TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION
Increase and widen participation across a range of sports, education and physical activity initiatives;Promote health and wellbeing;Support the continual improvement of educational attainment of children and young people;Help with training, development and employment opportunities; Contribute to community regeneration;Create opportunities for young people that help enhance their lives
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £25,592 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total net assets of £5,558,121. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains unrestricted general reserves of £2,725,170 and designated funds of £2,466,274, which the trustees consider adequate to cover running costs for at least twelve months if income streams ceased. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: £60,001 - £70,000” — page 38
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: £60,001 - £70,000” — page 38
“Total income 1,802,496 36,000 1,407,281 3,245,777 2,471,395” — page 26
“The policy is that the level of free reserves (i.e. unrestricted and undesignated funds) is intended to potentially cover any shortfall in the medium-term funding plans and cover the Foundation’s running costs for at least a twelve-month period if income streams where to cease completely.” — page 18
“During the year, income from Tottenham Hotspur Football and Athletic Co. Limited of £36,000 (2024: £36,000) was recognised by the Foundation.” — page 43
“The Club absorbed costs relating to the Foundation with regard to the cost of the CEO's Salary along with a gifting of Kit for all Foundation staff.” — page 43
“During the year, income from Tottenham Hotspur Football and Athletic Co. Limited of £36,000 (2024: £36,000) was recognised by the Foundation.” — page 43
“The Club absorbed costs relating to the Foundation with regard to the cost of the CEO's Salary along with a gifting of Kit for all Foundation staff.” — page 43
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05760570
Funders the charity credits
- Postcode Lottery
Company officers (Companies House)
- BALON, Jan on trustee list
- OSUJI, Nnenna on trustee list
- HINCH, Michael Thomas on trustee list
- COLLECOTT, Matthew John on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Nnenna Osuji
- Jan Balon
- MATTHEW JOHN COLLECOTT
- Michael Thomas Hinch
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £3.2m | £3.3m |
| 30/06/2024 | £2.2m | £2.4m |
| 30/06/2023 | £2.2m | £2.5m |
| 30/06/2022 | £2.6m | £2.5m |
| 30/06/2021 | £2.2m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £25,592 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total net assets of £5,558,121. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains unrestricted general reserves of £2,725,170 and designated funds of £2,466,274, which the trustees consider adequate to cover running costs for at least twelve months if income streams ceased. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 18/02/2025 | £700k | Regular Grant 2025 |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/12/2023 | £700k | Regular Grant 2024 |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2023 | £700k | Regular Grant 2023 |
| Postcode Lottery | 16/03/2022 | £600k | Regular Grant 2022 |
| Sport England | 05/10/2016 | £4k | Walk to Fitness |
| Sport England | 16/04/2015 | £92k | Shape up with Spurs |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/09/2014 | £1.7m | "Percy House: Regeneration through Heritage and Enterprise" |
| Sport England | 09/07/2013 | £6k | Degree programme Football Team |
| Sport England | 11/08/2011 | £7k | Premier League 4 Sport (PL4S) |
| Sport England | 18/01/2011 | £160k | DREAMS Project |
| Sport England | 09/09/2010 | £28k | Premier League 4Sport (PL4S) |
| Sport England | 31/07/2009 | £50k | Premier League 4 Sport (PL4S) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 2 | £287k |
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £320k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £248k |
| MICHAEL CARRICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £157k |
| ST PAUL'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| The Trillium Trust UK | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION
- HARTLEPOOL UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
- WEST HAM UNITED FOUNDATION
- MANCHESTER UNITED FOUNDATION
- HUDDERSFIELD TOWN FOUNDATION
- BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION | £3.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HARTLEPOOL UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST HAM UNITED FOUNDATION | £3.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER UNITED FOUNDATION | £8.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HUDDERSFIELD TOWN FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |