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Sweaty Betty Foundation

We empower women and girls from every background to get active, and stay active, for life. We listen to girls directly to identify the barriers they face in physical activity participation. Our focus is empowering girls aged 10-18 to try new activities. We do not operate an open grants programme, but fund strategic partners working in UK schools and communities to achieve our mission.

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Activities & Mission

We empower women and girls from every background to get active, and stay active, for life. We listen to girls directly to identify the barriers they face in physical activity participation. Our focus is empowering girls aged 10-18 to try new activities. We do not operate an open grants programme, but fund strategic partners working in UK schools and communities to achieve our mission.

Grants

Sweaty Betty Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2022)
£358,200
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£285,133
Latest Expenditure
£379,380

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £556,845
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £130
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £574,140
Raising Funds £22,890
Governance £5,036
Grants to Institutions £358,200
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£285,133
£379,3800 / 0
2024
£314,562
£308,0410 / 0
2023
£323,157
£440,6310 / 0
2022
£556,975
£597,030£574,140£346,916£346,9162 / 0
2021
£666,645
£279,674£279,423£386,971£386,9711 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sweaty Betty Foundation

What does Sweaty Betty Foundation do?

We empower women and girls from every background to get active, and stay active, for life. We listen to girls directly to identify the barriers they face in physical activity participation. Our focus is empowering girls aged 10-18 to try new activities. We do not operate an open grants programme, but fund strategic partners working in UK schools and communities to achieve our mission.

How much income did Sweaty Betty Foundation report in 2025?

Sweaty Betty Foundation reported total income of £285k and reported expenditure of £379k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sweaty Betty Foundation registered as a charity?

Sweaty Betty Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2021 as charity number 1193601. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Sweaty Betty Foundation?

Sweaty Betty Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sweaty Betty Foundation operate?

Sweaty Betty Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Sweaty Betty Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Sweaty Betty Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193601.

Details

Address
WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE
KINGS PLACE
90 YORK WAY
London
N1 9AG
Registration Date
19 February 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5171740
Charity Number
1193601

Trustees

Chantel-Mariee Lewis
Emma Atkins
Helen Harding
Kainaat Siddiqi
Katie Baker Shaw
Melissa Mullen
Nicky Affleck
Omoefe Odeka
Preeya Varsani
Tamara Louise Hill-Norton

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