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The Wheelchair Football Association CIO

Also known as: The Wfa

The Wheelchair Football Association (WFA) is the lead organisation for the sport of Powerchair Football in England. The WFA aim to ensure that Powerchair Football is accessible to its target audience. We encourage and promote the sport of Powerchair Football with the object of improving conditions of life and to assist in their integration into the game of football and to society as a whole.

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Activities & Mission

The Wheelchair Football Association (WFA) is the lead organisation for the sport of Powerchair Football in England. The WFA aim to ensure that Powerchair Football is accessible to its target audience. We encourage and promote the sport of Powerchair Football with the object of improving conditions of life and to assist in their integration into the game of football and to society as a whole.

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
£318,417
Latest Expenditure
£204,614

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 64.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 64.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£318,417
£204,6140 / 12
2024
£214,258
£200,2000 / 10
2023
£201,771
£163,8310 / 10
2022
£123,608
£129,0870 / 10
2021
£77,577
£87,9860 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wheelchair Football Association CIO

What does The Wheelchair Football Association CIO do?

The Wheelchair Football Association (WFA) is the lead organisation for the sport of Powerchair Football in England. The WFA aim to ensure that Powerchair Football is accessible to its target audience. We encourage and promote the sport of Powerchair Football with the object of improving conditions of life and to assist in their integration into the game of football and to society as a whole.

How much income did The Wheelchair Football Association CIO report in 2025?

The Wheelchair Football Association CIO reported total income of £318k and reported expenditure of £205k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wheelchair Football Association CIO registered as a charity?

The Wheelchair Football Association CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 2015 as charity number 1161260. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Wheelchair Football Association CIO?

The Wheelchair Football Association CIO is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dean Williams. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wheelchair Football Association CIO operate?

The Wheelchair Football Association CIO operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wheelchair Football Association CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Wheelchair Football Association CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161260.

Details

Address
c/o Birmingham County FA
Ray Hall Lane
BIRMINGHAM
B43 6JF
Registration Date
14 April 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5057902
Charity Number
1161260

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Trustees

Dean Williams Chair
Alexander Jack Dowding
CATHERINE MCNICOL
Christopher Cook OBE
Jack Humphries
Jon Bolding
LEE BRENNAN
Also governs 1 other charity
MATTHEW STEVENS
Also governs 1 other charity
PAUL GORMAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon Evans

Also Known As

  • The Wfa

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30 July 2026
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