Alive and Kicking U.k.
Analysis
Alive and Kicking U.k. is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05106378). It says it provides human resources, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Alive and Kicking U.k. reported income of £93k and spending of £108k, spending 116% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2020 to June 2025, income fell from £301k to £93k (-69%), an average of -25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income dropped by 81%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Alive and Kicking U.k. sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rosalie Ryrie Foundation Ltd (£93k), Independent Mental Health Network (£93k) and The Emis National User Group (£93k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Alive and Kicking exist to create happier, healthier, more empowered communities. As the world's only not-for-profit sports ball manufacturer, we positively impact the lives and livelihoods of people facing disadvantage by producing a sports ball like no other - creating better access to ethical jobs, play and vital health education.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rosalie Ryrie Foundation Ltd | Wakefield | £93k |
| Independent Mental Health Network | Bristol | £93k |
| The Emis National User Group | Gateshead | £93k |
| Stafford North End Community Association | Stafford | £93k |