Kick (Kickstart Initiatives for Community Kids)
Analysis
Kick (Kickstart Initiatives for Community Kids) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Kick (Kickstart Initiatives for Community Kids) reported income of £11k and spending of £19k, spending 167% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £1,211 to £11k (+840%), an average of +75% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 990%. Over the whole period it spent 125% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Kick (Kickstart Initiatives for Community Kids) sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lancaster City Brass (£11k), Usk Brass Band (£11k) and Goldington Reading and Recreation Room (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
KICK supports young people, particularly those from less advantaged backgrounds, to develop skills, confidence and community leadership. Through The Charity Den, KICK provides mentoring, project development support and funding to help young people design and deliver charitable projects that respond to needs in their communities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster City Brass | Lancashire | £11k |
| Usk Brass Band | Gwent | £11k |
| Goldington Reading and Recreation Room | Bedfordshire | £11k |
| The Tyssul Hall (Otherwise Llandyssul Public Hall) | Dyfed | £11k |