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The Charity's current and on-going activities are:to put in place a new generation of modern facilities in parks, local leagues and schools;to provide capital/revenue support to increase participation in grass roots football, andto strenghten the links between football and the community and to harness its potential as a force for good in society.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Football Foundation is a registered education nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £150M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Football Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. 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 89/100.
The Football Foundation is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Football Foundation has £150M 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. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Football Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £150M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Football Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
The Football Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. Visit the The Football Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Charity's current and on-going activities are:to put in place a new generation of modern facilities in parks, local leagues and schools;to provide capital/revenue support to increase participation in grass roots football, andto strenghten the links between football and the community and to harness its potential as a force for good in society. The Football Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: The Football Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £150M is well above the peer average of £790K.
The Football Foundation is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (9)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralPlayZones powering up for summer opening - Suffolk Village Info
Grassroots football facility plotted next to Wham Stadium - Place North West
Hull’s second Football Foundation PlayZone under construction - Hull City Council
£1.3 million funding bid for Carlisle sport facility - cumberland.gov.uk
Transforming Old Barn Way, Southwick - Adur & Worthing Councils
Football Foundation Marks 25 Years Of Grassroots Investment Shaping England Talent - Sunderland Magazine
West Ham United Foundation join the Prime Minister at No10 celebrating 20 years of Premier League Kicks - West Ham United
Council teams up with the Football Foundation to invest £1 million in new PlayZones - London Borough of Hounslow
Prime Minister hosts reception to celebrate grassroots sport and announce further facilities investments - GOV.UK
Wolves support Premier League's ‘More Than A Game’ initiative | Equality | News - Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about The Football Foundation
- What is The Football Foundation?
- The Football Foundation is a education nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Charity's current and on-going activities are:to put in place a new generation of modern facilities in parks, local leagues and schools;to provide capital/revenue support to increase participation in grass roots football, andto strenghten the links between football and the community and to harness its potential as a force for good in society.
- When was The Football Foundation founded?
- The Football Foundation was founded in 2000.
- Where is The Football Foundation located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is The Football Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Football Foundation trustworthy?
- The Football Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong 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 The Football Foundation's website?
- https://www.footballfoundation.org.uk
- Are donations to The Football Foundation 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.