THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £34,219 for the year ended 30 June 2024, with unrestricted funds totaling £2,096,795. The trustees report that the organization is financially sound and has a reasonable expectation of continuing in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the Honorary Auditors highlight that the association faces a significant risk if a major sponsor is lost, noting that difficulties may arise in such a scenario.
What the accounts disclose
“Two individual staff members received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.” — page 34
“Two individual staff members received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.” — page 34
“The association is affliated to the Football Association Limited and transactions between the parties are detailed in the statement of financial activities and notes.” — page 34
“HAs noted that Committee Meetings are often not quorate.” — page 21
“Dawn also maintained the records for the ESFA’s dormant subsidiary company, English Schools’ FA Trading ltd. T/A ESFA Enterprises.” — page 3
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mike Coyne — Chair of Trustees
- Gavin Rusling — Vice Chair
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/11/2018)
Trustees
- MICHAEL COYNEchair
- Alma Louise Donohoe
- Ben William Grant
- Dr Charlotte Wilson
- Gary Joseph Latham
- PHILIP HARDING
- Paul Jackson
- Stephen Gates
- Stuart Botham
- Toyin Higgs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 30/06/2023 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 30/06/2021 | £850k | £666k |
Common questions
Is THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £34,219 for the year ended 30 June 2024, with unrestricted funds totaling £2,096,795. The trustees report that the organization is financially sound and has a reasonable expectation of continuing in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the Honorary Auditors highlight that the association faces a significant risk if a major sponsor is lost, noting that difficulties may arise in such a scenario. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Lancaster Haskins Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S CHARITY | 1 | £500k |
| THE PALOMA FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| CHIPPING SODBURY TOWN LANDS CHARITY | 1 | £52k |
| THE CROSS TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | 1 | £5k |