LONDON IRISH FOUNDATION
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, London Irish Holdings Ltd made donations to London Irish Foundation totalling £Nil (2024: £319).” — page 27
“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
“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
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 11365387
- Trading subsidiary: LONDON IRISH FOUNDATION TRADING LTD Companies House 12117365 · Financial health read from its filings
- Ongoing support provided by London Irish Foundation
Funders the charity credits
- Mayor of London
- London Irish Supporters Club
Company officers (Companies House)
- BOORMAN, Francesca Jayne on trustee list
- BROWN, Raymond Martin not on trustee list
- ALLI, Adrian on trustee list
- OJO, Temitope Oluwadamilola on trustee list
- KEAST, Andrew
Trustees
- Temitope Ojochair
- Adrian Alli
- Francesca Boorman
- Jeremy William Brownlee
- Ray Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater London Authority | 13/03/2024 | £40k | EmpowerHER |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2023 | £10k | Community Fitness; Mental Health and Wellness Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2021 | £10k | BEAT The Street |