NFL Foundation UK
Analysis
NFL Foundation UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, amateur sport and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 12851046). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, NFL Foundation UK reported income of £725k and spending of £380k, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, NFL Foundation UK sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sandbach United Football Club CIO (£724k), Rampworld Cardiff (£725k) and Buckinghamshire Scout Council (£722k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 72% and charitable activities 28%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £342k.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 72%
- Charitable activities 28%
In the charity's own words
community sports participation in American football and educational activities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach United Football Club CIO | Cheshire | £724k |
| Rampworld Cardiff | Cardiff | £725k |
| Buckinghamshire Scout Council | Aylesbury | £722k |
| The Venture Community Hub Ltd | Gloucester | £726k |