There are many ways to support Roman Boxing and every contribution, whether large or small, helps move us closer to securing a permanent future for the club and the community around it.

One of the simplest ways to support us is by training with us. Every membership and class fee directly contributes towards sustaining the club and securing its long-term future. Even attending a single fitness session each week over the next two years will make a meaningful contribution towards the campaign, while also supporting your own health and wellbeing. Encouraging friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to come along with you helps even further.

Supporters can also help simply by attending our boxing shows and community events. Our shows celebrate the hard work and achievements of our members while bringing together the wider community around the club. Buying tickets, inviting others and participating in raffles we hold at these events all contribute directly towards the campaign.

For those who are able to contribute financially, there are several ways to do so, including one-off donations, regular monthly contributions, corporate support and fundraising campaigns. While large donations make a major difference, smaller regular contributions will also have a significant impact over the two-year fundraising period. Consistent community support is what built Roman Boxing in the first place, and it will also be what secures its future.

Alongside sponsored challenges we are arranging such as the Bath Half Marathon, and local and national hikes such as the Three Peaks Challenge that will be open to the whole community, we are also encouraging supporters to organise or take part in fundraising activities of their own. You could organise a raffle, bake sale, or charity auction at your workplace. If you’re entering a Tough Mudder or similar event, consider using it as an opportunity to collect sponsorships.

People can also support by volunteering their time, skills and ideas. As the campaign grows, we will need help organising events, coordinating fundraising activities, promoting the campaign through social media and helping spread the message across the local community. The success of Roman Boxing has always been built on people giving what they can, and this campaign will be no different.

For those considering a larger contribution, we have a “Buy a Brick” initiative. A donation of £5,000 (inclusive of Gift Aid where applicable) will secure permanent recognition within the gym through a personalised engraved plaque, allowing you to leave a lasting message as part of the club’s future. This is an opportunity for individuals, families or businesses to stand out as a foundation of the long-term story of Roman Boxing and its place within the community for centuries to come.

The fundraising campaign will operate primarily through Zeffy, a platform specifically designed for charities. We selected Zeffy carefully because it allows 100% of donations to reach the club while operating on an optional “pay what you want” contribution model for donors. This means the charity does not lose any part of your donation to platform fees. We have already used the platform successfully for boxing show ticket sales and have found it reliable and easy to use. Additional donation methods, including direct bank transfer and in-person donations at the gym, are also available.

If you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid can increase the value of your donation by 25% at no cost to you. This means a £100 donation becomes £125 to the charity simply by completing a Gift Aid declaration. This additional contribution makes a substantial difference to every donation and the overall campaign, and the process is simple. Look for the Gift Aid option when donating through Zeffy, or answer a few short questions when donating in person.

Businesses may also be able to claim tax relief on charitable donations, although supporters should seek independent financial advice regarding their own circumstances.

Ultimately, this campaign is about much more than purchasing a building. It is about protecting everything that has been created within it: the confidence built, friendships formed, opportunities provided and lives positively changed through Roman Boxing. Every donation, fundraising effort, volunteer hour, shared social media post, and every ticket purchased moves us closer to securing the club’s future, ensuring we can continue supporting our members, our partners and the wider Bath community for generations to come.