THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE (COMMUNITY) LIMITED
Latest income
£15.7m
Latest spending
£15.8m
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 22% to £15.7m, while total expenditure rose by 18% to £15.8m, resulting in a net decrease in unrestricted funds. The charity maintains free reserves of £4.6m against a strategic reserve target of £2.15m, and the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: adequate to meet unrestricted expenditure for the foreseeable future (held: £4.6m)
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level that will be adequate to meet unrestricted expenditure for the foreseeable future.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Football League Limited donated goods and services to the charitable company on a free of charge basis to a value of approximately £490,883 (2024: £422,355).
“In addition, the Football League Limited donated goods and services to the charitable company on a free of charge basis to a value of approximately £490,883 (2024: £422,355). In compliance with the requirements of FRS102, these amounts have been added to income and expenditure in the appropriate years.” — page 53
“Voluntary income includes £2,810,000 (2024: £2,800,000) which was received directly from the Professional Footballers’ Association. The balance due at the end of the year was £nil (2024: £nil).” — page 53
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Voluntary income includes £2,810,000 received directly from the Professional Footballers’ Association.
“In addition, the Football League Limited donated goods and services to the charitable company on a free of charge basis to a value of approximately £490,883 (2024: £422,355). In compliance with the requirements of FRS102, these amounts have been added to income and expenditure in the appropriate years.” — page 53
“Voluntary income includes £2,810,000 (2024: £2,800,000) which was received directly from the Professional Footballers’ Association. The balance due at the end of the year was £nil (2024: £nil).” — page 53
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Transactions with The Football League Limited totalling £3,424,632, including owed amounts and payables.
“In addition, the Football League Limited donated goods and services to the charitable company on a free of charge basis to a value of approximately £490,883 (2024: £422,355). In compliance with the requirements of FRS102, these amounts have been added to income and expenditure in the appropriate years.” — page 53
“Voluntary income includes £2,810,000 (2024: £2,800,000) which was received directly from the Professional Footballers’ Association. The balance due at the end of the year was £nil (2024: £nil).” — page 53
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: FLT Community Trading Limited
“The charitable company has one trading subsidiary, FLT Community Trading Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales. The charitable company owns the entire share capital of this company being £1 ordinary share.” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Total income
£15.7m
Total spending
£15.8m
Cost of raising funds
£227k
Reserves (reported)
£4.7m
Employees
48
Trustees
- Liam Scullychair
- Carol Shanahan
- Caroline Elizabeth Artis
- Christopher John Robert Bailey
- Daniel James Plumley
- Lauren Jane O'Sullivan
- Nicholas Perchard
- Philip James Woodward
- Roger Shepherd
- Trevor Birch
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £15.7m | £15.8m |
| 30/06/2024 | £12.9m | £13.4m |
| 30/06/2023 | £12.3m | £13.0m |
| 30/06/2022 | £26.0m | £25.1m |
| 30/06/2021 | £21.7m | £20.1m |
Common questions
Is THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE (COMMUNITY) LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased by 22% to £15.7m, while total expenditure rose by 18% to £15.8m, resulting in a net decrease in unrestricted funds. The charity maintains free reserves of £4.6m against a strategic reserve target of £2.15m, and the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| STREETGAMES UK | 1 | £500k |
| MISSION INDIA | 1 | £75k |
| THE SYLVIA AND COLIN SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £250 |