Moving the Goalposts (SCIO)
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC045729
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- June 19, 2015
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- 8 Bowmont Place
East Kilbride
Glasgow
G75 8YG
Contact
- Website
mtgp.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of public participation in sport'
Moving The Goalposts (MTGP) has been in operation since 2008 and predominately targets the most vulnerable and hard to reach individuals and communities within the South Lanarkshire area. Through the provision of highly specialised coaches, a portable football pitch and skill zones, MTGP provides a low cost localised meeting place for attendees and the wider community at a time when offending is at its most prominent. The use of football allows coaches to successfully engage with extremely hard to reach individuals and communities before introducing partners and other alternatives. All MTGP activities are provided free of charge and are open to all.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: 4 Moving the Goalposts is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 to promote the advancement of public participation in sport by improving health and fitness levels and encouraging community wellbeing within problematic communities 4.2 to promote the advancement of public participation in sport by socially including those who are normally very difficult to reach 4.3 to reduce through the advancement of public participation in sport the frequency of incidents of crime and violence and reduce re-offending levels 4.4 to provide opportunities through the advancement of public participation in sport to supported access into volunteering, education, training or employment
Geography
- Main operating location
- South Lanarkshire
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £12,000 | £12,000 |
| March 31, 2024 | £6,000 | £18,000 |
| March 31, 2023 | £30,000 | £18,084 |
| March 31, 2022 | £5,000 | £5,084 |
| March 31, 2021 | £10,947 | £9,140 |