The National Football Trust
Also known as: The London Football Trust
The Charity's objects (Objects) are for the benefit of the public generally and, in particular, the inhabitantsof England to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of association football and other sports capable of improving health. The Charity will lease sites and then contract an operator to manage the facilities.
Activities & Mission
The Charity's objects (Objects) are for the benefit of the public generally and, in particular, the inhabitantsof England to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of association football and other sports capable of improving health. The Charity will lease sites and then contract an operator to manage the facilities.
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 20% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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 | £12,024,069 | £10,105,074 | £8,847,525 | £4,742,189 | £3,512,854 | 276 / 0 |
| 2024 | £8,658,260 | £7,707,917 | £6,530,808 | £2,823,194 | £2,510,921 | 214 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,606,592 | £5,125,551 | £4,380,553 | £1,872,851 | £1,739,287 | 159 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,760,378 | £2,375,587 | £2,066,022 | £1,391,810 | £1,391,808 | 155 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The National Football Trust
What does The National Football Trust do?
The Charity's objects (Objects) are for the benefit of the public generally and, in particular, the inhabitantsof England to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of association football and other sports capable of improving health. The Charity will lease sites and then contract an operator to manage the facilities.
How much income did The National Football Trust report in 2025?
The National Football Trust reported total income of £12.02m and reported expenditure of £10.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Football Trust?
The National Football Trust has a program ratio of 73.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Football Trust registered as a charity?
The National Football Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 2019 as charity number 1184825. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The National Football Trust?
The National Football Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Football Trust operate?
The National Football Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Football Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The National Football Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184825.
Details
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Also Known As
- The London Football Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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