Charity number: 1177250 BEHIND EVERY KICK UNAUDITED TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
BEHIND EVERY KICK CONTENTS Page Reference and administrative details of the Charity. its Trustees and advisers Trustees. report Independent examiner's report statement of financial activities 10 Balanco sheet Notes to the financial $tatement$ 12-21
BEHIND EVERY KICK REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Trustees David Pollock, Chair Timothy Shaw (resigned 15 December 20251 Steven Davidson lappoinled 25 March 20261 Amira Mohamed Jack Green IResigned 1 December 20241 Charlty reglstered number 1177250 Prlnclpal offlce CIO David Pollock 18 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QP Independent Examlner Edward Passmore FCA BKL Audit LLP 35 Ballards Lane London N3 1XW Bankers Metro Bank One Soulhamplon Row London WC1B SHA Page 1
BEHIND EVERY KICK TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Behind Every Kick for the year ended 31 August 2025. Objectives and activities a. Polieies and objectives The objectives of the charity 8s per it's goveming documents are.. For the public benefit to promote the eduealion (including soei818nd physical tr8iningl of people under the age of 21, in such ways as the Charity Trustees think fit, including by". 1. Delivering personal development and life skills training at schools and sports clubs which build confidence, resilience, motivation, ambition and communication skills. 2. Delivering opportunib'es for mentoring and work experience lo the young people we serve, for as long as they choose to remain connected lo Behind Every Kick. In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidanee 'Public benefit." running a charity IPB21'. b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives The Charity undertakes to provide a model of inform81 education to its beneficiaries through various partnerships and initiatives further described under the achievements and performance section of this report. c. Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit The Charity provides public benefit by providing programmes based on informal education to beneficiaries under the age of 21. Achievements and performance a. Main achievements of the Charity A mess8ge fmm the Chaim)8n of Behind Every Kick." With close to 1 million young people in the UK not in education, employment or training INEETI, the need for our work is greater than ever. We rèmain steadfast in our commitment to level the playing field for young people and strive lo ensure that the talent and work ethic of those we serve, rather than their socioeconomic background, will determine what they are able lo achieve. To this end, we ensure our progomme is relevant, accessible and engaging to our beneficiaries and are proud lo report on the imp8cI it has made during the course of our 2024125 cycle. We are goteful for the Continued support we receive from teachers, sports coaches, funding and charitable Partners and our expert sports psychologist network who work with us to develop our programme and share our vision and commitment lo helping young people reach their full potential. We also owe 8 debt of gratitude to our growing network of supporters and corporate partners who Inspi our beneficiaries by providing exriences and opportunities that enhan their future employment prospects and offer pathways for them to showcase their talent. Page 2
BEHIND EVERY KICK TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Aehievements and performance Icontinuedl The following highlights stand out but are by no means exhaustive". 11 We were able lo increase the number of young people entering the Behind Every Kick programme during the 2024125 cycle due lo existing partner schools asking us lo return to deliver to a new cohort of their students. Additionally, thanks to referfftls within school federations, we were able to partner with 8 number of new schools. During 2024125 we delivered our programme lo young people at Haberdashers, Cr8yford Academy, Haberdashers, Hatcham Academy, Haberd8shers' Knights Academy, Harris Academy C18pham, Harris Academy Crystal P81ace, Harris Academy St John's Wood, Harris Academy Tollenham, Harris Academy Willesden, lan Mik8rdo High School, Six 21. 21 As part of our Behind Every Kick Connect offering, we deliVed online and in person experiences for young people in partnership with our corporate supporters. We are constantly seeking new partners across as many seelors as possible lo expand the number of opportunities we are able lo offer lo young people. 31 We produced our first formal impael report which will now be published annu811y on our website. 41 We staged our first gr8du8tion event for programme participants across the Harris Academy Federation in December 2024. 51 Our partnership with EY Lane4 continues to enhance our work. They have provided more pro bono offers of expertise and guidan from across their business. 61 In partnership with EY L8ne4 we delivered our corporate t81ent development programme 'Behind Every Kick Clubhouse, for a fourth year. This programme was delivered to delegates from 3 businesses across a onge of industry and professional seetors. The model is now well established and rooted in social impact whereby businesses subscribing lo Clubhouse donate to Behind Every Kick in exchange for their delegates" places on the programme. Every donation funds up to five young people lo benefit from the Behind Every Kick programme. 71 We have benefitted from a range of fundraising initiatives, including The Big Give las selected by The Childhood Trust for a seventh consecutive year," a fundraising dinner held at Lord's MCC with keynote speakers Mark Hunter, Clare Griffiths, Sophie Carrigill and Fonkie Allen who have all represented Team GB at the Olympic or Paralympic Games, our second annual Behind Every Kick golf day and fourth consecutive 5-a-side football tourn8ment- with 8 teams paying to participate - in support of Behind Every Kick. The YearAhe8d It is intended that by this time next year, we will have". Renewed our Trustee board lo ensure we have the right expertise lo drive the charity forward. Work towards finding sustainable funding for our programme through corporate partnerships, grants and foundations and the exploration of pupil premium contributions. Develop our relationship as a Sport4Life impact partner and learn from their success in securing funding and building a strong, diverse board of trustees. Develop our offering lo attract new corporate partners who are able to offer further development opportunib'es to our young people. Conduct a thorough review of the 8 week Behind Every Kick programme lo update the leaming materials. Implement a new feedback system that charts young people's development through the programme and the programme's impact upon them in more depth. Page 3
BEHIND EVERY KICK TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Aehievements and performance Icontinuedl in The Behind Every Kick Trainers resent rogramme articipants with their certificates Harris Academy Federation Graduation rernonY with Paralympic gold medalist Frankie Allen Page 4
BEHIND EVERY KICK TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Aehievements and performance Icontinuedl Pro ramme raduales artici ale in team buildin exercise al EY in Cana Wharf Olympic gold medalist Hollie Peame-webb shares insights from her career with programme graduates Page 5
BEHIND EVERY KICK TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Aehievements and performance Icontinuedl Young people who have completed the programme and completed work experien attend annual fundraising dinner at Lord's cricket round Amlra Moh•mm•d Amira Mohamed addosses the Long Room at Lords Page 6
BEHIND EVERY KICK TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Financial review a. Going coneem After making 8ppropriale enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue lo adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details gardIng the adoption of the going concern basis ean be found in the aceounling policies. b. Reserves policy The Charity has not reached a position where il is able to instigate a specific reserves policy. The Trustees are in the process of agreèing to the longer-term stratègy for the Charity and will look to establish 8 reserves policy with the aim of s8fegu8rding the activities of the Charity into the futu. The Trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the Charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to miligale exposure to major risks. c. Review of the period During the year the Charity received donations of £77,883 12024". £142,904) and total income was £194,070 12024." £173,374). Tot81 resources expended were £211,061 12024." £173,569) with a net decrease in funds of £16,991 12024. deease of £1951. Structure, govemance and management a. Constitution Behind Every Kick is 8 Charitable Incorporated Org8nisation, number 1177250, and is conslituled under Memorandum of Association dated 20th February 2018. b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees New Trustees are appointed by selection by the current Trustees of the charity by a simple majority vole. New Trustees are selected to add their expertise or knowledge to the board of Trustees. The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were. Mr David Pollock lappoinled September 20231 Mr Timothy Shaw (resigned 15 December 20251 Mr Stevèn D8vidson18ppointed 25 M8rch 20261 Mr Jack Green (resigned December 20241 Ms Amira Mohammed (Appointed 28 March 20241 Page 7
BEHIND EVERY KICK TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Statement of Trustees. responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the fin8nci81 statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Aecepled Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees lo prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financi81 statements, the Trustees are required to". select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021", make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent", stale whether applicable UK Accounting Stsndards IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject lo any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Memorandum of Association. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. davidffjoh steven Davidson Trustee Dale.. 1510612026 Page 8
BEHIND EVERY KICK INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Behind Every Kick I'the Charity.) I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 ACYI. I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. l Confirm that no matters have come to my attention in eonneelion with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect". accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act", or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and Content of accounts set out in the Ch8rilies (Aceounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and f81¢ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinab'on. I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might stale lo the Charity's Trustees those matters l am required lo stale lo them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest exlenl permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report. Signed.. Dated. 1510612026 Edward Passmore FCA BKL Audit LLP 35 Ballards Lane London N3 1XW Page 9
BEHIND EVERY KICK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Note Income from: Donations and legacies other trading activities 15.000 62.883 116.187 77.883 116.187 342.904 30,4TO Total income 15,000 179,070 194,070 173,374 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 56.557 138.263 56.557 154.504 37,604 135,965 16.241 Total expenditure 16,241 194,820 211,061 173,569 Net movement in funds {1.241) 115.750) 116.991) (195) Reconciliation of funds: Totsl funds brought forward Nel movement in funds 6.264 {1,2411 8.900 115,7501 15,164 116,9911 15,359 {195) Total funds carried forward 5.023 {6.850) {1.827) 15,164 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. The notes on pages 12 to 21 form part of these financial statements. Page 10
BEHIND EVERY KICK BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025 2025 2024 Note Current assets Cash al bank and in hand 5,206 17,084 5.206 17,084 Current liabilities Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 10 {7,033) (1,920) Net current liabilities l assets 11.827} 75.164 Total net assets 11,827} 15,164 Charity funds Reslricled funds 11 5.023 16,850} 6,264 8,900 Unrestricted funds 11 Total funds 1,827) 15,164 The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. steven Davidson Trustee Dale.. 1510612026 The notes on pages 12 to 21 form part of these financial statements. Page11
BEHIND EVERY KICK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 General information Behind Every Kick is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered on 20th February 2018 in England & Wales with charity registration number 1177250. Accounting policies 2.1 Basis of preparation of financial ststements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021- Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. Behind Every Kick meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant accounb.ng policy. 2.2 Going concern The Trustees have assessed the financial position at the period end and deemed that the Charity is a going concem. This conclusion is formed as any shortfalls are kindly guaranteed by David Pollock. If the shortfall is unable lo be covered then the Charity will reduce the number of sessions which it provides to schools until more funding becomes available. 2.3 Income All income is recognised once the Charity has entillemenl to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amoLJnt of income receivable can be measured reliably. 2.4 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic benefit lo a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each acb.vity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs inVoed in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable lo a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of lime spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use. Expenditure on raising fLJnds includes all expendilLJre incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of 811 fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading. Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on dIreCY undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs. All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. Page 12
BEHIND EVERY KICK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Accounting policies Icontinuedl 2.5 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 2.6 Liabilities and provisions Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balan sheet date as a result of a past event, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in selllemenl, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised al the amount that the Charity anticipates il will pay to settle the debt or the amount il has reiVed as advanced payments for the goods or services it musl provide. Provisions are measured al the best estimate of the amounts required to sellle the obligation. Where the effect of the lime value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted al the pre-tax discount rale that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Slalement of financial activities as a finan cost. 2.7 Financial instruments The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial inslrumenls. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured al their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method. 2.8 Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted fvnds are funds which are lo be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes lo the financial statements. Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fvnd. Income from donations and legacies Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Donations 15,000 62,883 77.883 Page 13
BEHIND EVERY KICK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Income from donations and legacies (continued) Restrict8d Unrestrictgd funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Donations 15,000 127,904 142,904 Income from othor trading activities Income from fundraising events Unrgstricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Fundraising 116,187 116.187 Unrestricted funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Fundraising 30,470 30.470 Page 14
BEHIND EVERY KICK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Expenditure on raising funds Costs of raising voluntary income Unrestricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Fundraising 56,557 56.557 Unrestricted funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Fundraising 37,604 37,604 Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total 2025 Supporting education through sport 16,241 138,263 154,504 Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2024 Supporting education through sport 8, 736 127,229 135,965 Page 15
BEHIND EVERY KICK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Analysis of expenditure by activities Activities undertaken directly 2025 Support costs 2025 Total funds 2025 Supporting education through sport 113,257 41,247 154.504 Activities undertaken directly 2024 Support costs 2024 Total funds 2024 Supporting education through sport 90,669 45,296 135,965 Analysis of dirgct costs Supporting education through sport 2025 Total funds 2025 Trainers 22,207 91,050 22.207 91,050 Consultancy 113,257 113,257 Supporting education through sport 2024 Total funds 2024 Trainers Consultancy 24,757 65.912 24,757 65,912 90.669 90,669 Page 16
BEHIND EVERY KICK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Analysis of expenditure by activities Icontinuedl Analysis of support costs Supporting education through sport 2025 Total funds 2025 Website and social media Sundry Admin support Subscriptions Insuran Governance costs 16,481 5,359 15,160 734 1,113 2,400 16,481 5,359 15,160 734 1,113 2,400 41,247 41.247 Governance costs were comprised of £2,400 for the independent examination. Supporting education through sport 2024 Total funds 2024 Website and social media Sundry Admin support Subscriptions Insuran Governance costs 15.435 364 15,435 364 18.040 18,040 648 648 996 996 2,199 7,614 2,199 7,614 Travel 45.296 45,296 Page 17
BEHIND EVERY KICK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Independent examiner's remuneration 2025 2024 Fees payable to the Ch8rily's independent examiner for the pparatIon and independent examination of the Charity's annual accounts 2,400 1,920 Trustees. remuneration and expensos During the year, no Trustees reiVed any remuneration or other benefits (2024- £NIL). During the year ended 31 August 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL). 10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accruals and deferred income 7,033 1,920 Page 18
BEHIND EVERY KICK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 11. Statement of funds statement of funds - current year Balance at 1 September 2024 Balance at 31 August 2025 Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds General funds 8.900 179.070 {194.8201 {6.850) Restrlcted funds The Fore 6.264 15,000 116.2411 5.023 Total of funds 15.164 194.070 {211,0611 {1.827) The Fo Monies kindly donated by The Fore to support the charity with marketing, design and events. Page 19
BEHIND EVERY KICK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 11. Statement of funds (continued) statement of funds - prior year Balance al I September 2023 Balance at 31 August 2023 Incon7e Expenditure Unrestricted funds General Funds - all funds 15,359 158,374 (164, 833) 8,900 Restrlcted funds The Fore 15,000 (8, 736) 6.264 Total of funds 15,359 173,374 (173,569) 15,164 12. Analysls of net assets between funds Anatysls of net assets between funds - current year Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Current assets Creditors due within one year 5,023 183 17,0331 5,206 {7,033 Total 5,023 16,8501 {1.827) Anatysis of net assets between funds - prior year Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2024 Tot81 funds 2024 Current assets Creditors due within one year 6,264 10,820 (1, 920) 17,084 (1.920) Total 6,264 8, 900 15,164 Page 20
BEHIND EVERY KICK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 13. Related party transactions During the year, Iruslee David Pollock made a donation of £12,890 to Behind Every Kick. The donation was made on an unrestricted basis and no conditions were allached. No other related party transactions occurred during the year. Page 21