CHELSEA FC FOUNDATION
Chelsea FC Foundation is the official charity affiliated to and supported by Chelsea Football Club, providing (i) sports coaching and facilities for participation in football, other healthy sports and recreation; (ii) educational services, including social inclusion and anti-racism projects; (iii) support for other charitable initiatives, including the environment and welfare of children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £311,903 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total incoming resources of £4,525,967 and total expenditure of £4,214,064. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, noting that increased demand and additional funding support this assessment. Total unrestricted and designated reserves stood at £3,770,392, while restricted reserves were £236,341.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £140,001- £150,000 1” — page 22
“The Foundation aims to maintain reserves equal to at least 6 to 9 months of its annual expenditure not connected to restricted funded programmes.” — page 5
“Blueco 22 Limited made a £2,000,000 donation (2024 - £2,000,000) during the period.” — page 29
“Chelsea FC Holdings Limited pay the pension costs which are recharged to the Foundation on a monthly basis as well as other services provided to the Foundation. Purchases during the year amounted to £335,775” — page 29
“Blueco 22 Limited made a £2,000,000 donation (2024 - £2,000,000) during the period.” — page 29
“Chelsea FC Holdings Limited pay the pension costs which are recharged to the Foundation on a monthly basis as well as other services provided to the Foundation. Purchases during the year amounted to £335,775” — page 29
“Blueco 22 Limited made a £2,000,000 donation (2024 - £2,000,000) during the period.” — page 29
“Chelsea FC Holdings Limited pay the pension costs which are recharged to the Foundation on a monthly basis as well as other services provided to the Foundation. Purchases during the year amounted to £335,775” — page 29
“Blueco 22 Limited made a £2,000,000 donation (2024 - £2,000,000) during the period.” — page 29
“Chelsea FC Holdings Limited pay the pension costs which are recharged to the Foundation on a monthly basis as well as other services provided to the Foundation. Purchases during the year amounted to £335,775” — page 29
“Blueco 22 Limited made a £2,000,000 donation (2024 - £2,000,000) during the period.” — page 29
“Chelsea FC Holdings Limited pay the pension costs which are recharged to the Foundation on a monthly basis as well as other services provided to the Foundation. Purchases during the year amounted to £335,775” — page 29
“The Charity has one trading subsidiary, Chelsea FC Foundation Trading Company Limited (TCL)” — page 3
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2024) to £140,001 - £150,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBEchair
- Barbara Charone
- George Osborne
- Louise Jacobs
- Millie Bright
- PIARA POWAR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £4.5m | £4.2m |
| 30/06/2024 | £8.6m | £8.1m |
| 30/06/2023 | £7.7m | £6.1m |
| 30/06/2022 | £6.0m | £6.5m |
| 30/06/2021 | £5.7m | £6.4m |
Common questions
Is CHELSEA FC FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £311,903 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total incoming resources of £4,525,967 and total expenditure of £4,214,064. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, noting that increased demand and additional funding support this assessment. Total unrestricted and designated reserves stood at £3,770,392, while restricted reserves were £236,341. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by S&W Audit.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHELSEA FC FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £140,001 - £150,000 band.
Who funds CHELSEA FC FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHELSEA FC FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include Young K&C.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young K&C | FY2024 | — | General Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater London Authority (GLA) | 01/09/2022 | £31k | Grant to Chelsea FC Foundation |
| Sport England | 04/11/2011 | £7k | Premier League 4 Sport (PL4S) Phase 1 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| STREETGAMES UK | 1 | £500k |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £100k |
| MISSION INDIA | 1 | £75k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £58k |
| THE MELANIE WHITE FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| MERTON VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL | 1 | £40k |
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| Z V M RANGOONWALA FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- CHELSEA ACADEMY FOUNDATION
- THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION
- FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION
- TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION
- AFC WIMBLEDON FOUNDATION
- NORWICH CITY COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHELSEA FC FOUNDATION | £4.5m | £140,001 - £150,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHELSEA ACADEMY FOUNDATION | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | £128.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION | £3.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFC WIMBLEDON FOUNDATION | £1.0m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |