THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
The mental, moral and physical development and improvement of school children and students up to twenty years of age through the medium of association football
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £113,574 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £2,210,369. The trustees confirmed that the financial position is stable and that the charity is operating on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. However, the report notes challenges in securing sustainable income following the termination of two major sponsorship contracts.
What the accounts disclose
“Two individual staff members received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.” — page 17
“Two individual staff members received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.” — page 17
“The association is affliated to the Football Association Limited and transactions between the parties are detailed in the statement of financial activities and notes. Please refer to page 4, page 10, note 10 and page 11, note 15.” — page 17
“the English Schools' Football Association, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), holds a 100% interest in its subsidiary, The English Schools' FA Trading Ltd” — page 16
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from more than £60,000 (FY2024) to unclear (FY2025).
In the news
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?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £113,574 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £2,210,369. The trustees confirmed that the financial position is stable and that the charity is operating on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. However, the report notes challenges in securing sustainable income following the termination of two major sponsorship contracts. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lancaster Haskins Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 06/10/2009 | £6k | Girls' FC National Cup Under 11 Girls' Schools |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CROSS TRUST | 2 | £160k |
| THE PALOMA FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| MICHAEL CARRICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £157k |
| The Trillium Trust UK | 1 | £30k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £12k |
| THE ALAN BRENTNALL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| Wokingham United Charities | 1 | £6k |
| RICHARD REEVE'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- LIVERPOOL SCHOOLS FA
- WINSCOMBE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
- UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD
- FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION
- LEAGUE FOOTBALL EDUCATION
- MANCHESTER UNITED FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ENGLISH SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION | £1.3m | unclear | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVERPOOL SCHOOLS FA | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WINSCOMBE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB | £114k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LEAGUE FOOTBALL EDUCATION | £12.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |