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Grimsby Town Foundation

Also known as: Grimsby Town Football in the Community Sports and Education Trust

THE CHARITY PROMOTES COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR, AMONGST OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS,THE PLAYING OF FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING HEALTH. THE CHARITY ADVANCES THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. ITS CORE ACTIVITY PROGRAMME INCLUDES SCHOOLS COACHING, HOLIDAY COURSES, AFTER AND PRE SCHOOL COACHING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES

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Activities & Mission

THE CHARITY PROMOTES COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR, AMONGST OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS,THE PLAYING OF FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING HEALTH. THE CHARITY ADVANCES THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. ITS CORE ACTIVITY PROGRAMME INCLUDES SCHOOLS COACHING, HOLIDAY COURSES, AFTER AND PRE SCHOOL COACHING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES

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

Lincolnshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£605,497
Latest Expenditure
£711,227

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,498
Charitable Activities £594,398
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £8,601

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £711,227
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£605,497
£711,227£711,227£185,075£12,21418 / 0
2024
£511,571
£636,656£634,315£290,805£116,74117 / 0
2023
£771,284
£815,820£815,820£415,890£204,94120 / 0
2022
£1,219,186
£989,857£989,857£460,426£118,54725 / 0
2021
£609,421
£476,642£476,642£231,097£99,83523 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Grimsby Town Foundation

What does Grimsby Town Foundation do?

THE CHARITY PROMOTES COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR, AMONGST OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS,THE PLAYING OF FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING HEALTH. THE CHARITY ADVANCES THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. ITS CORE ACTIVITY PROGRAMME INCLUDES SCHOOLS COACHING, HOLIDAY COURSES, AFTER AND PRE SCHOOL COACHING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES

How much income did Grimsby Town Foundation report in 2025?

Grimsby Town Foundation reported total income of £605k and reported expenditure of £711k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Grimsby Town Foundation?

Grimsby Town Foundation has a program ratio of 117.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Grimsby Town Foundation registered as a charity?

Grimsby Town Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2008 as charity number 1123447. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Grimsby Town Foundation?

Grimsby Town Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Richard Grocock. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grimsby Town Foundation operate?

Grimsby Town Foundation operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Grimsby Town Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Grimsby Town Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123447.

Details

Address
THE GRIMSBY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD
BLUNDELL PARK
CLEETHORPES
DN35 7PY
Registration Date
4 April 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4037924
Charity Number
1123447

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Trustees

Christopher Richard Grocock Chair
Ann-Marie Matson
Christopher Cook
Kevin Ronald Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
Polly Bancroft

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Childcare Education Leisure

Also Known As

  • Grimsby Town Football in the Community Sports and Education Trust

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