The Chelsea Players' Trust
Analysis
The Chelsea Players' Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06148015). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Chelsea Players' Trust reported income of £401k and spending of £226k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £50k to £401k (+702%), an average of +68% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 382%. Over the whole period it spent 49% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Chelsea Players' Trust sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bolton Deaf Society (£401k), Call Plus (£401k) and Disability Sports Coach (£401k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve in cases of need, hardship or distress persons who are or have been employed or engaged by Chelsea FC plc or its associated entities and the families and dependents of such persons including, but without limitation, any person who is or has been a player, manager or member of the medical, coaching or scouting staff whether at first team, reserve team or youth academy level.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Deaf Society | Bolton | £401k |
| Call Plus | Manchester | £401k |
| Disability Sports Coach | London | £401k |
| Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy Ltd | Dorchester | £401k |