Stride UK Foundation Limited
A CO-COORDINATED APPROACH TO DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING SPORTING AND ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. WE USE SPORT AS THE VEHICLE TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO VISUALISE, BREAKDOWN, PLAN AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.WE DO THIS BY SETTING UP COMMUNITY ATHLETICS CLUBS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS, FOCUSING IN PARTICULAR ON DISADVANTAGED AREAS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £3,052 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £16,698. The trustees report that reserves are below the stated policy target of £30,000 (equivalent to three months of core costs) and are committed to rebuilding them in 2025. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity remains solvent with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed a reserves policy equivalent to approximately three months of core costs, estimated at £30,000.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- Mark Gerard Mannchair
- Allan Speakman
- Cheryl Siddall
- Robert Edward Loveday
- Samuel John Russell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £367k | £309k |
| 31/12/2023 | £636k | £698k |
| 31/07/2022 | £391k | £356k |
| 31/07/2021 | £304k | £346k |
| 31/07/2020 | £339k | £329k |
Common questions
Is Stride UK Foundation Limited financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £3,052 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £16,698. The trustees report that reserves are below the stated policy target of £30,000 (equivalent to three months of core costs) and are committed to rebuilding them in 2025. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity remains solvent with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
Who funds Stride UK Foundation Limited?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Stride UK Foundation Limited as a grant recipient include THE JD FOUNDATION, PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION, CEO SLEEPOUT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JD FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £561k | Nominated charity donation |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £26k | to support the salary of a full time Community Sport Programme Coordinator |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | FY2022 | £9k | |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | FY2024 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2026 | £20k | Sport and Support for NEET young people |
| Sport England | 17/12/2025 | £9k | Girls Move Manchester |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2024 | £20k | Sport and Wellbeing Sessions |
| Sport England | 22/11/2022 | £8k | Jubilee Fund - A6 Boxing and Martial Arts Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2022 | £10k | 11-16 Powerhouse Group |
| Sport England | 13/01/2022 | £5k | Governance Support - Creating a culture of high performance |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2021 | £295k | DMSF Hubs |
| Sport England | 09/06/2021 | £10k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/02/2021 | £10k | Powerhouse Group |
| UK government | 25/06/2020 | £16k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 27/05/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 CEF |
| Sport England | 25/10/2016 | £7k | 'Get Set' |
| Sport England | 26/08/2015 | £199k | DMSF HappyDays Programme |
| Sport England | 08/04/2013 | £4k | Diane Modahl Sports Foundation |
| Sport England | 09/01/2013 | £6k | Diane Modahl Sports Foundation |