IN THE GAME
To promote the community activites of the LMA, with members working on community football coaching projects. To advance education and personal development opportunities for all members. To support financially and otherwise, necessitous members and the necessitous dependents of members. To promote the game of football generally to children and adults as a healthy recreational sport.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,044 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £71,832. The Trustees consider that these reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, satisfying their own policy target. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level at least equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
“£23,000 (2024: £23,000) from LMA New Media Limited and £3,000 (2024: £2,250) from LMA Management Limited.” — page 16
“the total amount recharged by LMA Management Limited amounted to £5,615 (2024: £3,517)”
“£23,000 (2024: £23,000) from LMA New Media Limited and £3,000 (2024: £2,250) from LMA Management Limited.” — page 16
“the total amount recharged by LMA Management Limited amounted to £5,615 (2024: £3,517)”
“£23,000 (2024: £23,000) from LMA New Media Limited and £3,000 (2024: £2,250) from LMA Management Limited.” — page 16
“the total amount recharged by LMA Management Limited amounted to £5,615 (2024: £3,517)”
“£23,000 (2024: £23,000) from LMA New Media Limited and £3,000 (2024: £2,250) from LMA Management Limited.” — page 16
“the total amount recharged by LMA Management Limited amounted to £5,615 (2024: £3,517)”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/05/2025)
Trustees
- Lindsay Gordon
- RICHARD BEVAN
- SIR ALEX FERGUSON CBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £73k | £69k |
| 30/06/2024 | £85k | £80k |
| 30/06/2023 | £60k | £89k |
| 30/06/2022 | £74k | £64k |
| 30/06/2021 | £61k | £137k |
Common questions
Is IN THE GAME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,044 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £71,832. The Trustees consider that these reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, satisfying their own policy target. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.