Oldham Athletic Community Trust Impact Report 2025 and Beyond!

Official charity of Oldham Athletic AFC, working across the borough to address inequality through sport, education and health programmes. The 2025 report covers primary schools, Premier League Kicks, women & girls football, health & wellbeing, and community fundraising following the club's Wembley playoff promotion.

Report snapshot
5,000+ children engaged weekly through school-based PE delivery across 26 partner schools (1,330 hours of physical activity) Key Metric 1
480 young people engaged through Premier League Kicks; 2,803 participants in Soccer Schools and HAF provision Key Metric 2
2,792 community player engagements; 3,750 children inspired through Oldham Athletic national league promotion trophy tour Key Metric 3
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📋About

Primary schools PE programme; Premier League Kicks; Soccer Schools & HAF; Holiday Activities and Food (40 free places/week); adult Just Play sessions (144 hours free); Silver Latics (55+ social sessions); women & girls football programme; walking football; matchday community experiences; home education pilot Custom geography from upload: United Kingdom

📊Key Metrics

5,000+ children engaged weekly through school-based PE delivery across 26 partner schools (1,330 hours of physical activity) Key Metric 1
480 young people engaged through Premier League Kicks; 2,803 participants in Soccer Schools and HAF provision Key Metric 2
2,792 community player engagements; 3,750 children inspired through Oldham Athletic national league promotion trophy tour Key Metric 3

Key Outcomes

  • 100% of home education pilot children reported feeling more confident and part of a team; 1,000+ free match tickets distributed to local families, schools and community groups
  • Won Women In Football Promoting Inclusion Award 2025 at Northwest Football Awards; Silver Latics sessions featured on ITV
  • £10,000+ raised through matchdays supporting 15 local charities; Sleep Out raised £6,500; Golf Day raised £2,500; ~10% of annual income now from non-restricted fundraising

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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