NORTHUMBERLAND FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Registered charity 1178164 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Promotion and administration of football in the county of Northumberland in pursuit of advancing amateur sport, health and education.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · Amateur Sport · Recreation · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £44,975 for the year ended 30th June 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £365,283. The trustees state that financial management consistently maintains a cash balance representing at least six months of operating costs. The organization opened a new £4.5m Community Hub in early 2025, which delivered a breakeven position and positive cash flow despite delays.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least 6 months of operating cost (held: £365k)
“The financial management of the County FA consistently maintains a cash balance representing at least 6 months of operating cost which is consistent with the FA guidelines for the size of the operation.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Northumberland FA Community Hub Limited
“The company's investments at the balance sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following: Northumberland FA Community Hub Limited” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- GoCardless — “GoCardless Headline Sponsor of St Peter's Sports Hub Platinum Sponsor of Inclusion Pathway and Community Fund” (source page)
- Collingwood Insurance — “Collingwood Insurance - Platinum Partner for our Referee Pathway” (source page)
- Grounds Maintenances Specialists Ltd — “Grounds Maintenances Specialists Ltd - Gold Partner for our Women & Girls Pathway” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£226k
Reported reserves equal ~6.9 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (70% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 33.3% of total income — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median 4.9%) (benchmarks).
- Andrew Rose-Cook · trustee of 1 other charity
- Claire Waldron
- Kristoffer Todd
- Paul Lucherini
- Phil Cullerton
- Steven Shiel
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is NORTHUMBERLAND FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £44,975 for the year ended 30th June 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £365,283. The trustees state that financial management consistently maintains a cash balance representing at least six months of operating costs. The organization opened a new £4.5m Community Hub in early 2025, which delivered a breakeven position and positive cash flow despite delays. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
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