an amateur boxing club.

We follow policies and procedures provided by British Boxing Board of Control as we are registered with them as a professional boxing club.

Section C Objectives and activities

The aims and objectives of the club are:

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

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Summary of the main activities
undertaken for the public
benefit in relation to these
objects (include within this
section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit)		 Team Greaves Amateur Boxing Club (ABC) is a volunteer-run, community-based
organisation committed to providing accessible boxing and fitness opportunities for
all. The club is managed by a team of five main volunteers who oversee coaching,
administration, and community engagement:
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Marvin Greaves – Level 2 Qualified Boxing Coach
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Marc Jackson – Level 2 Qualified Boxing Coach
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Toni Greaves – Level 2 Qualified Boxing Coach and Club Administrator
(responsible for administration, boxer management, and organising
amateur boxing shows)
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Bakht Taj – Level 1 Qualified Boxing Coach
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Michael Chung – Qualified Personal Trainer
The club operates with a strong multicultural and family ethos, underpinned by
values of respect, self-discipline, and hard work. Trustees and volunteers work
collaboratively to ensure the club remains inclusive, safe, and supportive for all
members.
Our purpose is to promote community participation in healthy recreation by
providing facilities for boxing and fitness training. We aim to use sport as a vehicle
for personal development, positive behaviour change, and community cohesion.
Throughout the year, Team Greaves ABC has delivered a range of boxing and
fitness sessions to:
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Individuals from the general public
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School groups and youth organisations
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Community groups supporting children and young people
Our sessions focus not only on boxing skills and fitness but also on building life
skills such as teamwork, discipline, respect, and communication. A table of
sessions and photographs of activities, awards, and community projects are
attached as supplementary evidence of our work and impact.
Team Greaves ABC continues to make a significant difference within the local
community, particularly among young people and families facing challenges such
as:
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Bullying and social exclusion
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Self-harm and poor mental health
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Anger and behaviour issues
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Family changes and instability
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Low self-confidence and educational difficulties
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Involvement in or association with crime and gangs
Through participation in our structured boxing and mentoring programmes, many
young people have:
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Gained confidence, self-esteem, and discipline
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Improved school attendance, grades, and attitudes to learning
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Developed healthier communication at home and in school
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Reduced involvement in antisocial behaviour or crime
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Adopted more active and positive lifestyles
Our gym continues to be recognised as a safe space and a positive influence
within the community, offering both physical and emotional support to those who
need it most.

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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

We have continued our links with Action Together, Oldham, to support our efforts in securing grants and exploring new funding opportunities. In addition, we are currently in discussions with the Oldham Youth Service to launch a new project in January 2025.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

In 2023, we were awarded funding from The National Lottery for a project titled Team Greaves – Gloves Up Knives Down. This initiative offered boxing and fitness training, alongside anger management sessions, to young people who had recently been associated with, convicted of, or affected by knife crime. During this year, we submitted detailed testimonials and outcome reports for this project, which included participants’ voices, photographs, and impact statements demonstrating the positive difference the project made.

Our group of affiliated senior boxers has continued to grow, providing vital support in the gym and working alongside qualified coaches to mentor and train younger participants.

We are also proud that several former Team Greaves boxers have gone on to establish their own exercise and boxing groups within the community. These include programmes specifically for women, for different age groups, and in local schools. These initiatives have helped bring new participants to Team Greaves, further strengthening community links and providing opportunities for skill development through joint sessions.

The contribution of our volunteers remains invaluable. They generously give their time to assist during group sessions—setting up equipment, leading warm-ups and cool-downs, and supporting small groups. Beyond these practical roles, our volunteers act as positive role models and mentors, offering trusted guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear to those who need it.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

We remain proud to operate 360 days a year, offering daily morning and evening sessions. Our open-door policy ensures that everyone in the community is welcome, promoting inclusivity and accessibility for all ages and abilities.

We have continued to strengthen our local partnerships, including links with Nex Gen Boxing Gym as part of a borough-wide project to build connections across different areas of Oldham.

Our collaboration with Newbridge Special School has continued successfully throughout the year. We deliver regular boxing and fitness sessions for children with disabilities, and attendance has remained strong, with participants showing great enthusiasm and progress.

We have also maintained our partnership with Bare Trees Primary School, delivering in-school boxing and fitness sessions to support positive behaviour and promote healthy lifestyles among pupils in Key Stage 2.

We continue to achieve success in professional boxing.

These achievements highlight the high standards of coaching and dedication within Team Greaves, inspiring younger participants and reinforcing our reputation for excellence both locally and nationally.

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Section E Financial review

We do not have a reserves policy

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

The principal sources of income are as follows:

The primary expenditure relates to property rent and associated services, which are paid directly to the landlord on a weekly basis.

This expenditure is essential in enabling the organisation to maintain access to its facilities for the local community. Through these facilities, we are able to:

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

M. Greaves

Signature(s) T.Greaves Marvin Greaves Full name(s) Toni Greaves Vice Chair/Treasurer

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Secretary/Treasurer Date 24.10.25

Appendix 1

Appendix 1
What Who When Why
Boxing coaching for
school groups		 Primary School Children
(5 – 11)
Secondary School
Children (11 – 16)
Collage Level Students
(16 – 18)		 Throughout the school day ●
To develop fitness and tackle issues
such as obesity and improve social
interaction and develop personal
skills and confidence.
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To develop basis skills in boxing and
highlight children/students with the
potential to be trained at
club/amateur level.
Fitness sessions for
school groups		 Primary School Children
(5 – 11)
Secondary School
Children (11 – 16)
Collage Level Students
(16 – 18)		 Throughout the school day ●
To develop fitness levels of children
and young adults.
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To improve awareness of the
importance of being fit and healthy.
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To improve knowledge of a balanced
diet and healthy eating.
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To tackle issues such as obesity
within our local community though
exercise and boxing.
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To improve social interaction and
develop personal skills and
confidence.
Anti-Bullying Sessions Primary School Children
(5 – 11)
Secondary School
Children (11 – 16)
Collage Level Students
(16 – 18)		 Throughout the school day
Weekends		 ●
To support children/young people
who have been the victims of
bullying in school or in the
community.
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Children/young adults that have
bullied others.
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To improve confidence and
self-esteem of children/young
adults that have been bullied.
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To develop awareness of
self-defence.
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To develop knowledge of strategies
of how to deal with being bullied
previously.
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To develop knowledge of the
effects ofbeing abully towards

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others on the victim and their
family.
Female Only Boxing
and Fitness Sessions
Led by Female Coach		 Girls (10 – 16)
Ladies (16+)		 Evenings and Weekends ●
To allow girls and ladies to feel
comfortable whilst exercising.
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To build self-esteem and confidence
for females.
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To develop fitness levels.
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To gain knowledge of girls and
ladies with the potential to train in
boxing at club/amateur levels.
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To gain friends and develop social
interaction.
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To cater to cultural preferences
(not being able to train amongst
males).
Special Needs Groups Children/Young
People/Adults with
Additional or Special
Needs		 Throughout the day,
Weekends		 ●
To introduce boxing and fitness to
those with additional or special
needs.
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To cater to additional and special
needs and allow children/ young
adults/adults to access boxing and
fitness on an appropriate level.
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To develop confidence and
self-esteem of those with
additional or special needs.
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To improve fitness and cater to all
abilities.
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To improve social interaction and
support those with additional or
special needs.
Probation Workshops Males and Females that
have been placed on
probation.		 Throughout the day,
Evenings and Weekends		 ●
To support young adults/adult that
have been placed on probation and
give them direction.
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To develop knowledge and
awareness of why they committed
crime and prevent them from
reoffending.
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To give them purpose, drive and
goals to work towards.
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To provide a release and someone to
talk to.
Specific Group
Sessions		 Any groups As specified by the group ●
To develop fitness levels.
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To develop boxing skill level.
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To promote team building.
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To give a taste of the sport.
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Anyother specific reason.
One on One training
sessions		 Any individuals As specified by the
client/coach combined		 ●
To develop fitness levels.
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To lose weight.
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To develop boxing skill level.
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To improve confidence and
self-esteem.
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To improve knowledge of health and
fitness.
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To meet a specific target/goal.
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To support fitness element of
forces applications.
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Any other specific reasons.

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Kids sessions Children (5 – 11 years
old)		 Evenings (3 per week)
Weekends (Sun AM)		 ●
To introduce core fitness and the
sport of boxing to young children.
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To provide a hobby to young
children.
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To promote positive interaction and
discipline.
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To develop children’s awareness and
tolerances of children that have
similarities and differences
compared to them.
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To develop basis boxing skills.
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To identify children that are gifted
and talented in boxing and have the
potential to be trained at
club/amateur level
Teen Sessions Young Adults (11-16
years old)		 Evenings (Monday – Friday)
Weekends (Sun AM)		 ●
To introduce core fitness and the
sport of boxing to young adults.
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To provide a hobby to young adults.
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To promote positive interaction and
discipline.
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To support with school transitions –
primary to secondary or secondary
year groups.
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To develop awareness and
tolerances of young adults that
have similarities and differences
compared to them.
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To develop basis boxing skills.
●
To identify young adults that are
gifted and talented in boxing and
have the potential to be trained at
club/amateur level.
Adult Sessions Adults (16+ years) Mornings (Monday –
Fridays)
Evenings (Monday – Friday)
Weekends (Sun AM)		 ●
To introduce core fitness and the
sport of boxing to adults of
different abilities and levels of
interest.
●
To provide a hobby to adults.
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To promote positive interaction and
discipline.
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To develop awareness and
tolerances of adults that have
similarities and differences
compared to them.
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To provide a release from stress,
anxiety and personal problem.
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To develop basis boxing skills.
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To identify adults that are gifted
and talented in boxing and have the
potential to be trained at
club/amateur level.

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Outgoings Total
Session Fees Rent Services Waters Cleaning Products Equipment Total Monthly Total
January 1955 1750 200 50 55 2055 -100
February 1654 1400 200 50 55 200 1905 -251
March 1578 1400 200 50 55 1705 -127
April 1650 1750 200 50 55 1700 -50
May 1450 1400 200 50 55 1705 -255
June 1628 1400 200 50 55 250 1955 -327
July 1982 1750 200 50 55 2055 -73
August 1325 1400 200 50 55 1705 -380
September 1890 1750 200 50 55 2055 -165
October 1765 1400 200 50 55 250 1960 -195
November 1435 1400 200 50 55 1705 -270
December 1298 1750 200 50 55 1840 -542
19610 18550 2400 600 660 700 22345
Annual Total After Deductions -2735