LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB TRUST LIMITED
TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE PLAYING OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL & OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING HEALTH.
Latest income
£2.0m
Latest spending
£2.0m
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £17,909 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income increasing to £2,031,644 from £1,805,561 in the previous year. The trustees confirm that unrestricted funds are sufficient to cover 3 to 6 months of operating expenditure, and the auditor has concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: more than £80,001 — above the median for charities its size (£70k)
“One employee received more than £80,001 (2024: one over £70,001).” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“One employee received more than £80,001 (2024: one over £70,001).” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: between 3 and 6 months of the operating expenditure of the charity (held: £1.0m)
“It has established a policy whereby unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the Charity should be between 3 and 6 months of the operating expenditure of the charity to ensure that there are sufficient reserves so that the Charity can continue as a going concern during any adverse period.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Leicester City Football Club Limited collected income of £19,138 and paid expenses of £163,271 on behalf of the Charity, with £10,801 due to LCFC at year-end.
“During the period Leicester City Football Club Limited collected income of £19,138 (2024: £250) and paid expenses of £191,411 (2024: £160,129) on behalf of the Charity. During this period £163,271 (2024: £170,221) was repaid by the Charity. At 30 June 2025 £10,801 (2024: £1,799) was due to Leicester City Football Club Limited by the Charity.” — page 29
“During the period Leicester City Women’s Football Club Limited paid expenses of £11,381 (2024: £3,581) to the Charity. During this period £8,861 (2024: £2,531) was repaid by the Charity. At 30 June 2025 £3,570 (2024: £1,050) was due to Leicester City Women’s Football Club Limited by the Charity.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Leicester City Women’s Football Club Limited paid expenses of £11,381 to the Charity, with £3,570 due to LCWFC at year-end.
“During the period Leicester City Football Club Limited collected income of £19,138 (2024: £250) and paid expenses of £191,411 (2024: £160,129) on behalf of the Charity. During this period £163,271 (2024: £170,221) was repaid by the Charity. At 30 June 2025 £10,801 (2024: £1,799) was due to Leicester City Football Club Limited by the Charity.” — page 29
“During the period Leicester City Women’s Football Club Limited paid expenses of £11,381 (2024: £3,581) to the Charity. During this period £8,861 (2024: £2,531) was repaid by the Charity. At 30 June 2025 £3,570 (2024: £1,050) was due to Leicester City Women’s Football Club Limited by the Charity.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity received income of £61 from Leicester Riders Foundation, with £2,941 due from them at year-end.
“During the period Leicester City Football Club Limited collected income of £19,138 (2024: £250) and paid expenses of £191,411 (2024: £160,129) on behalf of the Charity. During this period £163,271 (2024: £170,221) was repaid by the Charity. At 30 June 2025 £10,801 (2024: £1,799) was due to Leicester City Football Club Limited by the Charity.” — page 29
“During the period Leicester City Women’s Football Club Limited paid expenses of £11,381 (2024: £3,581) to the Charity. During this period £8,861 (2024: £2,531) was repaid by the Charity. At 30 June 2025 £3,570 (2024: £1,050) was due to Leicester City Women’s Football Club Limited by the Charity.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2024) to more than £80,001 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Total income
£2.0m
Total spending
£2.0m
Reserves (reported)
£1.0m
Employees
47
Trustees
- ARVIND MICHAEL KAPURchair
- Andrew Beddow
- JONATHAN ROBERT RUDKIN
- Kevin Davies
- Rob Nixon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
| 30/06/2023 | £1.9m | £1.8m |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
| 30/06/2021 | £1.5m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £17,909 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income increasing to £2,031,644 from £1,805,561 in the previous year. The trustees confirm that unrestricted funds are sufficient to cover 3 to 6 months of operating expenditure, and the auditor has concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by The Rowleys Partnership Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB TRUST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £80,001 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/09/2025 | £20k | Silver Foxes Together |
| Sport England | 20/11/2023 | £6k | Inclusive Leicester |
| UK government | 01/07/2023 | £18k | NCS Trust Community Grants Leicester City |
| UK government | 01/07/2023 | £14k | NCS Trust Community Grants Leicester City |
| UK government | 01/07/2023 | £18k | NCS Trust Community Grants Leicester City |
| UK government | 01/07/2023 | £16k | NCS Trust Community Grants Leicester City |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2023 | £10k | Empowering Young Carers |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £686k |
| GIVE A GIFT | 1 | £18k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WAKEFIELD | 1 | £10k |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB TRUST LIMITED | £2.0m | more than £80,001 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £4.0m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTER AND RUTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £702k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTERSHIRE INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £7.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST | £235.7m | £190,001 - £200,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE (COMMUNITY) LIMITED | £15.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |