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
Contact
- Phone
- 07919328389
- [email protected]
- Website
switchtheplay.com
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 |