Sportily

Also known as: OneLife Charity, Painswick and Stroud Area Local Ministries, Psalms, Putting Sport Alongside Local Ministries

Advancing the Christian faith through sports ministry, with children, young people and their families, in community and school settings, across the Diocese of Gloucester.

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Activities & Mission

Advancing the Christian faith through sports ministry, with children, young people and their families, in community and school settings, across the Diocese of Gloucester.

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

Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£968,035

Latest Expenditure

£990,365

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £768,752

Charitable Activities £157,467

Other Trading £0

Investments £40,118

Other Income £1,698

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £990,365

Raising Funds £0

Governance £98,538

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

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	£968,035	£990,365	£990,365	£823,280	£580,695	24 / 48
2023	£947,575	£885,022	£885,022	£845,610	£491,544	18 / 90
2022	£783,848	£709,627	£709,627	£783,057	£408,457	15 / 81
2021	£964,873	£554,317	£546,817	£708,836	£700,203	9 / 69
2020	£207,212	£198,919				0 / 135

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sportily

What does Sportily do?

Advancing the Christian faith through sports ministry, with children, young people and their families, in community and school settings, across the Diocese of Gloucester.

How much income did Sportily report in 2024?

Sportily reported total income of £968k and reported expenditure of £990k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sportily?

Sportily has a program ratio of 102.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sportily registered as a charity?

Sportily was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 August 2005 as charity number 1111077. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Sportily?

Sportily is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sportily operate?

Sportily operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sportily a registered charity?

Yes — Sportily is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111077.