The Footsteps Trust
Also known as: The Footsteps Football Academy
Based on the model developed by the London Boxing Academy, Footsteps builds upon the LBA?s excellent track record as an alternative education provider for young people. Footsteps delivers an holistic program combining education, sport, and personal support to combat under achievement, low self-esteem and social immobility through sporting excellence, academic achievement, and employment.
Activities & Mission
Based on the model developed by the London Boxing Academy, Footsteps builds upon the LBA?s excellent track record as an alternative education provider for young people. Footsteps delivers an holistic program combining education, sport, and personal support to combat under achievement, low self-esteem and social immobility through sporting excellence, academic achievement, and employment.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £648,250 | £535,048 | £535,048 | £102,267 | £102,267 | 14 / 0 |
| 2023 | £415,127 | £384,816 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £370,827 | £363,290 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £426,739 | £433,039 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £416,880 | £410,226 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Footsteps Trust
What does The Footsteps Trust do?
Based on the model developed by the London Boxing Academy, Footsteps builds upon the LBA?s excellent track record as an alternative education provider for young people. Footsteps delivers an holistic program combining education, sport, and personal support to combat under achievement, low self-esteem and social immobility through sporting excellence, academic achievement, and employment.
How much income did The Footsteps Trust report in 2024?
The Footsteps Trust reported total income of £648k and reported expenditure of £535k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Footsteps Trust?
The Footsteps Trust has a program ratio of 82.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Footsteps Trust registered as a charity?
The Footsteps Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 2012 as charity number 1146215. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The Footsteps Trust?
The Footsteps Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Giles Amponsah Hall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Footsteps Trust operate?
The Footsteps Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Footsteps Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Footsteps Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146215.
Details
Cheshunt
WALTHAM CROSS
Hertfordshire
EN7 6LG
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Also Known As
- The Footsteps Football Academy
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated