Football Beyond Borders Impact Report 2023/24

Football Beyond Borders uses football to build trusted adult relationships with young people at risk of school exclusion. Their 2023/24 impact report records 1,587 young people supported, a 51% GCSE pass rate (vs 5% for Alternative Provision nationally), and over £5.5 million in societal wellbeing benefits — with independent evaluation by the University of Manchester confirming significant wellbeing improvements. Key figures from the report: 1,587 young people on FBB programmes; 97% finished the year in school without permanent exclusion or managed move; FBB programme delivered societal wellbeing benefits worth over £5.5 million to the taxpayer (Pro Bono Economics). 51% GCSE pass rate for FBB young people — vs 5% national average for Alternative Provision and 17% for FSM pupils with SEN.