PLEDGEBALL
Pledgeball brings about behavioural/attitude change, reducing human impact on the planet. Pledgeball works in 2 ways: Football Fixtures- Each match day, Pledgeball encourages fans to make pledges in support of their team (ranging from using a reusable cup to installing solar panels). Pledgeball events- Anyone can host an event with participants making sustainable lifestyle pledge(s) to enter.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Pledgeball held unrestricted reserves of £94,048 at the end of the period, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately three months' projected expenditure (£50,000). The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts are consistent with accounting records and noted no matters of material significance, while the trustees reported that the charity remains viable with plans for long-term funding security.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Chris Duncanchair
- Katrin Schweigert
- Mark Andrew Keith Doidge
- Mark Powell
- Penny Jane Lawrence
- Sarah Louise Farrar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £213k | £173k |
| 30/04/2024 | £122k | £77k |
| 30/04/2023 | £29k | £23k |
| 30/04/2022 | £9k | £6k |
Common questions
Is PLEDGEBALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Pledgeball held unrestricted reserves of £94,048 at the end of the period, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately three months' projected expenditure (£50,000). The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts are consistent with accounting records and noted no matters of material significance, while the trustees reported that the charity remains viable with plans for long-term funding security. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PLEDGEBALL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PLEDGEBALL as a grant recipient include THE NORTHWICK TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NORTHWICK TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE NORTHWICK TRUST | FY2023 | £8k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, UK Branch | 29/04/2024 | £50k | Pledgeball |
| Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, UK Branch | 02/10/2023 | £20k | Pledgeball |