THE RUSSELL MARTIN FOUNDATION
To impact positively upon the lives of children and young people through sport, education and opportunity.We aim to build a legacy by inspiring today for the benefit of tomorrow.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £27,584 for the year ended 31 August 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. However, unrestricted reserves are low at £28,687, which is significantly below the trustees' stated policy target of three months of operating costs. The charity also holds a restricted fund deficit of £11,536 related to the Old Barn Way project, arising from costs incurred prior to the receipt of confirmed funding.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 31.8.25 1 £70,001 - £80,000” — page 34
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 31.8.25 1” — page 34
“The trustees' reserve policy is to have 3 months of operating costs to cover any unexpected eventualities” — page 14
“Payments of £6,944 (2024: £7,300) were made to a family member of the CEO for working on the Extra Time Provision. The transactions were all conducted at arms length.” — page 40
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from unclear (FY2024) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2025).
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Adrian Batchelor — Chair of Trustees
- Dr. Alan Sanders — Chief Executive
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/02/2026)
Trustees
- RUSSELL MARTINchair
- Adrian Harold Batchelor
- James Burt
- Jamie Martin
- Kieran Mercer
- Lawrence May
- Richard Bradford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £716k | £688k |
Common questions
Is THE RUSSELL MARTIN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £27,584 for the year ended 31 August 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. However, unrestricted reserves are low at £28,687, which is significantly below the trustees' stated policy target of three months of operating costs. The charity also holds a restricted fund deficit of £11,536 related to the Old Barn Way project, arising from costs incurred prior to the receipt of confirmed funding. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by West & Berry Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE RUSSELL MARTIN FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE RUSSELL MARTIN FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RUSSELL MARTIN FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include FONTHILL FOUNDATION, THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £41k | Continuation of the KS2 transition programme with cohort of Brighton & Hove primary and secondary schools; as well as delivery of a sports inclusion programme f |
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £32k | Continuation of the KS2 transition programme with cohort of Brighton & Hove primary and secondary schools |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | FY2023 | £30k | |
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £28k | Primary to Secondary school transition mentor support programme. |
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Primary to Secondary school transition support programme. |
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Free Kicks for Girls |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 16/05/2025 | £13k | Empowering Girls Boxercise Sessions - tbc |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2021 | £10k | Extra Time Mentoring |
| UK government | 30/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2019 | £10k | Reach Out |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CARRICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £157k |
| GUMBALL 3000 FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £100k |
| TACKLE AFRICA | 1 | £53k |
| WASPS LEGENDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| THE JIGSAW NETWORK C.I.O. | 1 | £19k |
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £17k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £12k |
| MACE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION
- THE MARTIN SMITH FOUNDATION
- THE MARTIN JAMES FOUNDATION
- MANCHESTER UNITED FOUNDATION
- LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION
- THE CHARLES RUSSELL SPEECHLYS FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RUSSELL MARTIN FOUNDATION | £1.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION | £3.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MARTIN SMITH FOUNDATION | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MARTIN JAMES FOUNDATION | £87.8m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER UNITED FOUNDATION | £8.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION | £5.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |