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The Iron Foundation

Also known as: Scunthorpe United Fc Community Sports and Education Trust

SUFC Trust works in 4 key areas. Health, Education, Social Inclusion and Sports Participation. Predominantly an activity provider the Trust also provides support and advice to many local people through the medium of sport. Working with varied age groups we provide football activities across North Lincolnshire. We also deliver sessions around healthy lifestyles, teambuilding & multi-sports.

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Activities & Mission

SUFC Trust works in 4 key areas. Health, Education, Social Inclusion and Sports Participation. Predominantly an activity provider the Trust also provides support and advice to many local people through the medium of sport. Working with varied age groups we provide football activities across North Lincolnshire. We also deliver sessions around healthy lifestyles, teambuilding & multi-sports.

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

Latest Income
£479,233
Latest Expenditure
£561,974

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 24.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 29.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 70.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £524,935
Charitable Activities £45,004
Other Trading £0
Investments £39
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £136,968
Raising Funds £325,373
Governance £1,942
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£479,233
£561,9740 / 5
2024
£407,276
£471,8000 / 0
2023
£494,443
£429,1810 / 0
2022
£569,978
£462,341£136,968£897,956£893,52221 / 0
2021
£653,508
£365,204£1,738£790,319£790,31918 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Iron Foundation

What does The Iron Foundation do?

SUFC Trust works in 4 key areas. Health, Education, Social Inclusion and Sports Participation. Predominantly an activity provider the Trust also provides support and advice to many local people through the medium of sport. Working with varied age groups we provide football activities across North Lincolnshire. We also deliver sessions around healthy lifestyles, teambuilding & multi-sports.

How much income did The Iron Foundation report in 2025?

The Iron Foundation reported total income of £479k and reported expenditure of £562k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Iron Foundation?

The Iron Foundation has a program ratio of 24.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Iron Foundation registered as a charity?

The Iron Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 2008 as charity number 1125158. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Iron Foundation?

The Iron Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Iron Foundation operate?

The Iron Foundation operates in North Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Iron Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Iron Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125158.

Details

Address
Glanford Park
Jack Brownsword Way
Scunthorpe
DN15 8TD
Registration Date
23 July 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4040385
Charity Number
1125158

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Trustees

ABID ALI KHAN
Angeline Saunderson
Angus Martin
LOUISE Butler
Martin Patrick McCarthy

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Scunthorpe United Fc Community Sports and Education Trust
  • The Iron Foundation

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