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Ayr United Football Academy Ltd

South Ayrshire, Scotland Reg: SC037325 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Ayr United Football Academy Ltd

The fundamental purpose of our charity is to promote lifelong learning, health and wellbeing, primarily in South Ayrshire, through football. This aim is summarised in the essential strapline ‘Building a Better Community Through Football’. To achieve this:- We encourage participation in sport for people of all ages, regardless of background or ability. and We pursue a model of sporting excellence to allow talented boys and girls a platform from which to reach their individual goals and play the sport at the highest level. 'the advancement of public participation in sport' (1) To provide, in the interests of social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities available to the public at large with a view to improving their conditions …

Founded
Headquarters
South Ayrshire, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.99
Program£0.99
Fundraising£0.01
100% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ayr United Football Academy Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ayr United Football Academy Ltd is a registered education nonprofit based in South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its registration number is SC037325. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £731K in annual revenue.

Ayr United Football Academy Ltd's official registration number is SC037325, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Ayr United Football Academy Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Ayr United Football Academy Ltd is located in South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ayr United Football Academy Ltd has £731K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 0%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ayr United Football Academy Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £731K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ayr United Football Academy Ltd is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The fundamental purpose of our charity is to promote lifelong learning, health and wellbeing, primarily in South Ayrshire, through football. This aim is summarised in the essential strapline ‘Building a Better Community Through Football’. To achieve this:- We encourage participation in sport for people of all ages, regardless of background or ability. and We pursue a model of sporting excellence to allow talented boys and girls a platform from which to reach their individual goals and play the sport at the highest level. 'the advancement of public participation in sport' (1) To provide, in the interests of social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities available to the... Ayr United Football Academy Ltd is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £731K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

Ayr United Football Academy Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC037325.

You can verify Ayr United Football Academy Ltd in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Ayr United Football Academy Ltd directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Ayr United Football Academy Ltd are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Ayr United Football Academy Ltd is based in South Ayrshire in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Ayr United Football Academy Ltd was first registered in 2005, making it approximately 21 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
100% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
38
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2005
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ayr United Football Academy Ltd

What is Ayr United Football Academy Ltd?
Ayr United Football Academy Ltd is a education charitable company based in South Ayrshire, United Kingdom. The fundamental purpose of our charity is to promote lifelong learning, health and wellbeing, primarily in South Ayrshire, through football. This aim is summarised in the essential strapline ‘Building a Better Community Through Football’. To achieve this:- We encourage participation in sport for people of all ages, regardless of background or ability. and We pursue a model of sporting excellence to allow talented boys and girls a platform from which to reach their individual goals and play the sport at the highest level. 'the advancement of public participation in sport' (1) To provide, in the interests of social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities available to the public at large with a view to improving their conditions of life. (2) To promote community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of football and other sports. (3) To promote and protect the wellbeing and physical health of people living in the vicinity of the facilities operated by the company, and to assist in the relief of ill health and the provision of health education for such people. (4) To promote public safety in the interests of the general public, and in particular by promoting initiatives and programmes which are directed towards reducing the incidence of vandalism and other anti-social behaviour by encouraging participation in sports. (5) To help young people to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities, such that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and as members of society. (6) To promote training, particularly in such skills as will assist the participants in obtaining paid employment. (7) To promote, establish, operate and/or support other projects and initiatives of a charitable nature.
When was Ayr United Football Academy Ltd founded?
Ayr United Football Academy Ltd was founded in 2005.
Where is Ayr United Football Academy Ltd located?
Headquartered in South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Ayr United Football Academy Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ayr United Football Academy Ltd trustworthy?
Ayr United Football Academy Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ayr United Football Academy Ltd's registration number?
Registration: SC037325 (United Kingdom).
What is Ayr United Football Academy Ltd's website?
https://www.aufa.org.uk
Are donations to Ayr United Football Academy Ltd tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.