The Golf Foundation
Also known as: The Golf Foundation Limited
The Golf Foundation has two strategic aims to help grow the sport (1) Golf for all - to provide any young person, regardless of background or ability, with the opportunity to enjoy the playing and personal benefits of golf and, (2) Helping any young person to 'Start, Learn and Stay' in golf, providing a player pathway into golf clubs.
Activities & Mission
The Golf Foundation has two strategic aims to help grow the sport (1) Golf for all - to provide any young person, regardless of background or ability, with the opportunity to enjoy the playing and personal benefits of golf and, (2) Helping any young person to 'Start, Learn and Stay' in golf, providing a player pathway into golf clubs.
Grants
The Golf Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £117,597
- Who it helps
- children and young people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- education and training and amateur sport
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 959). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% 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
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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 | £1,626,570 | £1,719,499 | £1,521,225 | £3,117,038 | £1,465,377 | 16 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,340,160 | £1,677,713 | £1,526,052 | £3,240,282 | £1,361,171 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,574,966 | £1,617,217 | £1,447,904 | £3,389,911 | £1,316,083 | 17 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,422,593 | £1,472,111 | £1,323,300 | £3,680,329 | £1,459,170 | 16 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,744,824 | £1,250,747 | £1,126,498 | £3,618,651 | £1,540,386 | 16 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Golf Foundation
What does The Golf Foundation do?
The Golf Foundation has two strategic aims to help grow the sport (1) Golf for all - to provide any young person, regardless of background or ability, with the opportunity to enjoy the playing and personal benefits of golf and, (2) Helping any young person to 'Start, Learn and Stay' in golf, providing a player pathway into golf clubs.
How much income did The Golf Foundation report in 2025?
The Golf Foundation reported total income of £1.63m and reported expenditure of £1.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Golf Foundation?
The Golf Foundation has a program ratio of 93.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 959 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Golf Foundation registered as a charity?
The Golf Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 1982 as charity number 285917. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Golf Foundation?
The Golf Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Steven Martin Day. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Golf Foundation operate?
The Golf Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Golf Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Golf Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285917.
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Also Known As
- The Golf Foundation Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated