LIVERPOOL FC FOUNDATION
We deliver a range of initiatives that inspire people from all walks of life to make positive change happen for themselves and their communities. We engage people in our programmes through their passion for football, sport and Liverpool FC. Our initiatives fall into four main focus areas sporting participation,improving life chances, inspiring social action, supporting partner charities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £6,947,451, with £6,444,755 in unrestricted funds, which is significantly above the trustees' target range. The charity reported a net income surplus of £2,277,267 for the year, driven by a £1.1m legacy gift and increased fundraising income, resulting in a strong cash position of £5,860,508.
What the accounts disclose
“The investment represents the whole of the issued share capital of Liverpool FC Foundation Trading Company Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales which undertakes commercial activities on behalf of the Liverpool FC Foundation.” — page 37
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Funders the charity credits
- Standard Chartered
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2025)
Trustees
- Davinder Kaur Jhamat
- Dr Simon Bowers
- Jonathan Albert Bamber
- LINDA KAREN PIZZUTI HENRY
- Laura Weston
- Matthew John Parish
- Stephen Varley
- THOMAS CHARLES WERNER
- VICTORIA GOWAN
- WILLIAM HOGAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £10.1m | £7.8m |
| 31/05/2024 | £8.2m | £7.1m |
| 31/05/2023 | £7.1m | £6.6m |
| 31/05/2022 | £6.4m | £5.0m |
| 31/05/2021 | £3.7m | £3.7m |
Common questions
Is LIVERPOOL FC FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £6,947,451, with £6,444,755 in unrestricted funds, which is significantly above the trustees' target range. The charity reported a net income surplus of £2,277,267 for the year, driven by a £1.1m legacy gift and increased fundraising income, resulting in a strong cash position of £5,860,508. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MHA.
Who funds LIVERPOOL FC FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIVERPOOL FC FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION, THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, STANDARD CHARTERED FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1.8m | |
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £747k | |
| THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £75k | Sound Minds programme |
| THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £75k | Sound Minds |
| THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £50k | |
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1 | DCMS Fund Grants >£50k |
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1 | Major Grants |
| STANDARD CHARTERED FOUNDATION | FY2021 | — | Education |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 24/03/2025 | £11k | Honeysuckle FC |
| UK government | 28/02/2024 | £15k | Covenant Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2019 | £113k | LFC #iwill Extension |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £15k | FSF Partnership Grant - Merseyside (2018) |