Annual Report 2023/24

The Invictus Games Foundation uses the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding of wounded veterans' experiences worldwide.

Report snapshot
Athletes: wounded veterans from 20+ nations Key Metric 1
Games: Vancouver 2025 next edition Key Metric 2
Recovery through sport: peer support focus Key Metric 3
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📋About

International adaptive sports games, recovery through sport, peer support, mental health, national team development UK-based

📊Key Metrics

Athletes: wounded veterans from 20+ nations Key Metric 1
Games: Vancouver 2025 next edition Key Metric 2
Recovery through sport: peer support focus Key Metric 3

Key Outcomes

  • Delivered international Invictus Games inspiring thousands of wounded veterans
  • Supported wounded veterans' recovery through adaptive sport and peer connection
  • Built global movement demonstrating the fighting spirit of the Armed Forces community

📍Geography

UK-Wide

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