Young Futures

To support children and young people to develop the skills, confidence, resilience and opportunities needed to thrive.

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Positive Pathways

Create clear and accessible pathways that enable individuals and families to achieve stability, independence and long-term success.

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Inclusive Communities

Strengthen community connection belonging, and collaboration to create safer and more inclusive neighbourhoods.

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Healthy Lives

Improve physical, mental and emotional wellbeing across communities through prevention, support and healthier lifestyles.

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Welcome

First Kick Foundation. Built with Communities. Led by People.

First Kick Foundation is a community-focused organisation dedicated to improving lives through sport, wellbeing, education, skills building, and meaningful social support. Its purpose is to create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces where people of all ages can build confidence, develop positive relationships, and access opportunities that improve both physical and mental wellbeing. The foundation works closely with local communities to tackle social isolation, improve health outcomes, and provide early intervention for young people and vulnerable groups.

OUR ACTIVITY IN NUMBERS

516

Youth Club Hours Delivered

1,020

Employability Hours Provided

38

Projects Started

Our Work

The programmes we deliver support young people, families, and local communities.

At First Kick Foundation, we deliver place-based programmes that respond to the needs of real people in real communities. From youth mentoring to inclusive holiday clubs, every service we offer is designed to create safe spaces, support wellbeing, and open up opportunities for growth.

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First Kick Foundation

Driven by Values.

Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency, and consistency—always doing what’s right, even when it’s not easy.
Community-Centric

People come first. Our work is shaped by local voices, local needs, and local strengths.
Agile & Versatile

Every community is different. We adapt, respond, and evolve to meet real-world challenges head-on.
Collaborative

We build trust and share power - working hand-in-hand with partners, people, and places.

Foundation Communities News

First Kick Foundation and Muslim Sports Foundation Join Forces to Create More Inclusive Opportunities Through Sport

At First Kick Foundation, we believe that sport has the power to bring people together, br

Refugee Rebuilds Life in Skelmersdale Through Empower Them Programme

A refugee who survived years of hardship, displacement and violence across multiple countr

Penwortham Youth Club

Penwortham Youth Club, supported by Penwortham Town Council and delivered by First Kick Fo

Bringing communities together

in safe and
welcoming spaces.

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Helping young people build brighter futures

with confidence
and opportunity.

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Supporting healthier

minds, bodies, and
lifestyles for all.

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Creating positive pathways

for growth and
lasting change.

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Welcome

First Kick Foundation. Built with Communities. Led by People.

OUR ACTIVITY IN NUMBERS

516

1,020

38

Our Work

First Kick Foundation

Driven by Values.

Integrity

Community-Centric

Agile & Versatile

Collaborative

Foundation Communities News

First Kick Foundation and Muslim Sports Foundation Join Forces to Create More Inclusive Opportunities Through Sport

Refugee Rebuilds Life in Skelmersdale Through Empower Them Programme

Penwortham Youth Club

Bringing communities together

in safe and welcoming spaces.

Helping young people build brighter futures

with confidence and opportunity.

Supporting healthier

minds, bodies, and lifestyles for all.

Creating positive pathways

for growth and lasting change.

Partners and organisations who enable us to deliver our work.

in safe and
welcoming spaces.

with confidence
and opportunity.

minds, bodies, and
lifestyles for all.

for growth and
lasting change.