THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND
To alleviate hardship for individuals connected to the game of association football
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that net assets increased to £6,331,168, supported by a 12% rise in investment income to £155,328. The Trustees consider the current level of reserves adequate to fulfill the Charity’s objectives, noting the balance sheet strength ensures independence from Football Association Limited. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £445,811 after covering grants and administrative costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy aims to hold sufficient reserves to maintain the Charity’s ability to fulfil its objectives in the long term.” — page 4
“The Football Association Benevolent Fund and Football Association Limited are considered to be related parties due to having senior officials in common. There were no transactions with The Football Association Limited in the year.” — page 13
Trustees
- MR GEOFF THOMPSONchair
- MERVYN LEGGETT
- Professor Dame Robina Shah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £155k | £177k |
| 31/12/2023 | £139k | £158k |
| 31/12/2022 | £110k | £151k |
| 31/12/2021 | £134k | £188k |
| 31/12/2020 | £135k | £164k |
Common questions
Is THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that net assets increased to £6,331,168, supported by a 12% rise in investment income to £155,328. The Trustees consider the current level of reserves adequate to fulfill the Charity’s objectives, noting the balance sheet strength ensures independence from Football Association Limited. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £445,811 after covering grants and administrative costs. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Roddis Taylor Robinson.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.1m |
| STREETGAMES UK | 1 | £500k |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £320k |
| ST PAUL'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| MISSION INDIA | 1 | £75k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £58k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION
- SHROPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE (COMMUNITY) LIMITED
- MIDDLESEX COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- THE ARMY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
- SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY FOOTBALL CLUB COMMUNITY PROGRAMME
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND | £155k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | £128.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SHROPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £532k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE (COMMUNITY) LIMITED | £15.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MIDDLESEX COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £1.6m | £50,001 - £60,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ARMY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION | £335k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |