Southend United Community Foundation
Also known as: Southend United Community & Educational Trust
For the benefit of the public generally and in particular South Essex and its surrounding area:1 - to promote community participation in healthy recreation through sport; 2 - to provide / help provide facilities for sport and other leisure time occupations for people who need them due to youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social circumstances; 3 - to advance the education of children
Activities & Mission
For the benefit of the public generally and in particular South Essex and its surrounding area:1 - to promote community participation in healthy recreation through sport; 2 - to provide / help provide facilities for sport and other leisure time occupations for people who need them due to youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social circumstances; 3 - to advance the education 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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £953,479 | £961,380 | £961,380 | £85,445 | £85,445 | 26 / 40 |
| 2023 | £991,508 | £1,006,729 | £1,006,729 | £93,346 | £93,346 | 30 / 40 |
| 2022 | £998,176 | £1,014,352 | £1,014,352 | £108,567 | £89,070 | 34 / 50 |
| 2021 | £994,263 | £951,581 | £0 | £124,743 | £82,061 | 33 / 50 |
| 2020 | £872,042 | £881,803 | £881,803 | £82,061 | £82,061 | 33 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Southend United Community Foundation
What does Southend United Community Foundation do?
For the benefit of the public generally and in particular South Essex and its surrounding area:1 - to promote community participation in healthy recreation through sport; 2 - to provide / help provide facilities for sport and other leisure time occupations for people who need them due to youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social circumstances; 3 - to advance the education of children
How much income did Southend United Community Foundation report in 2024?
Southend United Community Foundation reported total income of £953k and reported expenditure of £961k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southend United Community Foundation?
Southend United Community Foundation has a program ratio of 100.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Southend United Community Foundation registered as a charity?
Southend United Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 2004 as charity number 1105515. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Southend United Community Foundation?
Southend United Community Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gary James Lockett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Southend United Community Foundation operate?
Southend United Community Foundation operates across 2 areas: Essex and Southend-on-sea.
Is Southend United Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Southend United Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105515.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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