Help Us Build the New Round4Round Community Boxing Gym in Farnworth

Round4Round is a community boxing programme changing the lives of young people across Bolton and Farnworth. Founded by Nasir Akram — philanthropist, Honorary Fellow at Salford University, and senior leader at a billion‑dollar organisation — the mission has always been simple:

Give every young person a safe place, a positive role model, and a fighting chance.

After years of working in borrowed spaces, we have finally secured our own dedicated facility in Farnworth — and now we need your help to build it.

Who We Are

Round4Round is powered by an exceptional team:

- Nasir Akram — Founder, philanthropist, visionary leader

- Ashif Ashik — Co‑founder & lead coach

- Bob Shannon — World‑class coach who trained 7 world champions

- Mike Khan — Level 2 coach, 16 years’ experience, trained Bolton Wanderers Academy for 3 years

- Abdul Rashid — Former professional boxer

- Sannah Adam — Female lead & legal professional

- Arbaz Ghulam — Level 2 coach & part‑time accountant, coach at Monton FC

- Shoaib Mohammed — Original Amir Khan Gym coach & NHS responder

- Abbas Khan — Owner of BYKO Sports, long‑standing supporter since day one

Our Boxers

- Maaz bin Saud — Professional boxer (2–0), trained by Bob Shannon & Abdul Rashid

- Hassan Ilyas — Former national & regional champion

- Idriss Mohammed — Rising amateur talent

- And many more young fighters building confidence, discipline, and purpose

Our Community Impact

Round4Round has delivered programmes for:

- Bolton Wanderers Academy (3 years)

- Monton FC

- Bolton College

- Sharples School

- Many other schools, youth groups, and community organisations

We’ve helped hundreds of young people improve behaviour, confidence, mental health, and life chances.

Awards & Recognition

- Bolton Trust Mark accredited

- Winner of Community Gym Awards

- Top 5 Boxing Gyms in the UK for Social Impact

- Hosted world‑class athletes including:

- Roy Jones Jr.

- Australian Olympic Team

- Ivana Habazin

- Natasha Jonas

- Abbas Barou

- Worked with BOXXER, Wasserman Boxing, England Boxing, and elite international teams

Why We Need Your Help

Our new Farnworth site is currently an empty shell.

Your donation will help us install:

- Boxing ring

- Flooring & safety mats

- Punch bags & equipment

- Heating & ventilation

- Changing rooms

- Safeguarding & mentoring rooms

- Security & CCTV

- Lighting, painting & electrics

No salaries.

No admin fees.

Just impact.

💷 Donate Directly (Tax Relief Available)

Round4RoundUK CIC

NatWest Bank

Account Number: 21653704

Sort Code: 01‑01‑97

Businesses may be eligible for tax relief.

Be Part of the Story

Round4Round has changed lives — now we’re building a home to change thousands more.

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Help us build a safe, inspiring space for the next generation.