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<\/p>\nGoole Amateur Boxing Club (GABC) is aiming to raise \u00a3225,000 to expand its facilities to support more young people and the wider community<\/p>\n
10:11, 24 Apr 2026Updated 10:15, 24 Apr 2026<\/p>\n
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Goole Amateur Boxing Club coaches, from left, Chris Batty, Jess Williams, and Gary Parkin(Image: tprc)<\/p>\n
An East Yorkshire charity that punches above its weight for young people is launching a major fundraising drive to support its expansion plans. Goole<\/a> Amateur Boxing <\/a>Club (GABC) \u2013 a charitable <\/a>incorporated organisation \u2013 is planning a significant refurbishment and extension of its existing premises on Boothferry Road to accommodate increasing demand, upgrade the facility, and improve accessibility for the local community.<\/p>\n The scheme involves acquiring the gym’s present location and the adjacent building to safeguard GABC’s long-term future. As such, the club’s trustees are targeting \u00a3225,000 in fundraising this year and are hoping local businesses will help back the initiative. Andrew Horncastle MBE, chair of Trustees, said GABC doesn’t simply strive to produce champions in the ring, but champions in life.<\/p>\n He explained that expanding the facilities will increase the club’s ability to support young people, improve health and wellbeing outcomes, and offer a safe, structured environment for all its members. Mr Horncastle said: “Amateur boxing has proven time and again to be a fantastic activity for young people because it teaches life skills in a way few other sports can.<\/p>\n “It requires great discipline, motivation, and dedication \u2013 all the qualities that help people to succeed in life \u2013 and the things employers are looking for in their future workforces. But the club is much more than that.<\/p>\n “It provides a place where young people can get off the streets and where they can find role models among the coaches and other volunteers, which is vitally important. The club has already contributed to a reduction in antisocial behaviour and by doubling in size, we can help this trend continue, making Goole a more pleasant place for everyone.”<\/p>\n Mr Horncastle, who is chairman of well-known commercial developer the Horncastle Group PLC, added that acquiring the buildings will secure GABC’s presence in the town for many years ahead.<\/p>\n “To continue doing the great work it does, GABC needs a permanent home,” he said. “Having the opportunity to buy both buildings is exactly what we need, but it is a huge financial undertaking.<\/p>\n “To get there, we really need the support of the region’s business community so we’re urging them to get in involved and help GABC continue doing all the great work it does.”<\/p>\n GABC says that figures have revealed it has already played a significant role in cutting antisocial behaviour in Goole, while also reducing the number of ASBOs handed out in the area. Beyond supporting young people, the club offers boxing sessions for individuals of all ages, including those living with Parkinson’s Disease, who frequently experience notable improvements through boxing training, such as slowing the progression of symptoms and enhancing strength and coordination.<\/p>\n Prominent local farmer Richard Longthorp, who lives with the condition, is a regular at the club. He said: “GABC does fantastic work for all of its members whatever their age. Everyone can benefit from boxing training, whether you simply want to get a bit fitter and lose a bit of weight, or you’ve set your sights on being the next Olympic champion.<\/p>\n “To continue this great work, it’s imperative we raise this money to fund the expansion. There is already waiting list of people who want to train at the club and that will only get longer. Without this expansion, they could miss out.”<\/p>\n Those wishing to make a donation to GABC can get in touch with lead fundraisers Graham Cross or James Sweeting by emailing grahamc1960@outlook.com<\/a> or jts@lincolnandyork.com<\/a><\/p>\n Did you know you can make Hull Live a preferred source of Hull news in Google, which will mean you get more of our breaking news, exclusives, and must-read stories straight away? 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