Impact Report 2024-25

Greenhouse Sports is a London-based charity delivering evidence-based Positive Youth Development (PYD) programmes through full-time coach-mentors embedded in schools in London, Leicester and Portsmouth. In 2024-25, the charity supported 8,021 young people across 73 programmes, delivering 3.5 million hours of sport and 1.1 million hours of mentoring. Working exclusively with young people in areas of high deprivation, the programmes are multi-year, strengths-based and year-round. Evidence shows participants attend 11 more school days per year than peers, achieve higher grades, and report significantly better wellbeing and confidence.

Report snapshot
8,021 young people engaged with Greenhouse Sports programmes in 2024-25 across primary and secondary school settings in London, Leicester and Portsmouth Key Metric 1
3.5 million hours of sport and 1.1 million hours of mentoring delivered; 150 enrichment trips, 1,200 competitive fixtures, and 575 weeks of holiday camps Key Metric 2
73 unique programmes embedded across schools; 81 employability sessions hosted; coach-mentors delivering a minimum of 25 hours face-to-face support per week per school Key Metric 3
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📋About

Year-round Positive Youth Development (PYD) programmes delivered by full-time coach-mentors embedded in schools; primary school programmes (ages 8-11) across 10 schools reaching 1,520+ children; secondary school transition support; 1-to-1 and small-group mentoring; competitive sport fixtures; enrichment trips; holiday camps; employability sessions; Greenhouse Connect app (coach-mentor version launched 2024-25, participant/parent/school versions to follow 2026) Custom geography from upload: Leicester, Portsmouth

📊Key Metrics

8,021 young people engaged with Greenhouse Sports programmes in 2024-25 across primary and secondary school settings in London, Leicester and Portsmouth Key Metric 1
3.5 million hours of sport and 1.1 million hours of mentoring delivered; 150 enrichment trips, 1,200 competitive fixtures, and 575 weeks of holiday camps Key Metric 2
73 unique programmes embedded across schools; 81 employability sessions hosted; coach-mentors delivering a minimum of 25 hours face-to-face support per week per school Key Metric 3

Key Outcomes

  • Young people in Greenhouse Sports programmes attend school 11 more days per year than peers, and achieve English and Maths grades on average half a grade higher
  • 94% of young people report increased confidence and 85% report improved behaviour at school after a year on a programme; participants report significantly higher life satisfaction and lower anxiety than matched peers
  • 95% of young people report an enhanced likelihood of doing the right thing; 96% report increased enjoyment of sport and exercise; 93% feel more valued by those around them

📍Geography

London, Other

2025 Enhanced

Impact Report 2024/25

20,204 total engagements; 1,621 hours of free sporting activity; 5,457 free meals provided; 468 young people engaged through Youth Hub with 1,222 hours of free youth provision
Key Metric 1
100% of Cancer Prehab participants reported improved resilience and ability to cope with treatment; 100% of Strong Start participants achieved weight reduction targets and adopted sustainable exercise routines; 90% of Cancer Prehab participants reported better mental wellbeing
Key Metric 2
Named EFL League Two Community Club Organisation of the Year 2025; won Community & Charity Organisation of the Year at Wyre Business Awards 2024; Sports College CEFA side crowned CEFA North West Champions at Wembley 2025; Veterans Community Garden awarded Level 4 Thriving certificate at North West in Bloom
Key Metric 3
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
2023

Impact Report

2,250 participants engaged over the year and 75 schools partnered with the Foundation
Key Metric 1
981 holiday camp participants; 456 hours of delivery within health and wellbeing projects
Key Metric 2
31 schools received Premier League Primary Stars sessions; 22 school partnerships; 20 hours per week of after-school clubs across 19 sessions in 11 schools
Key Metric 3
Improved sport participation and progression through scholarships, EPP, development centres and girls’ pathways
2024

Impact Report 2024

£520,114 total income reported for financial year ending 31 August 2024
Key Metric 1
£544,667 total expenditure reported for financial year ending 31 August 2024, all recorded as charitable expenditure
Key Metric 2
23 employees, 5 trustees and 6 volunteers reported in the 2024 charity return
Key Metric 3
Improved personal development opportunities for young people through sport and training