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Chelsea Fc Foundation

Chelsea FC Foundation is the official charity affiliated to and supported by Chelsea Football Club, providing (i) sports coaching and facilities for participation in football, other healthy sports and recreation; (ii) educational services, including social inclusion and anti-racism projects; (iii) support for other charitable initiatives, including the environment and welfare of children.

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Activities & Mission

Chelsea FC Foundation is the official charity affiliated to and supported by Chelsea Football Club, providing (i) sports coaching and facilities for participation in football, other healthy sports and recreation; (ii) educational services, including social inclusion and anti-racism projects; (iii) support for other charitable initiatives, including the environment and welfare of children.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,525,967
Latest Expenditure
£4,214,064

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,731,073
Charitable Activities £1,594,015
Other Trading £0
Investments £108,315
Other Income £92,564

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,214,064
Raising Funds £0
Governance £27,520
Grants to Institutions £300,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,525,967
£4,214,064£4,214,064£4,006,733£2,710,39272 / 0
2024
£8,612,201
£8,074,677£8,074,677£3,209,813£929,059122 / 0
2023
£7,678,406
£6,098,178£6,098,178£3,157,306£1,200,00090 / 0
2022
£5,978,309
£6,461,299£6,461,299£1,577,078£1,577,07890 / 0
2021
£5,692,200
£6,373,578£6,373,578£1,760,461£666,10096 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chelsea Fc Foundation

What does Chelsea Fc Foundation do?

Chelsea FC Foundation is the official charity affiliated to and supported by Chelsea Football Club, providing (i) sports coaching and facilities for participation in football, other healthy sports and recreation; (ii) educational services, including social inclusion and anti-racism projects; (iii) support for other charitable initiatives, including the environment and welfare of children.

How much income did Chelsea Fc Foundation report in 2025?

Chelsea Fc Foundation reported total income of £4.53m and reported expenditure of £4.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chelsea Fc Foundation registered as a charity?

Chelsea Fc Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 2009 as charity number 1129723. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Chelsea Fc Foundation?

Chelsea Fc Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chelsea Fc Foundation operate?

Chelsea Fc Foundation operates across 2 areas: Surrey and London.

Is Chelsea Fc Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Chelsea Fc Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129723.

Details

Address
CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB
STAMFORD BRIDGE
FULHAM ROAD
LONDON
SW6 1HS
Registration Date
19 May 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4045525
Charity Number
1129723

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Trustees

Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Barbara Charone
George Osborne
Louise Jacobs
Millie Bright
PIARA POWAR

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30 July 2026
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