Switch the Play Foundation

Who we are

The Switch the Play Foundation is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting all sportspeople to successfully transition into life outside of sport. Our mission is to empower sportspeople to be their best through and beyond sport by providing person-centred training, wellbeing and transition support.

Leaving a life in sport can be really tough. Not all sportspeople win gold medals, international caps nor million-pound contracts and when their sporting careers come to an end most will need to start a second career. The evidence shows that for some, this transition can also lead to a loss of identity, a lack of purpose and financial and mental health struggles.

We aim to make athlete transition a positive experience. Preparing sportspeople for that switch will help them fulfill their potential through and outside of sport.

Our culture and values

We are courageous. We will not shy away. That's not in our DNA. We exist with purpose, to empower the hidden majority to redefine their path. We are caring, we are focussed, we are collaborative, we are impactful.

We have a small but hard-working team that care about the cause and recognise the value in great teamwork to help us achieve our goals. Our emphasis on creating a positive culture and working environment is highlighted through our Team Code which we seek to live through all our interactions with colleagues and external stakeholders. 

Our values are:

• Person centred - an unrelenting focus on the needs of the individual and having a positive impact.
• Passion - we exist because we care. Passion is infectious. Our passion will drive us to go above and beyond.
• Independent - we work with the sporting system but we are independent. Our independence will help build trust with our beneficiaries. 
• Excellence - we take pride in the quality of our work. Excellence leads to impact.
• Collaboration - we are part of the solution; we can’t do it all alone. We seek to find the common ground with others.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Switch the Play Foundation is committed to creating a safe working environment. All recruitment is undertaken in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy. We are committed to Equal Opportunities for all and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender identity, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.