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Switch The Play Foundation

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1187733
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 4, 2020
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
WESTMINSTER HOUSE
10 WESTMINSTER ROAD
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE
SK10 1BX

Activities

The Switch the Play Foundation is the UK's only charity dedicated to supporting all sportspeople to successfully transition to life outside of sport. Evidence shows that leaving a life in sport can be really tough. We work with individuals, clubs, governing bodies, parents and organisations involved in the world of elite sport to help make transition to life outside sport a positive experience.

Objects: To Advance Education For The Public Benefit Of, Particularly By:(a) Supporting The Education And Training Of Beneficiaries Who Require Assistance Financially Or Otherwise To Help Them To Pursue Careers Outside Sport. (b) Advancing Research Into The Difficulties Faced By Beneficiaries In Transitioning To Life Outside Elite Sport.to Relieve The Needs Of Sportspeople Both Retired And Who Are Active In Competitive Sport, In Particular Those Who Are At Risk Of Experiencing Or Are Experiencing Poor Mental Health By The Provision Of Counselling, Mentoring And Other Support

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
Who
Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Jan. 31, 2025 £706,488 £685,243 £-118,353 5
Jan. 31, 2024 £277,434 £269,144
Jan. 31, 2023 £193,650 £230,599
Jan. 31, 2022 £201,176 £252,385
Jan. 31, 2021 £209,420 £218,599

Trustees

Name Appointed
Benjamin Hawes MBE Oct. 1, 2024
Christopher Charles Brindley Feb. 4, 2020
Craig Francis Donaldson March 9, 2020
Emma Penelope Mason Feb. 4, 2020
Justin Johnson Oct. 1, 2025
Martin John Bould Oct. 1, 2024
Mary Few Oct. 3, 2024
Stacey Knight May 11, 2021