Sport 4 Life UK
Sport 4 Life UK (S4L) believes in a level playing field where every young person has the opportunity to create a better future for themselves. S4L is proud to provide the opportunity for young people aged 11-29 to prepare for, and move into, sustained education, employment or training, by improving their employability and key life skills - through its sports-themed mentoring and training services.
Activities & Mission
Sport 4 Life UK (S4L) believes in a level playing field where every young person has the opportunity to create a better future for themselves. S4L is proud to provide the opportunity for young people aged 11-29 to prepare for, and move into, sustained education, employment or training, by improving their employability and key life skills - through its sports-themed mentoring and training services.
Areas of Operation
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,545,789 | £1,720,471 | £1,658,574 | £382,729 | £252,852 | 76 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,604,774 | £1,566,206 | £1,506,992 | £557,411 | £416,243 | 67 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,537,477 | £1,435,758 | £1,379,299 | £518,843 | £395,963 | 23 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,397,157 | £1,259,102 | £1,215,268 | £417,124 | £376,399 | 58 / 7 |
| 2021 | £923,165 | £873,866 | £833,626 | £279,069 | £277,912 | 37 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sport 4 Life UK
What does Sport 4 Life UK do?
Sport 4 Life UK (S4L) believes in a level playing field where every young person has the opportunity to create a better future for themselves. S4L is proud to provide the opportunity for young people aged 11-29 to prepare for, and move into, sustained education, employment or training, by improving their employability and key life skills - through its sports-themed mentoring and training services.
How much income did Sport 4 Life UK report in 2025?
Sport 4 Life UK reported total income of £1.55m and reported expenditure of £1.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sport 4 Life UK?
Sport 4 Life UK has a program ratio of 107.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sport 4 Life UK registered as a charity?
Sport 4 Life UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 2006 as charity number 1115222. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Sport 4 Life UK?
Sport 4 Life UK is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Gahir. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sport 4 Life UK operate?
Sport 4 Life UK operates across 5 areas, including Birmingham City, Dudley, Sandwell and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sport 4 Life UK a registered charity?
Yes — Sport 4 Life UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115222.
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B18 6NF
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