LONDON IRISH FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1183005 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The London Irish Foundation uses the power of sport, rugby in particular, to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of people, both young and old, and to build a meaningful and sustainable legacy for sport and education across our communities, in Berkshire, Hampshire, Middlesex and Surrey.Our key work strands are rugby development, education, community engagement and inclusion.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Amateur Sport · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£114k
Latest spending
£192k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £78,300 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £90,654 to £12,354. The trustees confirmed the charity does not rely on London Irish Holdings Ltd funding and adopted the going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future. However, the filing notes deficits on specific restricted funds due to historic allocation issues and insufficient unrestricted funds to clear them.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: London Irish Holdings Ltd made donations to London Irish Foundation totalling £Nil (2024: £319).
“During the year, London Irish Holdings Ltd made donations to London Irish Foundation totalling £Nil (2024: £319).” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The trustees identified that certain restricted funds are in deficit due to historic allocation issues. The trustees have reviewed the matter and are taking steps to strengthen financial controls to prevent recurrence.
“During the year, the trustees identified that certain restricted funds are in deficit due to historic allocation issues. The trustees have reviewed the matter and are taking steps to strengthen financial controls to prevent recurrence.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: London Irish Foundation Trading Limited
“An associate company, London Irish Foundation Trading Limited, which was originally created to enter sponsorship agreements on commercial terms with interested partners, was closed down as it was not being used.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

LONDON IRISH FOUNDATION TRADING LTD — per its own Companies House accounts
  • Ongoing support provided by London Irish Foundation

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — London Irish Foundation (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

Official officers record.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bracknell Forest · Hampshire · Surrey · West Berkshire · Windsor And Maidenhead · Wokingham

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/06/2025£114k£192k
30/06/2024£191k£258k
30/06/2023£248k£221k
30/06/2022£258k£250k
30/06/2021£292k£238k

Common questions

Is LONDON IRISH FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £78,300 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £90,654 to £12,354. The trustees confirmed the charity does not rely on London Irish Holdings Ltd funding and adopted the going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future. However, the filing notes deficits on specific restricted funds due to historic allocation issues and insufficient unrestricted funds to clear them. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
Greater London Authority13/03/2024£40kEmpowerHER
The National Lottery Community Fund04/04/2023£10kCommunity Fitness; Mental Health and Wellness Programme
The National Lottery Community Fund15/10/2021£10kBEAT The Street