Track Academy Annual Report 2024

Track Academy is the only athletics charity in England to combine elite track coaching with education, mentoring and life skills support. Based at Willesden Sports Centre in London and serving young people aged 5 to 21, the charity provides a 360-degree approach to youth development, helping student-athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed both on the track and in life.

Report snapshot
Young people aged 5–21 supported through athletics and education at Willesden Sports Centre Key Metric 1
New Chief Executive Officer appointed, Patrik Ewe, driving forward the charity's growth Key Metric 2
Holiday schemes, mentoring and life skills sessions delivered alongside athletic programmes Key Metric 3
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📋About

Athletic coaching for young people aged 5–21; education and mentoring sessions; life skills programmes; holiday activity schemes; after-school athletics; support for disadvantaged young people through sport

📊Key Metrics

Young people aged 5–21 supported through athletics and education at Willesden Sports Centre Key Metric 1
New Chief Executive Officer appointed, Patrik Ewe, driving forward the charity's growth Key Metric 2
Holiday schemes, mentoring and life skills sessions delivered alongside athletic programmes Key Metric 3

Key Outcomes

  • Young athletes building confidence, resilience and discipline on and off the track
  • Disadvantaged young people in London gaining qualifications and life skills through sport
  • Next generation of athletes and community leaders supported in some of London's most deprived areas

📍Geography

London

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