PALACE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION
PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR FOOTBALL AND MULTI-SPORTS DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL INCLUSION, HEALTH & EDUCATION, DISABILITY & WOMEN'S FOOTBALL, AND WORKING WITHIN A BROAD AGE SPECTRUM OF DELIVERY FOR 3 TO 19 YEAR OLDS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated an operating surplus of £85,100 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income of £3,277,698 against expenditure of £3,216,746. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,265,212 at year-end, which is above the stated short-term policy target of £621,791, and the trustees confirm the charity will continue as a going concern with Premier League funding committed through August 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“£100,001 - £110,000 4” — page 26
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: 2025 Number £60,001 - £70,000 1 £90,001 - £100,000 - £100,001 - £110,000 4” — page 26
“The policy on unrestricted reserves is to cover three months’ payroll costs in cash deposits or short term investments and, on this basis, we have set a short-term target of £575,000, plus the value of tangible and intangible fixed assets which were £46,791 at the year end.” — page 6
“During the year ended 30 June 2025, the Foundation received donations of £110,778 (2024 - £107,199) from Crystal Palace Football Club, which set up and sponsors the Foundation, and Incurred expenses of £33,104 (2024 - £19,707) charged by the Club, At the year end there was an amount of £437 (2024 - £960) owed by the Foundation to the Club, and £20,695 (2024 - £534) owed by the Club to the Foundation.” — page 33
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Alisa Flemming
- Amanda Fulker
- Charlotte Appleyard
- Jack Rowlands
- Kevin Day
- Lekan Ojumu
- Mark Smith
- Neil McIntosh
- Paul Clark
- Paul Cleal
- Stephanie Fuller
- Vanya Bromfield
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £3.3m | £3.2m |
| 30/06/2024 | £3.0m | £2.8m |
| 30/06/2023 | £2.7m | £2.5m |
| 30/06/2022 | £2.6m | £2.4m |
| 30/06/2021 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
Common questions
Is PALACE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated an operating surplus of £85,100 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income of £3,277,698 against expenditure of £3,216,746. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,265,212 at year-end, which is above the stated short-term policy target of £621,791, and the trustees confirm the charity will continue as a going concern with Premier League funding committed through August 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of PALACE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band, and 5 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 26/05/2023 | £250k | Grant to Palace for Life Foundation |
| Sport England | 09/06/2021 | £10k | Euro 2021 RTP |
| Sport England | 11/12/2015 | £10k | Silver Eagles |
| Greater London Authority | 14/01/2015 | £2k | Grant to Crystal Palace FC Foundation |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £35k |
| The Trillium Trust UK | 1 | £30k |
| MAN GROUP PLC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- PALACE FOR ALL LIMITED
- HARTLEPOOL UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
- FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION
- FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
- MIDDLESBROUGH FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION
- COVENTRY SPORTS FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALACE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION | £3.3m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 5 | above | — | no doubt |
| PALACE FOR ALL LIMITED | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARTLEPOOL UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | 1.0% | no doubt |
| MIDDLESBROUGH FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION | £2.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |