QPR IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
QPR in the Community Trust provides opportunities in 7 West London boroughs based on the objectives of Health, Education, Social Inclusion & Participation, tackling National issues at a local level.The Trust recognises the power that football/the football Club has, reaching around 25,000 participants yearly aged 2-90, breaking down barriers to participation & creating safer, positive communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £460,531 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £418,239. The trustees report that a restructure is in progress and costs are being cut to enhance the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £60,000-£69,999 (2024: 1)” — page 21
“One employee earned between £60,000-£69,999 (2024: 1)” — page 21
“Grants 176,842 639,651 816,493” — page 19
“The charity has a target in place to secure reserves to cover four months of expenditure (approx. £800,000)” — page 8
“The Trustees have the support of the club to continue the Trust as a going concern, new committees have been formed, costs are being cut and a restructure in progress to enhance the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2025)
Trustees
- Ruben Emir Gnanalingamchair
- Andrew Sinton
- Charles Leo Hoos
- Eamon Sullivan
- Francesca Smith
- JOANNA KENNEDY
- Mohammed Khaliel
- Nick De Marco KC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £2.8m | £3.3m |
| 31/05/2024 | £2.7m | £2.8m |
| 31/05/2023 | £2.8m | £2.5m |
| 31/05/2022 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
| 31/05/2021 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is QPR IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £460,531 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £418,239. The trustees report that a restructure is in progress and costs are being cut to enhance the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of QPR IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds QPR IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name QPR IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE WILLIAM WATES MEMORIAL TRUST, THE JECTUS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, WEMBLEY NATIONAL STADIUM TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WILLIAM WATES MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2023 | £30k | |
| THE WILLIAM WATES MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2024 | £30k | |
| THE JECTUS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £20k | |
| WEMBLEY NATIONAL STADIUM TRUST | FY2023 | £15k | Towards a football project for refugee women |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 08/11/2024 | £4k | Fit Rs |
| UK government | 08/11/2024 | £4k | ALB-Sport England-Fit Rs |
| Greater London Authority | 01/10/2020 | £21k | QPR in the Community Trust |
| Sport England | 01/07/2020 | £2k | Toyota Parasport Fund - QPR |
| City Bridge Foundation | 21/03/2019 | £153k | Grant to QPR in the Community Trust |
| Greater London Authority | 01/10/2018 | £150k | Young Londoners Fund |
| Greater London Authority | 06/08/2018 | £150k | On the Ball |
| City Bridge Foundation | 22/11/2017 | £10k | Grant to QPR in the Community Trust |
| City Bridge Foundation | 19/07/2017 | £10k | Grant to QPR in the Community Trust |
| Sport England | 07/06/2016 | £9k | QPR Brent Girls Football |
| City Bridge Foundation | 31/10/2012 | £18k | Grant to QPR in the Community Trust |
| Sport England | 20/01/2012 | £9k | Unite through goals |
| Sport England | 01/07/2011 | £19k | QPR Tigers & QPR Tiger Cubs |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £348k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £275k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £248k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £220k |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | 1 | £193k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £77k |
Charities like this
- BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST
- LUTON TOWN FC COMMUNITY TRUST
- WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS FOUNDATION
- The Sports Trust
- SOUTH OF ENGLAND 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QPR IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST | £2.8m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | noted |
| BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST | £4.4m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| LUTON TOWN FC COMMUNITY TRUST | £999k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS FOUNDATION | £2.7m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Sports Trust | £1.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH OF ENGLAND FOUNDATION | £7.2m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |