The National Football Museum
CARE AND INTERPRETATION OF THE WORLD'S BEST FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA COLLECTION, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS, PARTICULARLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOCIALLY EXCLUDED GROUPS. OUTREACH PROGRAMMES NATIONWIDE.
Activities & Mission
CARE AND INTERPRETATION OF THE WORLD'S BEST FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA COLLECTION, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS, PARTICULARLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOCIALLY EXCLUDED GROUPS. OUTREACH PROGRAMMES NATIONWIDE.
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 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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 | £4,810,339 | £4,377,493 | £3,776,012 | £4,712,750 | £2,612,227 | 76 / 52 |
| 2024 | £4,574,715 | £3,837,762 | £3,198,280 | £4,279,904 | £2,227,897 | 68 / 29 |
| 2023 | £3,518,533 | £3,277,560 | £2,708,244 | £3,331,072 | £1,501,686 | 64 / 54 |
| 2022 | £2,897,623 | £2,539,378 | £2,332,433 | £2,674,534 | £1,253,683 | 60 / 55 |
| 2021 | £2,630,385 | £2,186,840 | £2,096,834 | £2,316,289 | £1,512,958 | 60 / 32 |
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Frequently asked questions about The National Football Museum
What does The National Football Museum do?
CARE AND INTERPRETATION OF THE WORLD'S BEST FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA COLLECTION, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS, PARTICULARLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOCIALLY EXCLUDED GROUPS. OUTREACH PROGRAMMES NATIONWIDE.
How much income did The National Football Museum report in 2025?
The National Football Museum reported total income of £4.81m and reported expenditure of £4.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Football Museum?
The National Football Museum has a program ratio of 78.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% 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 National Football Museum registered as a charity?
The National Football Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 1995 as charity number 1050792. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs The National Football Museum?
The National Football Museum is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Football Museum operate?
The National Football Museum operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Football Museum a registered charity?
Yes — The National Football Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050792.
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