THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND
The charitable objective is to provide support by way of grants to the members of the Professional Golfers' Association who are in need, hardship or distress.
Objects
1. THE CHARITY’S PROPOSED NEW OBJECTS ARE:1.1 THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE THE RELIEF OF THOSE BENEFICIARIES WHO ARE IN NEED BY REASON OF AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE BY THE PROVISION OF SUCH FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME.1.2 NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CHARITY FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 AND SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.THE TERM BENEFICIARIES WILL BE DEFINED SEPARATELY IN THE INTERPRETATION CLAUSE AS FOLLOWS:“A MEMBER OF THE PGA AND THEIR DEPENDENTS (AS MORE PARTICULARLY DEFINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE TRUSTEES IN ANY SUPPLEMENTAL RULES)”.“THE PGA” IS DEFINED AS THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS’ ASSOCIATION LIMITED INCORPORATED AND REGISTERED IN ENGLAND AND WALES WITH REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 01861161 AND WITH THE REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS CENTENARY HOUSE, THE BELFRY, WISHAW, SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 9PT OR ANY SUCH OTHER ORGANISATION WHICH SHALL SUCCEED IT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £585,588, which the trustees consider to be above their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £30,285 for the year, driven by donations and investment gains, while charitable expenditure on grants totaled £166,267. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations.
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 equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure.” — page 4
“At the year end, the debtors balance includes £68,030 (2024: £109,039) due from The Professional Golfers’ Association Limited.” — page 18
“During the year, The Professional Golfers' Association Limited collected donations of £105,000 (2024: £121,000) on behalf of the charity and made additional donations to the charity of £4,000 (2024: £3,000).” — page 18
“At the year end, the debtors balance includes £68,030 (2024: £109,039) due from The Professional Golfers’ Association Limited.” — page 18
“During the year, The Professional Golfers' Association Limited collected donations of £105,000 (2024: £121,000) on behalf of the charity and made additional donations to the charity of £4,000 (2024: £3,000).” — page 18
“At the year end, the debtors balance includes £68,030 (2024: £109,039) due from The Professional Golfers’ Association Limited.” — page 18
“During the year, The Professional Golfers' Association Limited collected donations of £105,000 (2024: £121,000) on behalf of the charity and made additional donations to the charity of £4,000 (2024: £3,000).” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- ALAN WHITE
- Paul McEvoy
- Tristan Alexander Crew MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £139k | £166k |
| 31/12/2024 | £154k | £126k |
| 31/12/2023 | £137k | £112k |
| 31/12/2022 | £148k | £128k |
| 31/12/2021 | £57k | £128k |
Common questions
Is THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £585,588, which the trustees consider to be above their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £30,285 for the year, driven by donations and investment gains, while charitable expenditure on grants totaled £166,267. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE INTERNATIONAL GOLF CHARITY | 1 | £176k |
| THE GERALD MICKLEM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £91k |
| THE GREG & ROSIE LOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | 1 | £27k |
Charities like this
- ENGLAND GOLF TRUST
- GET GOLFING CIO
- P G A EUROPEAN TOUR BENEVOLENT TRUST
- THE INTERNATIONAL GOLF CHARITY
- PROFESSIONALS AID COUNCIL
- THE CONCERT ARTISTES ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND | £139k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ENGLAND GOLF TRUST | £54k | — | 0 | unclear | 20.4% | no doubt |
| GET GOLFING CIO | £25.2m | £250,001 - £260,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| P G A EUROPEAN TOUR BENEVOLENT TRUST | £34k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL GOLF CHARITY | £279k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROFESSIONALS AID COUNCIL | £199k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |