Sport & Physical Activity

83% of Fit as a Bull participants incorporated physical exercise into daily routine; 79% saw increased confidence; combined weight loss of 129kg from 24/25 cohort; 37% increase in feeling inspired through Tackling Insights

48.6% of Merton children achieve 60+ minutes of daily activity — above both London and national averages — with the borough achieving the highest Active Lives survey response rate in London (37 schools, 2,500+ pupils), enabling a reliable baseline for tracking progress

82% of Sported member groups said the charity's support made a positive difference to their organisation, with 86% of leaders on a project or 1:1 consultancy reporting increased skills and knowledge in running their group

80% of Football4All participants reported stronger friendships and reduced loneliness; 61% of Champions referrals have better understanding of anti-social behaviour; 90% of Early Years participants improved social interaction; 92% of teachers reported greater confidence through supported PE delivery

95% of Raise Your Game attendees said it helped career development.

Closed its financial gap in 2025-26 while customer visits and membership reached an all-time high

In the independent 2024/25 social value analysis, 93% of participants reported an improved sense of community belonging.

Participating children and young people in Chile, Peru and Mexico showed regional improvements in mental health, measured with the internationally validated WHO-5 wellbeing instrument.