COACH CORE FOUNDATION
Coach Core is an employment and education project that uses community sports/physical activity based apprenticeships to target young adults not in employment, education or training (NEET) and have them not only change their future pathways but also become a positive influence in communities that need the provision most.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,457 for the year, with total incoming resources of £956,046 and total expenditure of £960,503. Free reserves stood at £66,206, which the trustees note is a substantial increase from the previous year, though this remains below the estimated closure cost of £116,802. The trustees consider the charity to be in a sound financial position with adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments exceeding £60,000 (2024: 1).” — page 38
“One employee received emoluments exceeding £60,000 (2024: 1).” — page 38
“The policy of the charity is to maintain free reserves at a level to enable the charity to manage an orderly wind down and closure of its activities whilst ensuring that the obligations to staff, contractors and service providers are met and without prejudice to the apprentice programmes.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Edward James Wray Mrchair
- Andrew Thomas
- Athos Rushovich
- Dr Haydn Morgan
- Eboni Usoro-Brown
- Huw Edwards
- Khaled Amin
- Phil Newman
- Sian Hill
- Stephen Christopher Mitchell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £956k | £961k |
| 31/03/2024 | £994k | £930k |
| 31/03/2023 | £844k | £860k |
| 31/03/2022 | £280k | £558k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.2m | £705k |
Common questions
Is COACH CORE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,457 for the year, with total incoming resources of £956,046 and total expenditure of £960,503. Free reserves stood at £66,206, which the trustees note is a substantial increase from the previous year, though this remains below the estimated closure cost of £116,802. The trustees consider the charity to be in a sound financial position with adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by GBJ Financial Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of COACH CORE FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the exceeding £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds COACH CORE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COACH CORE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD & CATHERINE WRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION, THE DULVERTON TRUST, THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION, THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD & CATHERINE WRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £200k | |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £101k | Funding will enable 100 apprentices (16–24 year old’s across Cheshire and Lancashire who traditionally may experience barriers, discrimination, & lack of opport |
| THE EDWARD & CATHERINE WRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £100k | |
| THE EDWARD & CATHERINE WRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £100k | |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2023 | £90k | Core Funding |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £65k | Funding will enable 100 apprentices (16-24 year old’s across Cheshire and Lancashire who traditionally may experience barriers, discrimination, & lack of opport |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £39k | |
| THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k | |
| The Origin Foundation | FY2025 | £20k | |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | Secondary - The advancement of citizenship or community development |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2023 | £16k | Primary |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2025 | £9k | Secondary |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2023 | £5k | |
| The Teesside Charity | FY2025 | £5k | Direct costs |
| THE JACK BRUNTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| FRIARSGATE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Care and Welfare |
| THE CPF TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | FY2021 | £2k | |
| AFPA TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Big Quiz |
| AFPA TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Big Quiz |
| The Teesside Charity | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £1k | |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 06/11/2025 | £135k | Coach Core Apprenticeship Managers |
| Sport England | 27/08/2020 | £25k | Coach Core |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 2 | £9k |
| THE BERKELEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.7m |
| SOCIAL BUSINESS TRUST | 1 | £844k |
| THE PERMIRA FOUNDATION | 1 | £203k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £134k |
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| BEYOND SPORT FOUNDATION | 1 | £61k |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
Charities like this
- CORE & CO FOUNDATION
- THE NATIONAL COACHING FOUNDATION
- THE CHANGE FOUNDATION
- VALLANCE COMMUNITY TRUST
- COACHBRIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE CORE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COACH CORE FOUNDATION | £956k | exceeding £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CORE & CO FOUNDATION | £1.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL COACHING FOUNDATION | £6.7m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHANGE FOUNDATION | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VALLANCE COMMUNITY TRUST | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COACHBRIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST | £447k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |