THE ALBION FOUNDATION
To further assist in the education (inc. social and physical training) of children attending schools within West Bromwich and the surrounding area through the use of the game of football (inc. its history and rules) and other sports activities as educational tools and in furtherance to provide West Bromwich and the surrounding areas with facilities at WBA FC for meetings, lectures and classes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £1,715 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total reserves standing at £767,107. The trustees confirmed that free/unrestricted reserves were £232,824, which is below the stated policy target of £310,000 required to cover six months of staff costs not paid through funded projects. Despite the deficit, the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £100,001 - £110,000 1” — page 40
“The Albion Foundation have an agreed reserves policy of holding reserves to cover the costs of staff not paid for through funded projects for a six month period. This figure is calculated to be £310,000.” — page 21
“During the year West Bromwich Albion Football Club Limited processed the Foundation's payroll at a total value of £1,852,446 (2024: £1,917,063). The Foundation repays the Football Club in full.” — page 48
“During the year the Foundation made purchases of £81,764 (2024: £89,713) from and sales of £67,247 (2024: £91,951) to West Bromwich Albion Football Club Limited.” — page 48
“During the year West Bromwich Albion Football Club Limited processed the Foundation's payroll at a total value of £1,852,446 (2024: £1,917,063). The Foundation repays the Football Club in full.” — page 48
“During the year the Foundation made purchases of £81,764 (2024: £89,713) from and sales of £67,247 (2024: £91,951) to West Bromwich Albion Football Club Limited.” — page 48
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- James Verrierchair
- Ashish Patel
- Helen Morris
- Ian Skidmore
- Imran Iqbal
- James Robert Orton
- John Carrington
- Rajni Sitladin
- Samantha Foxall
- Stephen Kite
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.0m | £3.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.8m | £2.8m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.7m | £2.8m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.7m | £2.7m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is THE ALBION FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £1,715 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total reserves standing at £767,107. The trustees confirmed that free/unrestricted reserves were £232,824, which is below the stated policy target of £310,000 required to cover six months of staff costs not paid through funded projects. Despite the deficit, the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dains Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ALBION FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2025 | £147k | Go Local - Albion Active Communities |
| Sport England | 02/02/2024 | £8k | FitHER |
| UK government | 05/10/2020 | £80k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2020 | £50k | Give Back to Get Back |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £125k | Youth Investment Fund |
| UK government | 01/05/2017 | £125k | Youth Investment Fund |
| Sport England | 13/09/2012 | £25k | Sporting Club Albion Pathway Programme |
| Sport England | 04/11/2011 | £6k | Premier League 4 Sport |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2011 | £10k | 'Baggies 2 Reporters' |
| Sport England | 13/11/2010 | £14k | Premier League 4 Sport |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/11/2008 | £9k | Coaching opportunities in basketball |
| UK government | — | £125k | Youth Investment Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £133k |
| THE DIXON FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| SWANSEA C V S | 1 | £76k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £53k |
| THE MELANIE WHITE FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £51k |
| MERTON VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL | 1 | £42k |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | 1 | £33k |
| THE ROGER & DOUGLAS TURNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
Charities like this
- BIRMINGHAM CITY FC FOUNDATION
- WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY FOUNDATION
- WIGAN ATHLETIC FC COMMUNITY TRUST
- Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation
- THE BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT
- TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALBION FOUNDATION | £3.0m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM CITY FC FOUNDATION | £1.8m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY FOUNDATION | £354k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WIGAN ATHLETIC FC COMMUNITY TRUST | £1.8m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation | £3.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |