The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Football Association Benevolent Fund

Registered charity 299012 Registered since 1988

Operates: Throughout England

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Board DNA

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3
trustees on the board
9.5y median 9.5y
average tenure
15y
longest tenure
1
trustees past 6 years
10.7y
average years in governance
2 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
1
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Disability 3The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 3General Charitable Purposes 2Education/training 1

Commercial experience

Education 3Other services 2Arts and leisure 1

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Contact

Websitewww.thefa.com/about-football-association/the-fa-benevolent-fund
Emailrichard.mcdermott@thefa.com
Phone0800 169 1863
AddressTHE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, WEMBLEY STADIUM, PO BOX 1966, LONDON, SW1P 9EQ

Finances

£155,328 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£135,493£164,318
2021£134,301£187,960
2022£109,622£150,726
2023£139,117£158,003
2024£155,328£177,365

What it does

What

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAmateur Sport

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesOther Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

How

Makes Grants To Individuals

Charitable objects

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WHO ARE OR WERE CONNECTED WITH FOOTBALL AND WHO REQUIRE SUPPORT WHETHER BY REASON OF POVERTY OR AGE OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY.(FOR DETAILS, SEE CLAUSE 2 OF TRUST DEED).

Governing document: TRUST DEED DATED 10TH MARCH 1988AS AMENDED BY DEED DATED 15 MAY 2019

Trustees (3)

3trustees
64median age
0aged 70+

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