BRADFORD DISABILITY FOOTBALL CLUB
We have over 100 members who have a broad range of both physical and learning disabilities. We hold weekly football training which are accessible to anyone age 6 and over with a disability. We participate in competitive football matches and tournaments in disability football leagues. In addition to football sessions we offer social events and activities to our members.
Objects
TO RELIEVE THE CHARITABLE NEEDS OF DISABLED PEOPLE IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PLAYING FOOTBALL
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported total receipts of £33,892 against total payments of £48,947, resulting in a net payment of £15,055 for the year. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £44,973 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover six months of running costs as per their reserves policy. The accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis under the exemption provided by section 133 of the Charities Act 2011.
What the accounts disclose
“six months running costs are retained in reserve as a minimum.The charity's free reserves, at the year end were £44,973.” — page 6
“During the year 5 trustees waived their expense claims in respect of travel. The total claims would have amounted to £2,880 (previous year £nil).” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 25
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 25
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 20
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/07/2023)
Trustees
- Steven Parrchair
- Allan David Watt
- Andrew Clayton
- Gillian Whittle
- Jayne Winn
- Jonathan James Gibson
- Kenneth Knights
- Paul Squires
- Sandra Stead
- Tracy Cliffe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £34k | £49k |
| 31/03/2025 | £74k | £53k |
| 31/03/2024 | £48k | £50k |
| 31/03/2023 | £37k | £33k |
| 31/03/2022 | £34k | £25k |
Common questions
Is BRADFORD DISABILITY FOOTBALL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported total receipts of £33,892 against total payments of £48,947, resulting in a net payment of £15,055 for the year. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £44,973 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover six months of running costs as per their reserves policy. The accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis under the exemption provided by section 133 of the Charities Act 2011. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRADFORD DISABILITY FOOTBALL CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRADFORD DISABILITY FOOTBALL CLUB as a grant recipient include TONY RAMPTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONY RAMPTON TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Grants to support staff charitable activities |
| TONY RAMPTON TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Charitable Donations |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/07/2024 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/07/2024 | £20k | Bradford Disability Football Club |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION | 1 | £189k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| BRIGHOUSE WEST YORKSHIRE AREA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN | 1 | £800 |
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- BRADFORD DISABILITY SPORT AND LEISURE
- BRADFORD CITY FC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- BRADFORD AFRICAN COMMUNITY
- BRADFORD DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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- ASFORDBY FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADFORD DISABILITY FOOTBALL CLUB | £34k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRADFORD DISABILITY SPORT AND LEISURE | £61k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRADFORD CITY FC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £987k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRADFORD AFRICAN COMMUNITY | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRADFORD DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £210k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BISHOP'S STORTFORD COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED | £298k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |