THE ARSENAL FOUNDATION
To relieve sickness or distress of any persons including, in particular among those who may be injured while participating in any sportTo promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilitiesTo advance the education of children and other personsTo relieve poverty, hardship and economic deprivation within the community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £624,565 from £498,431 in the prior year, while total expenditure was £713,014, resulting in a net expenditure of £88,449. The charity holds total funds of £1,523,479, which exceeds its stated minimum reserves policy target of £400,000. The Trustees confirm adequate resources to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“The employee benefits of one employee (excluding employer pension costs) are in the range of £80,000 to £90,000 in the current year.” — page 20
“The employee benefits of one employee (excluding employer pension costs) are in the range of £80,000 to £90,000 in the current year. One employee received remuneration of more than £70,000 in the prior year.” — page 20
“The Trustees agreed to maintain the minimum level of reserves for 2024/25 in order to comply with the Reserves Policy. This was set at a minimum of £400,000 in 2021/22 with the intention to increase this reserve in future years.” — page 8
“In the year, there is an intercompany balance of £49,386 (2024: £142,970) owed to The Arsenal Football Club, monies owed to the Club relate to Arsenal In the Community donations and staff costs, in the year these costs were £227,342” — page 23
“along with £1,000 (2024: £2,000) owed by Arsenal Holdings Limited at year end which relate to licence agreements for retail initiatives.”
“In the year, there is an intercompany balance of £49,386 (2024: £142,970) owed to The Arsenal Football Club, monies owed to the Club relate to Arsenal In the Community donations and staff costs, in the year these costs were £227,342” — page 23
“along with £1,000 (2024: £2,000) owed by Arsenal Holdings Limited at year end which relate to licence agreements for retail initiatives.”
“In the year, there is an intercompany balance of £49,386 (2024: £142,970) owed to The Arsenal Football Club, monies owed to the Club relate to Arsenal In the Community donations and staff costs, in the year these costs were £227,342” — page 23
“along with £1,000 (2024: £2,000) owed by Arsenal Holdings Limited at year end which relate to licence agreements for retail initiatives.”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £90,001 - £100,000 (FY2024) to £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/02/2013)
Trustees
- ANDREW JOLLY
- Frederick John Hudson
- Katie Simpson Lloyd
- Michael Vincent Maloney
- Richard Paul Garlick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £625k | £713k |
| 31/05/2024 | £498k | £727k |
| 31/05/2023 | £1.3m | £780k |
| 31/05/2022 | £1.1m | £807k |
| 31/05/2021 | £267k | £330k |
Common questions
Is THE ARSENAL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £624,565 from £498,431 in the prior year, while total expenditure was £713,014, resulting in a net expenditure of £88,449. The charity holds total funds of £1,523,479, which exceeds its stated minimum reserves policy target of £400,000. The Trustees confirm adequate resources to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ARSENAL FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE ARSENAL FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ARSENAL FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE KAYS FOUNDATION, CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KAYS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £150k | The donation relates to the ‘Coaching for Life’ program at the Za’atari Refugee Camp in Jordan (in partnership with Save the Children). This grant will be used |
| THE KAYS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £150k | The donation relates to the ‘Coaching for Life’ program at the Za’atari Refugee Camp in Jordan (in partnership with Save the Children). The funds will be used f |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £250 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £320k |
| ST PAUL'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE SYLVIA AND COLIN SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- HARTLEPOOL UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
- YORK CITY KNIGHTS FOUNDATION
- CLUB DONCASTER COMMUNITY SPORTS & EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- MILTON KEYNES DONS FOOTBALL CLUB SPORTS & EDUCATION TRUST
- THE NEW CROFT FOUNDATION
- THE PURI FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARSENAL FOUNDATION | £625k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARTLEPOOL UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORK CITY KNIGHTS FOUNDATION | £201k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CLUB DONCASTER COMMUNITY SPORTS & EDUCATION FOUNDATION | £2.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MILTON KEYNES DONS FOOTBALL CLUB SPORTS & EDUCATION TRUST | £3.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE NEW CROFT FOUNDATION | £300k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |