UK funding workspaceLeeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 260404
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Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 260404. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City. The register describes its activities as: “grants to individuals suffering hardship through illness or injury paticipating in local football.” Its charitable objects are: “To give relief to players, referees and others connected with clubs, leagues or other bodies within the jurisdiction of the association or residing within the association's area who may be injured whilst playing Football or who may be incapacitated thorugh illness attributable to participation in the game and who…” In the year to 31 May 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £250.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£250
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesAmateur sportEconomic / community development / employmentRecreationOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides servicesOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £0 | £250 |
| 31 May 2024 | £0 | £500 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £71 | £1,000 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £1,890 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £600 | £1,590 |
Charitable objects
To give relief to players, referees and others connected with clubs, leagues or other bodies within the jurisdiction of the association or residing within the association's area who may be injured whilst playing Football or who may be incapacitated thorugh illness attributable to participation in the game and who needs such assistance. Grants may also be made to necessitous persons who have rendered service to the game in the area or to their dependants.
Where it operates
Leeds City
- Trustees
- 3
What Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund funds
Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £5,230 in total.
How to apply to Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (e-leedsfa.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund
Is Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City.
Does Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund give each year?
The register does not break out Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £250. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,046 a year.
How large is Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund?
In its latest reported year Leeds and District Football Association Benevolent Fund reported income of £0 and spending of £250.
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