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The Players Foundation

Also known as: The Professional Footballers' Association Charity

To advance the education of beneficiaries. To promote good health amongst beneficiaries.The relief of such beneficiaries and their dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship, and distress and find themselves in necessitous circumstances.To support and promote community participation and healthy recreation.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of beneficiaries. To promote good health amongst beneficiaries.The relief of such beneficiaries and their dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship, and distress and find themselves in necessitous circumstances.To support and promote community participation and healthy recreation.

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
£1,307,670
Latest Expenditure
£925,718

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 36.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 50.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 67.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,298,670
Other Income £9,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £471,086
Raising Funds £454,632
Governance £172,924
Grants to Institutions -£182,582
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
£1,307,670
£925,718£471,086£56,270,370£51,789,7683 / 0
2024
£1,490,247
£967,512£585,402£55,162,354£50,081,6663 / 0
2023
£1,186,282
£266,516-£12,508£51,224,917£51,224,9173 / 0
2022
£1,360,043
£8,915,342£8,707,896£46,206,876£40,310,2310 / 0
2021
£13,092,382
£19,579,757£17,915,491£58,902,018£58,902,0180 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Players Foundation

What does The Players Foundation do?

To advance the education of beneficiaries. To promote good health amongst beneficiaries.The relief of such beneficiaries and their dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship, and distress and find themselves in necessitous circumstances.To support and promote community participation and healthy recreation.

How much income did The Players Foundation report in 2025?

The Players Foundation reported total income of £1.31m and reported expenditure of £926k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Players Foundation registered as a charity?

The Players Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2013 as charity number 1150458. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Players Foundation?

The Players Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Players Foundation operate?

The Players Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Players Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Players Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150458.

Details

Address
20 Nicholas Street
CHESTER
CH1 2NX
Registration Date
11 January 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5028871
Charity Number
1150458

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Trustees

Dr Susan Hallard
Gareth Farrelly
Harpreet Robertson
Martin Prothero
Robert Clare

Also Known As

  • The Professional Footballers' Association Charity

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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Published Reports

INQUIRY REPORT (SORI)