THE SIR STANLEY MATTHEWS FOUNDATION
The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation provides young people with the opportunity to achieve through sport by providing financial aid or assistance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,117 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £142,132 to £138,015. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity operates with no staff costs, relying on volunteers and subcontractors, and maintains unrestricted reserves of £1,665.
What the accounts disclose
“At present The Foundation remains at a stage of development where it has no staff costs and few 'infrastructure' overheads, as most of work is carried out by volunteers, or subcontracted. As such only a relatively small amount of reserves are required. The Trustees are mindful that the current increase in reach requires a more risk-based approach to the reserves policy and this is to be further developed over the financial year ending 31 May 2026.” — page 5
“The charity engages Mr Paul Harbinson as a consultant with the title Chief Executive. Consulting fees are £1250 per month and attributed across active projects for their administration and management.” — page 16
“During the year under review The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation worked in partnership with Onside Ministries on projects in Ghana, Uganda and India and committed funding of £1400, £1000 and £500 respectively. This funding was used as described in the main body of the report and the expenditure was unanimously approved by the Board.” — page 16
Trustees
- Alan David Baxter
- Amanda Hilton Bray
- Jean Frances Gough
- Matthew Robert GOUGH
- Paul Harbinson
- ROBERT WILLIAM GOUGH
- Samantha Jean Davis
- Stanley John Matthews
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £35k | £39k |
| 31/05/2024 | £30k | £41k |
| 31/05/2023 | £40k | £40k |
| 31/05/2022 | £30k | £42k |
| 31/05/2021 | £60k | £63k |
Common questions
Is THE SIR STANLEY MATTHEWS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,117 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £142,132 to £138,015. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity operates with no staff costs, relying on volunteers and subcontractors, and maintains unrestricted reserves of £1,665. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SIR STANLEY MATTHEWS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SIR STANLEY MATTHEWS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire | FY2022 | £13k | Material grant payment. |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Activities and support for disabled children and young people and their families. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/04/2024 | £14k | Football for All; Leeds |
| City Bridge Foundation | 20/04/2023 | £44k | Grant to Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2020 | £10k | Coach the Coach Programme |