AFC Wembley Foundation — Trustees’ Annual Report
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity name: AFC Wembley Foundation
Legal structure: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Governing document: Constitution
Registered address: 8 Rugby Avenue, Greenford, UB6 0EY
Objectives and Activities
The charity’s objects are to advance community participation in sport, particularly football, and to promote physical, mental and social wellbeing for young people and local residents. During the year, the charity delivered community-based football sessions, supported access to facilities, and worked with local partners to improve participation and inclusion.
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance. Activities provided clear public benefit through open-access community sport provision, youth engagement, and wellbeing-focused programmes that support physical activity, confidence and social connection.
Achievements and Performance
Key achievements during the year included the successful delivery of community football activity and securing grant funding from the National Lottery (ES Lottery Fund) to support programme delivery and sustainability.
Financial Review
The charity’s total income for the year was £14,000.00. Total expenditure for the year was £9,063.57. The charity generated a surplus of £4,936.43 and ended the financial year with reserves of £8,095.22.
Reserves Policy
The trustees aim to maintain a modest level of reserves sufficient to meet three months of core operating costs and to provide stability in the event of delayed funding or unexpected expenditure.
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is governed by a board of trustees who meet regularly to review performance, compliance and strategy. Trustees are appointed in line with the charity’s constitution and are responsible for setting policy, overseeing financial controls and ensuring the charity operates in furtherance of its charitable purposes.
Trustee Remuneration and Benefits
No trustee received remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
Plans for Future Periods
The charity plans to expand its community football and wellbeing programmes, strengthen monitoring and evaluation processes, and pursue further partnerships and grant funding to support long-term sustainability.
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
Name: Andre Anderson
Role: Trustee Date: 15 January 2026
AFC Wembley Foundation — Receipts & Payments Account For the year ended 31 March 2025
Description Amount (£) Opening funds (01 April 2024) 1,998.79 Total receipts (income) 14,000.00 Total payments (expenditure) 9,063.57 Closing funds (31 March 2025) 8,095.22
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 March 2025 Cash at bank: £8,095.22 Creditors (amounts falling due within one year): £3,000.00 Net assets: £8,095.22
Signed: Andre Anderson Trustee Date: 15 January 2026