AHEAD OF THE GAME FOUNDATION
Provides free cancer pre/rehabilitation for those diagnosed with cancer and vital support for their families. Specialist coaches provide tailored physical, mental, and emotional care, including physical training, pilates, yoga, mindfulness and workshops.Individuals are sign posted to other organisations when deemed appropriate such as mental health counselling and/or nutritional support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £40,032 for the year ended 31 October 2025, a reversal from the previous year's surplus. Per the balance sheet, net assets decreased significantly from £90,368 to £50,336, driven by the deficit and the repayment of a director's loan. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- David Michael Boltonchair
- DOMINIC MATTEO
- Kelsey Parker
- Steven McGauley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £153k | £193k |
| 31/10/2024 | £137k | £159k |
| 31/10/2023 | £290k | £210k |
Common questions
Is AHEAD OF THE GAME FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £40,032 for the year ended 31 October 2025, a reversal from the previous year's surplus. Per the balance sheet, net assets decreased significantly from £90,368 to £50,336, driven by the deficit and the repayment of a director's loan. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AHEAD OF THE GAME FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AHEAD OF THE GAME FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE, Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | FY2024 | £34k | |
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | FY2024 | £0 | Employee grant support programme |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/08/2025 | £20k | Free Adult Cancer Rehabilitation Support Groups and Wellbeing Activities |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Sport England | 21/10/2024 | £10k | In-person Yoga Classes for Adults Living with Cancer |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/02/2024 | £20k | Free Cancer Rehabilitation and Support Groups |
| Sport England | 14/07/2023 | £15k | Physio and Yoga coaches for cancer rehabilitation |
| UK government | 14/07/2023 | £15k | ALB-Sport England-Physio and Yoga coaches for cancer rehabilitation |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £25k | Project Funding |