The Big Match Charity award winning events company that supports local and national causes.

Starting in 2012 as a kick about to raise money for Brain Tumour Uk and Action for Children. The event has gone on to raise nearly £1/2M for good causes.

The event was set up in memory of David Humphries who sadly lost his 6 month battle with Brain Cancer on Jan 2nd 2012.

A charity fundraiser match was organised at Madejski Stadium with only two weeks planning. 30 local people all agreed to raise and play. The game raise £10k.  The ambition to grow the event was huge, we got about organising the next game right away and things just snowballed. We used all of our contacts to help, Barclays Bank who were main sponsors of the Premier League agreed to support. They provided us with their legends that included Ossie Ardiles, Ray Parlour, Darren Anderton, Des Walker and others. In addition we were able to add names from the world of showbiz and from shows like TOWIE and X Factor. The team sheets were beginning to become crowd pullers Barclays also arranged for the Premier League trophy to be on display.  

We then added a children’s coaching session which was to take place on the pitch before main game. This element became an instant success with registrations flying in, The Big Match Kidz was born. This has seen over 2000 children take part to date. Getting active and raising money.  

We also added a gala dinner to finish off the day. Extra Time fast became a sell out event which included entertainment and dancing. Acts have included talent from X factor and BGT.