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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.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,024,069
Latest Expenditure
£10,105,074

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £484,600
Charitable Activities £8,248,854
Other Trading £3,081,650
Investments £75,497
Other Income £133,468

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,847,525
Raising Funds £1,257,549
Governance £42,261
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
£12,024,069
£10,105,074£8,847,525£4,742,189£3,512,854276 / 0
2024
£8,658,260
£7,707,917£6,530,808£2,823,194£2,510,921214 / 0
2023
£5,606,592
£5,125,551£4,380,553£1,872,851£1,739,287159 / 0
2022
£3,760,378
£2,375,587£2,066,022£1,391,810£1,391,808155 / 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.

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 10 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

Address
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Park
Wembley
England
HA9 0WS
Registration Date
8 August 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5140243
Charity Number
1184825

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Trustees

Andrew Gordon Parrott
Belinda Louise Brown
Cecil Peters
DAVID JOHN GALLAGHER
Also governs 1 other charity
JAMES THOMAS CHARLES KENDALL
Also governs 2 other charities
Kevin John Mills
Khilna Shah
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas Costantino Russell
Pamela Shores
Victoria Jane French

Also Known As

  • The London Football Trust

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