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The National League Trust

Also known as: The Football Conference Trust, The Fct

The development and delivery of community projects to benefit young people, those who may be disadvantaged through age, disability or their circumstance. These projects include sports, education and health activities and are delivered by football clubs or their charities who are members of The National League. This support is in the form of grant aid and advice. We are active in England & Wales.

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Activities & Mission

The development and delivery of community projects to benefit young people, those who may be disadvantaged through age, disability or their circumstance. These projects include sports, education and health activities and are delivered by football clubs or their charities who are members of The National League. This support is in the form of grant aid and advice. We are active in England & Wales.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,220,570
Latest Expenditure
£1,232,861

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 90% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,200,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £20,570
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,232,861
Raising Funds £0
Governance £403
Grants to Institutions £1,228,074
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
£1,220,570
£1,232,861£1,232,861£1,174,337£100,0003 / 0
2024
£1,220,349
£1,177,042£1,037,123£1,186,628£100,0002 / 0
2023
£1,217,144
£1,239,506£1,239,506£1,143,321£100,0002 / 0
2022
£1,200,449
£1,058,898£1,058,898£1,165,683£1,165,6822 / 0
2021
£1,200,133
£509,581£421,989£1,024,132£1,024,1321 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The National League Trust

What does The National League Trust do?

The development and delivery of community projects to benefit young people, those who may be disadvantaged through age, disability or their circumstance. These projects include sports, education and health activities and are delivered by football clubs or their charities who are members of The National League. This support is in the form of grant aid and advice. We are active in England & Wales.

How much income did The National League Trust report in 2025?

The National League Trust reported total income of £1.22m and reported expenditure of £1.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The National League Trust?

The National League Trust has a program ratio of 101.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% 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 League Trust registered as a charity?

The National League Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 2012 as charity number 1145603. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The National League Trust?

The National League Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nabila Zulfiqar. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The National League Trust operate?

The National League Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The National League Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The National League Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145603.

Details

Address
The Football Conference Ltd
Waterloo House
20 Waterloo Street
BIRMINGHAM
B2 5TB
Registration Date
24 January 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5025554
Charity Number
1145603

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Trustees

Nabila Zulfiqar Chair
Joan Diane Roberts
Martin Edwin Thacker
Also governs 1 other charity
Mr NICK PERCHARD
Paul Graham Fairclough
Terence Angus

Also Known As

  • The Football Conference Trust
  • The Fct

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