Stockport County Community Trust County Report 2024-25

Stockport County Community Trust is the official charity of Stockport County FC. Established in 2021, the Trust uses football as a force for good to address inequalities across Stockport. The 2024-25 County Report documents a landmark year, with over 10,000 people engaged across programmes spanning education, health, inclusion and community-building — more than doubling the previous year's reach.

Report snapshot
Over 10,000 participants engaged across programmes — up from 7,000 in the previous year Key Metric 1
7,500 school children engaged through the Together Schools Programme, free to every primary and secondary school in Stockport Key Metric 2
£1:£6 social return on investment — every £1 spent generates £6 in social value for the local community Key Metric 3
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📋About

Schools programme; health and wellbeing sessions; inclusion and participation; holiday programmes with free healthy meals; matchday fundraising; Kits by County PE kit scheme; Parkinson's and dementia programmes; LGBTQ+ inclusion through County Pride FC; walking football; youth engagement

📊Key Metrics

Over 10,000 participants engaged across programmes — up from 7,000 in the previous year Key Metric 1
7,500 school children engaged through the Together Schools Programme, free to every primary and secondary school in Stockport Key Metric 2
£1:£6 social return on investment — every £1 spent generates £6 in social value for the local community Key Metric 3

Key Outcomes

  • Over 1,000 young people attending holiday programmes, 80% free of charge with 1,600 free healthy lunches provided
  • £1 million in social value generated through health and wellbeing initiatives including Parkinson's and dementia programmes
  • 3,000+ PE kits donated to local children through the Kits by County scheme, removing barriers to physical education

📍Geography

North West

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