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.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £1,220,570 | £1,232,861 | £1,232,861 | £1,174,337 | £100,000 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,220,349 | £1,177,042 | £1,037,123 | £1,186,628 | £100,000 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,217,144 | £1,239,506 | £1,239,506 | £1,143,321 | £100,000 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,200,449 | £1,058,898 | £1,058,898 | £1,165,683 | £1,165,682 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,200,133 | £509,581 | £421,989 | £1,024,132 | £1,024,132 | 1 / 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
Waterloo House
20 Waterloo Street
BIRMINGHAM
B2 5TB
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Also Known As
- The Football Conference Trust
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated