BEHIND EVERY KICK
Delivering personal development and life skills training and opportunities to young people through affiliation with sport and mentoring.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £16,991, resulting in total net assets of £1,827, which includes unrestricted funds of £6,850 and restricted funds of £5,023. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern, noting that any shortfalls are guaranteed by trustee David Pollock. The charity has not yet established a specific reserves policy, stating it is in the process of agreeing on a longer-term strategy.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have assessed the financial position at the period end and deemed that the Charity is a going concern. This conclusion is formed as any shortfalls are kindly guaranteed by David Pollock.” — page 14
“During the year, trustee David Pollock made a donation of £12,890 to Behind Every Kick. The donation was made on an unrestricted basis and no conditions were attached. No other related party transactions occurred during the year.” — page 23
Trustees
- David Pollockchair
- Amira Mohamed
- Steven Davidson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £194k | £211k |
| 31/08/2024 | £173k | £174k |
| 31/08/2023 | £125k | £115k |
| 31/08/2022 | £120k | £124k |
| 31/05/2021 | £99k | £92k |
Common questions
Is BEHIND EVERY KICK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £16,991, resulting in total net assets of £1,827, which includes unrestricted funds of £6,850 and restricted funds of £5,023. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern, noting that any shortfalls are guaranteed by trustee David Pollock. The charity has not yet established a specific reserves policy, stating it is in the process of agreeing on a longer-term strategy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BEHIND EVERY KICK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEHIND EVERY KICK as a grant recipient include MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CHILDHOOD TRUST, THE BLYTH WATSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £100k | Discretionary Grants |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2024 | £11k | |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2022 | £6k | |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE BLYTH WATSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE BLYTH WATSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/09/2021 | £10k | BEK Boot Camps |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/02/2020 | £10k | BEK Development |