Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation
Also known as: The Middlesbrough Football Academy (eston) Limited, Middlesbrough Football Academy, Middlesbrough Football Community Centre, Misslesbrough Football Academy
The charity aims to encourage and advance the education of children and adults within the community with the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and improving their condition of life and to promote community involvement in healthy recreation by providing facilities capable of improving physical health and to encourage and advance the education of such persons.
Activities & Mission
The charity aims to encourage and advance the education of children and adults within the community with the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and improving their condition of life and to promote community involvement in healthy recreation by providing facilities capable of improving physical health and to encourage and advance the education of such persons.
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 65% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% 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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,645,551 | £2,727,977 | £2,555,978 | £4,964,911 | £1,535,232 | 66 / 2 |
| 2024 | £2,914,368 | £2,609,268 | £2,443,818 | £5,023,390 | £1,350,549 | 71 / 39 |
| 2023 | £2,812,045 | £2,626,452 | £2,479,426 | £4,678,149 | £1,097,740 | 78 / 50 |
| 2022 | £5,102,221 | £2,365,100 | £2,254,321 | £4,492,556 | £956,135 | 80 / 10 |
| 2021 | £2,097,995 | £1,828,614 | £1,751,967 | £1,755,435 | £836,446 | 58 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation
What does Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation do?
The charity aims to encourage and advance the education of children and adults within the community with the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and improving their condition of life and to promote community involvement in healthy recreation by providing facilities capable of improving physical health and to encourage and advance the education of such persons.
How much income did Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation report in 2025?
Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation reported total income of £2.65m and reported expenditure of £2.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation?
Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation has a program ratio of 96.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation registered as a charity?
Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 November 1996 as charity number 1059418. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation?
Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Mark Richard Simpson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation operate?
Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation operates across 5 areas, including Darlington, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059418.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Middlesbrough Football Academy (eston) Limited
- Middlesbrough Football Academy
- Middlesbrough Football Community Centre
- Misslesbrough Football Academy
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated