The English Schools' Football Association
Also known as: Esfa
The mental, moral and physical development and improvement of school children and students up to twenty years of age through the medium of association football
Activities & Mission
The mental, moral and physical development and improvement of school children and students up to twenty years of age through the medium of association football
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £1,307,805 | £1,194,231 | £1,092,284 | £2,210,369 | £2,210,369 | 13 / 4000 |
| 2024 | £1,281,753 | £1,247,534 | £1,145,492 | £2,096,795 | £2,096,796 | 13 / 4000 |
| 2023 | £1,278,479 | £1,237,820 | £1,186,345 | £2,062,577 | £2,062,577 | 14 / 4000 |
| 2022 | £1,148,267 | £1,098,181 | £1,060,944 | £2,008,855 | £2,008,855 | 18 / 4000 |
| 2021 | £850,140 | £665,954 | £652,269 | £1,958,769 | £1,958,769 | 16 / 4000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The English Schools' Football Association
What does The English Schools' Football Association do?
The mental, moral and physical development and improvement of school children and students up to twenty years of age through the medium of association football
How much income did The English Schools' Football Association report in 2025?
The English Schools' Football Association reported total income of £1.31m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The English Schools' Football Association?
The English Schools' Football Association has a program ratio of 83.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The English Schools' Football Association registered as a charity?
The English Schools' Football Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 June 2017 as charity number 1173338. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The English Schools' Football Association?
The English Schools' Football Association is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL COYNE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The English Schools' Football Association operate?
The English Schools' Football Association operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The English Schools' Football Association a registered charity?
Yes — The English Schools' Football Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173338.
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated