The greatest risk facing Roman Boxing is not securing the long-term future of the current premises before the existing rental agreement ends in 2028. Without ownership of the building, the club will continue facing the uncertainty, instability and financial pressures that have affected boxing in Bath for decades.

If the purchase cannot be completed, there is no guarantee that a suitable alternative venue will be available within the city. Any future relocation will involve significant disruption, and likely reduced training capacity and increased operating costs. In practical terms, this could mean fewer sessions, reduced class sizes or, in the worst case, the suspension of activities entirely.

The wider risk is not simply to the organisation itself, but to the community that now depends on it. Hundreds of people currently train with Roman Boxing every week, and the club has become an important source of fitness, structure, confidence, mentorship and social connection for many local people. Losing the opportunity to secure a permanent home would place all of that at risk.

The fundraising target of £275,000 is ambitious, and the charity recognises the challenges involved in raising this amount within a two-year timeframe. Economic conditions, rising costs and wider pressures on charitable giving all create additional uncertainty. As a volunteer-led organisation, there is also a need to manage workload carefully and ensure the campaign remains sustainable for the people giving their time to support it.

However, the campaign is grounded in a realistic and carefully considered plan rather than speculation. Roman Boxing already has an active membership base, established income from charitable activities, a growing volunteer network and a fully operational gym that is already delivering community benefit every week. The club has demonstrated continuous long-term growth since opening in 2018, and the demand for its activities is already proven.

The fundraising campaign itself will also be phased across the full two-year period, combining community fundraising, regular giving, events, partnerships, grant opportunities and larger donations to build momentum steadily over time. Existing partnerships with schools, councils, charities and community organisations also provide confidence that demand and support for the club will continue to grow.

Importantly, this is intended to be a one-time capital fundraising campaign. Once the leasehold is secured by the charity, Roman Boxing expects the facility to sustain itself through membership and training income without reliance on continual large-scale fundraising appeals. The long-term value of the campaign therefore extends far beyond the immediate fundraising target itself.

Supporters are not being asked to fund an idea that may one day exist, but to secure something that is already operating successfully and already making a measurable difference within the community.