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Switch The Play Foundation

The Switch the Play Foundation is the UK's only charity dedicated to supporting all sportspeople to successfully transition to life outside of sport. Evidence shows that leaving a life in sport can be really tough. We work with individuals, clubs, governing bodies, parents and organisations involved in the world of elite sport to help make transition to life outside sport a positive experience.

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Activities & Mission

The Switch the Play Foundation is the UK's only charity dedicated to supporting all sportspeople to successfully transition to life outside of sport. Evidence shows that leaving a life in sport can be really tough. We work with individuals, clubs, governing bodies, parents and organisations involved in the world of elite sport to help make transition to life outside sport a positive experience.

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
£706,448
Latest Expenditure
£685,243

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £705,917
Other Trading £0
Investments £571
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £640,586
Raising Funds £44,657
Governance £3,380
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 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£706,448
£685,243£640,586-£118,353£05 / 5
2024
£277,434
£269,1440 / 10
2023
£193,650
£230,5990 / 13
2022
£201,176
£252,3850 / 16
2021
£209,420
£218,5990 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Switch The Play Foundation

What does Switch The Play Foundation do?

The Switch the Play Foundation is the UK's only charity dedicated to supporting all sportspeople to successfully transition to life outside of sport. Evidence shows that leaving a life in sport can be really tough. We work with individuals, clubs, governing bodies, parents and organisations involved in the world of elite sport to help make transition to life outside sport a positive experience.

How much income did Switch The Play Foundation report in 2025?

Switch The Play Foundation reported total income of £706k and reported expenditure of £685k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Switch The Play Foundation registered as a charity?

Switch The Play Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2020 as charity number 1187733. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Switch The Play Foundation?

Switch The Play Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Switch The Play Foundation operate?

Switch The Play Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Switch The Play Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Switch The Play Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187733.

Details

Address
WESTMINSTER HOUSE
10 WESTMINSTER ROAD
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE
SK10 1BX
Registration Date
4 February 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5125272
Charity Number
1187733

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Trustees

Benjamin Hawes MBE
Christopher Charles Brindley
Craig Francis Donaldson
Emma Penelope Mason
Justin Johnson
Also governs 1 other charity
Martin John Bould
Mary Few
Stacey Knight

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