## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** 

For the period of from 01/04/2024 to 01/04/2025 


## **Section A : Reference and administration details** 

Charity Name: **KICK START FC** Registered Charity Number: **1203577** Charity’s Principal Address: **6 Central Street, Ludgershall, Nr Andover, Hants** Postcode: **SP11 9RA** 

Trustees: Michael Cunningham - Chairperson Jessica Stapley Adonis Tingzon Jayne Spanswick Vince Green 

## **Section B : Structure, governance and management** 

Type of governing document: **Constitution** How the charity is constituted: **CIO** Trustee Selection Methods: **Appointed by trustees** 

## **Section C : Objectives and activities** 

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document: 

1) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in Wiltshire, Hampshire, and the surrounding areas by the provision of facilities for playing football. 

(For the purposes of this clause 'facilities' means land, buildings, equipment, access to coaching and organising sporting activities). 

2) The preservation and protection of good mental health using the medium of football and by 

providing access to workshops and discussions covering a range of topics relating to mental health, including but not limited to coping strategies mental health awareness and self-care techniques. 

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects: 

Service users are welcomed into a safe, inclusive environment where they can take part in football-based activities designed to support their wellbeing. Our sessions offer more than just physical exercise—they create opportunities for connection, build resilience, and empower individuals with tools to better manage their mental health. 

Our football therapy sessions take place every Wednesday and Thursday at the Aspire Defence Astroturf in Tidworth and are facilitated by trained volunteers. Each session is thoughtfully designed to support people experiencing mental health challenges through structured football activities. Participants develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving, while also increasing physical activity and helping to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. **Section D : Achievement and performance** 



The charity has hosted over 190 football therapy sessions for the benefit of over 220 service users with an increase coming from our Youth Football Therapy service. Our service has seen us recognised by our local Football Association for ‘Grassroots Excellence’. 

Our volunteers were recognised by our local town council for the work they do in our local community to support people with their mental health. 

## **Section E : Financial review** 

Brief statement on the charity’s policy on reserves: **The charity operates a basic reserves policy to cover immediate expenses.** 

Details of any funds materially in deficit: **None** 

## **Section G : Declaration** 

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee’s report above. Signed on behalf of charity’s trustees. 

Signature: 

## Full name: **Michael Cunningham** 

## Position: **Chairperson** 

Date: **25/02/2025** 

## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS** 

For the period of from 01/04/2024 to 01/04/2025 

**Kick Start FC Registered Charity Number 1203577** 




Signed by one of two of the trustees on behalf of all trustees. 

Signature: Full name: **Michael Cunningham** Date: **25/02/2025**