CSM FOUNDATION
CSM Foundation seeks to bring people together through football by focussing on marginalised groups and encourage physical activity whilst promoting social integration in a welcoming environment for all ethnic backgrounds. Our mission is enhance physical and mental health, offering positive lifestyle choices through football to avoid anti-social behaviour.
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THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR IN MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES, TRAINING AND COACHING IN THE SPORT OF FOOTBALL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £5,367 for the year ended 30 June 2025, bringing total funds to £10,060. However, the trustees' report highlights intensifying financial pressures, including a significant deterioration in grant income and increased facility hire costs. Despite these challenges, the trustees confirmed sufficient income is secured to operate for the next twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, one of the trustees, named William Brobby provided his coaching services amounting to £180 (2024: £657) to the Foundation.” — page 17
“During the year, one of the trustees, named William Brobby provided his coaching services amounting to £180 (2024: £657) to the Foundation. This is in line with sections 185 and 186 of Charity Acts and with the charity's governing constitution.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Dr Anees Ikramullahchair
- Adam Samir Saleh
- Thomas Benjamin Carding
- William Brobby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £60k | £54k |
| 30/06/2024 | £31k | £35k |
| 30/06/2023 | £51k | £43k |
Common questions
Is CSM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £5,367 for the year ended 30 June 2025, bringing total funds to £10,060. However, the trustees' report highlights intensifying financial pressures, including a significant deterioration in grant income and increased facility hire costs. Despite these challenges, the trustees confirmed sufficient income is secured to operate for the next twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater London Authority | 22/12/2022 | £9k | CSM Foundation (operating as CSM London FC) |
| Sport England | 10/06/2020 | £3k | COVID-19 CEF |