THE WHEELCHAIR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CIO
The Wheelchair Football Association (WFA) is the lead organisation for the sport of Powerchair Football in England. The WFA aim to ensure that Powerchair Football is accessible to its target audience. We encourage and promote the sport of Powerchair Football with the object of improving conditions of life and to assist in their integration into the game of football and to society as a whole.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £123,323, which the trustees view as sufficient to meet objectives and safeguard the future. The charity reported a net income increase and strong growth in engagement metrics, supported by substantial donations and grants.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/07/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (25/01/2017)
Trustees
- Dean Williamschair
- Alexander Jack Dowding
- CATHERINE MCNICOL
- Christopher Cook OBE
- Jack Humphries
- Jon Bolding
- LEE BRENNAN
- MATTHEW STEVENS
- PAUL GORMAN
- Simon Evans
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £318k | £205k |
| 30/06/2024 | £214k | £200k |
| 30/06/2023 | £202k | £164k |
| 30/06/2022 | £124k | £129k |
| 30/06/2021 | £78k | £88k |
Common questions
Is THE WHEELCHAIR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £123,323, which the trustees view as sufficient to meet objectives and safeguard the future. The charity reported a net income increase and strong growth in engagement metrics, supported by substantial donations and grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WHEELCHAIR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WHEELCHAIR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CIO as a grant recipient include THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2022 | £30k | Secondary - The advancement of amateur sport |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 04/09/2020 | £4k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 23/06/2020 | £15k | COVID-19 Sector Partner Fund |
| Sport England | 17/01/2013 | £352k | WFA Grass-roots Powerchair Football development |