LEICESTER TIGERS FOUNDATION
We are the official charity of Leicester Tigers, using the power and values of sport to change lives. Through our four pillars, Education, Health, Inclusion and Heritage, we deliver high-quality programmes that engage, inspire and educate, helping support young people to achieve their potential, promoting healthier lifestyles and championing inclusivity.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATIONB) THE PROMOTION OF GOOD HEALTHC) THE ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR SPORT BY PROMOTING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATIOND) TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE ‘SOCIALLY EXCLUDED’ MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF ONE OF MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: UNEMPLOYMENT; FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; YOUTH OR OLD AGE; ILL HEALTH (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL); SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DEPENDENCY INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS; DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF SEX, RACE, DISABILITY, ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, BELIEF, CREED, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT; POOR EDUCATIONAL OR SKILLS ATTAINMENT; RELATIONSHIP AND FAMILY BREAKDOWN; POOR HOUSING (THAT IS HOUSING THAT DOES NOT MEET BASIC HABITABLE STANDARDS; CRIME (EITHER AS A VICTIM OF CRIME OR AS AN OFFENDER REHABILITATING INTO SOCIETY).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income surplus of £119,985 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £188,022. This reserve level exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of retaining a minimum of £120,000. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees confirming sufficient cash flows to meet liabilities for at least one year.
What the accounts disclose
“Following an evaluation of operational requirements and financial risks, the Trustees of Leicester Tigers Foundation, aim to retain a minimum of £120,000 free reserves as a contingency to cover known and unforeseen risks. This is approximately equivalent to 3-months of average monthly operating expenditure, based on 2025/26.” — page 4
“Leicester Football Club PLC provide office accomodastion for the charity free of charge.” — page 18
“Scott Clarke, Mark Davies, Matt Smith, Sarah Allen of the charity are full time employees of Leicester Football Club PLC, receiving no remuneration for acting as trustees.” — page 18
“Leicester Football Club PLC provide office accomodastion for the charity free of charge.” — page 18
“Scott Clarke, Mark Davies, Matt Smith, Sarah Allen of the charity are full time employees of Leicester Football Club PLC, receiving no remuneration for acting as trustees.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Volunteers: 4
- Government income: £53,376 — contracts £53,376 (5); 12% of the £432,050 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Volunteers: 6
- Government income: £96,091 — contracts £41,700 (3), grants £54,391 (6); 38% of the £255,879 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2023
- Volunteers: 10
- Government income: £180,004 — contracts £146,874 (5), grants £33,130 (2); 60% of the £301,664 total gross income on the same return
Trustees
- Raeburn Murray Longair Colvillechair
- Christopher Kent
- David Darian Maksymiw
- Eric Barker
- John Paul Rance
- Lisa Stansbie
- Matt Smith
- Michael Groves
- Nima Suchak
- Riaz Ismail Ravat
- Robin Simon Tarr
- Scott Clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £432k | £312k |
| 30/06/2024 | £256k | £298k |
| 30/06/2023 | £302k | £353k |
| 30/06/2022 | £149k | £154k |
| 30/06/2021 | £59k | £96k |
Common questions
Is LEICESTER TIGERS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income surplus of £119,985 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £188,022. This reserve level exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of retaining a minimum of £120,000. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees confirming sufficient cash flows to meet liabilities for at least one year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LEICESTER TIGERS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LEICESTER TIGERS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include BEYOND SPORT FOUNDATION, THE EVERARD FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEYOND SPORT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £36k | |
| THE EVERARD FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 05/10/2023 | £9k | Junior Wheelchair Rugby |
| Sport England | 27/11/2018 | £9k | Leicester Tigress |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.1m |
| THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £130k |
| THE SHOE ZONE TRUST | 1 | £41k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WAKEFIELD | 1 | £26k |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND WILLIAM SHELTON EDUCATIONAL CHARITY | 1 | £22k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
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- LONDON TIGERS LTD
- TIGERS SPORT AND EDUCATION TRUST
- TIGERS TRUST
- LONDON RUGBY LEAGUE FOUNDATION
- LONDON TIGERS
- LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEICESTER TIGERS FOUNDATION | £432k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON TIGERS LTD | £332k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TIGERS SPORT AND EDUCATION TRUST | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TIGERS TRUST | £327k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| LONDON RUGBY LEAGUE FOUNDATION | £145k | — | 0 | above | 100583.0% | no doubt |
| LONDON TIGERS | £682k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |