Sport & Physical Activity Education & Young People 2025
Fulham FC Foundation

Annual Report 2024/25

Fulham FC Foundation is the official charity of Fulham Football Club, delivering sport, education, health and inclusion programmes across South West London's five core boroughs. Their 2024/25 annual report covers a record-breaking year: 12,362 participants, highest ever female engagement, and a broad programme portfolio from refugee football to dementia cafés — with 6,035 free sessions delivered to those who need them most.

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12,362 participants engaged across the season — each for an average of 23 hours; 6,035 sessions delivered completely free of charge to 7,450 participants (nearly 2,000 more free sessions than the prior season) Key Metric 1
3,873 women and girls engaged — a 24% increase on 2023/24 and the highest ever level of female participation; 2,002 participants from ethnically diverse backgrounds (43% of total); 2,002 disabled young people and adults supported Key Metric 2
87% of participants improved physical wellbeing; 85% improved mental wellbeing; 92% felt inspired and engaged; 86% made new friends; overall experience rated 8.9/10; 233 participants completed a formal qualification; 21 supported into employment Key Metric 3
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Premier League Kicks (free youth football across 6 boroughs); Premier League Inspires (secondary school engagement); Premier League Primary Stars; Football & Education; Made in Fulham (coaching pathways); DisAbility and Active Autism programmes; Walking Football; More Than A Game (mental health); Fulham Teammates (older adults); Soccer Schools; Foundation Bursary scheme; Girls Development Centre Custom geography from upload: South West London

📊Key Metrics

12,362 participants engaged across the season — each for an average of 23 hours; 6,035 sessions delivered completely free of charge to 7,450 participants (nearly 2,000 more free sessions than the prior season) Key Metric 1
3,873 women and girls engaged — a 24% increase on 2023/24 and the highest ever level of female participation; 2,002 participants from ethnically diverse backgrounds (43% of total); 2,002 disabled young people and adults supported Key Metric 2
87% of participants improved physical wellbeing; 85% improved mental wellbeing; 92% felt inspired and engaged; 86% made new friends; overall experience rated 8.9/10; 233 participants completed a formal qualification; 21 supported into employment Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • Refugee Kicks engaged 423 newly arrived young people; Girls Kicks engaged 407 girls and young women; Holiday Kicks provided 289 young people with free activities and hot meals; 1,196 Year 6 children attended Junior Citizenship Scheme at Craven Cottage; 3,870 community tickets provided by Fulham FC
  • Made in Fulham: 100% of participants progressed in education, employment or training; 21 participants supported into employment; 98% of Football & Education students improved footballing skills; one male participant signed by Fulham FC U18s; Away Day Cycle raised £30,000+
  • Foundation Bursary funded 100 participants (approx. £15,000 / 4,563 hours of free football); 95% of bursary recipients improved physical wellbeing; 90% felt more confident; 144 Fulham FC player engagements in community activities; 2,280 hours of community use of Craven Cottage and Training Ground

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London

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