Stephen Mitchell

Stephen Mitchell is an experienced leader in the sports and physical activity sector, currently serving as the Independent Chairperson for England Futsal Ltd since December 2022, where efforts focus on developing the sport of futsal in England. As the Founder and Director of Sporting People Ltd since December 2018, Stephen emphasizes the importance of human resources in sports. Additionally, Stephen co-founded Sport for Confidence CIC in July 2015, creating accessible sporting opportunities for individuals facing participation barriers. Stephen also holds positions such as Independent Chairperson for Transcend Awards and Trustee for Switch The Play Foundation, further supporting sport's societal impact. With previous roles as an Independent Director and Chairman at Parkour UK, Board Member at Active Essex, and Skills Director at Fit For Sport, Stephen Mitchell combines a strong educational background in PE and Sports Science from Loughborough University with extensive consultancy experience.