The Football League (community) Limited
to promote physical education; to promote community participation in football and sports capable of improving physical healthto assist in providing facilities for sport and recreation of such persons who have need for such facilities in the interest of social welfare.to advance the education of the public and to provide opportunities for them to develop their full capabilities.
Activities & Mission
to promote physical education; to promote community participation in football and sports capable of improving physical healthto assist in providing facilities for sport and recreation of such persons who have need for such facilities in the interest of social welfare.to advance the education of the public and to provide opportunities for them to develop their full capabilities.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Leisure charities with income over £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 | £15,727,693 | £15,812,385 | £15,585,355 | £4,668,872 | £4,668,872 | 48 / 0 |
| 2024 | £12,856,659 | £13,353,644 | £13,141,094 | £4,753,564 | £4,705,651 | 46 / 0 |
| 2023 | £12,322,102 | £13,043,408 | £12,869,414 | £5,250,549 | £5,222,473 | 58 / 0 |
| 2022 | £25,986,334 | £25,116,811 | £25,053,136 | £5,971,855 | £5,643,559 | 70 / 0 |
| 2021 | £21,731,200 | £20,137,725 | £20,137,705 | £5,102,332 | £4,972,685 | 63 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Football League (community) Limited
What does The Football League (community) Limited do?
to promote physical education; to promote community participation in football and sports capable of improving physical healthto assist in providing facilities for sport and recreation of such persons who have need for such facilities in the interest of social welfare.to advance the education of the public and to provide opportunities for them to develop their full capabilities.
How much income did The Football League (community) Limited report in 2025?
The Football League (community) Limited reported total income of £15.73m and reported expenditure of £15.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Football League (community) Limited?
The Football League (community) Limited has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Football League (community) Limited registered as a charity?
The Football League (community) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2009 as charity number 1132689. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs The Football League (community) Limited?
The Football League (community) Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Liam Scully. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Football League (community) Limited operate?
The Football League (community) Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Football League (community) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Football League (community) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132689.
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