Grassroot Soccer (uk)
Grassroot Soccer is an adolescent health organization that leverages the power of soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize youth in developing countries to overcome their greatest health challenges, live healthier, more productive lives, and be agents for change in their communities.
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Grassroot Soccer is an adolescent health organization that leverages the power of soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize youth in developing countries to overcome their greatest health challenges, live healthier, more productive lives, and be agents for change in their communities.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £550,403 | £812,913 | £677,829 | £588,592 | £588,592 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,221,559 | £896,736 | £563,209 | £851,102 | £851,102 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £479,605 | £269,529 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £62,383 | £241,953 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2020 | £166,683 | £334,948 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Grassroot Soccer (uk)
What does Grassroot Soccer (uk) do?
Grassroot Soccer is an adolescent health organization that leverages the power of soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize youth in developing countries to overcome their greatest health challenges, live healthier, more productive lives, and be agents for change in their communities.
How much income did Grassroot Soccer (uk) report in 2024?
Grassroot Soccer (uk) reported total income of £550k and reported expenditure of £813k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Grassroot Soccer (uk)?
Grassroot Soccer (uk) has a program ratio of 123.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Grassroot Soccer (uk) registered as a charity?
Grassroot Soccer (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2010 as charity number 1135364. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Grassroot Soccer (uk)?
Grassroot Soccer (uk) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexander Nik Haigh. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Grassroot Soccer (uk) operate?
Grassroot Soccer (uk) operates across 27 areas, including Botswana, Brazil, Central African Republic and 24 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Grassroot Soccer (uk) a registered charity?
Yes — Grassroot Soccer (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135364.
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