Lincoln City Foundation
Also known as: Lincoln City Fc Sport and Education Trust, Lincoln City Football in the Community
Lincoln City Foundation delivers across four core strategic areas which are: Education & Employability, Sport & Physical Activity, Healthier Communities (combining physical health, mental wellbeing, and community cohesion), and Fundraising & Events. We deliver our programmes throughout Lincolnshire, by using the game of football and other physical activities, to promote healthier lifestyles.
Activities & Mission
Lincoln City Foundation delivers across four core strategic areas which are: Education & Employability, Sport & Physical Activity, Healthier Communities (combining physical health, mental wellbeing, and community cohesion), and Fundraising & Events. We deliver our programmes throughout Lincolnshire, by using the game of football and other physical activities, to promote healthier lifestyles.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 56% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,721,005 | £1,609,448 | £1,597,141 | £598,516 | £296,402 | 59 / 87 |
| 2024 | £1,428,218 | £1,333,470 | £1,322,859 | £486,959 | £280,716 | 50 / 62 |
| 2023 | £1,290,663 | £1,367,922 | £1,357,607 | £392,211 | £232,143 | 43 / 42 |
| 2022 | £1,185,818 | £1,137,815 | £1,129,292 | £469,470 | £318,053 | 41 / 29 |
| 2021 | £973,785 | £808,145 | £800,823 | £421,467 | £244,882 | 34 / 27 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln City Foundation
What does Lincoln City Foundation do?
Lincoln City Foundation delivers across four core strategic areas which are: Education & Employability, Sport & Physical Activity, Healthier Communities (combining physical health, mental wellbeing, and community cohesion), and Fundraising & Events. We deliver our programmes throughout Lincolnshire, by using the game of football and other physical activities, to promote healthier lifestyles.
How much income did Lincoln City Foundation report in 2025?
Lincoln City Foundation reported total income of £1.72m and reported expenditure of £1.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lincoln City Foundation?
Lincoln City Foundation has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lincoln City Foundation registered as a charity?
Lincoln City Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 2009 as charity number 1128464. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Lincoln City Foundation?
Lincoln City Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Sunil Hindocha. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lincoln City Foundation operate?
Lincoln City Foundation operates across 2 areas: Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
Is Lincoln City Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Lincoln City Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128464.
Details
LNER STADIUM
SINCIL BANK
LINCOLN
LN5 8LD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Lincoln City Fc Sport and Education Trust
- Lincoln City Football in the Community
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated