The Footsteps Trust
Analysis
The Footsteps Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in March 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07782588). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Footsteps Trust reported income of £584k and spending of £622k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £427k to £584k (+37%), an average of +8.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Footsteps Trust sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include UK Armed Forces Winter Sports Association (£584k), North East England Guide Association (£586k) and Ebony Horse Club (£582k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 100%. Charitable activities took 24% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £64k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 17 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 100%
In the charity's own words
Based on the model developed by the London Boxing Academy, Footsteps builds upon the LBA?s excellent track record as an alternative education provider for young people. Footsteps delivers an holistic program combining education, sport, and personal support to combat under achievement, low self-esteem and social immobility through sporting excellence, academic achievement, and employment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| UK Armed Forces Winter Sports Association | Hants | £584k |
| North East England Guide Association | York | £586k |
| Ebony Horse Club | London | £582k |
| Ashington Joint Welfare Scheme | Ashington | £587k |