01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051270
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 101-250 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA6 7LL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Ashfield Football Academy is set up to advance public participation in sport for children & young people up to the age of 24 living in the north of Glasgow, primarily within Glasgow City Council Ward 16. We achieve this by providing organized, inclusive, affordable football opportunities within the local community. The Academy delivers regular training sessions & matches, using appropriate facilities to promote healthy physical activity & positive recreation. Our programs give young people the opportunity to play football in their local area, helping them build confidence, teamwork, & a sense of belonging. We work to remove financial barriers so that all young people, regardless of background, have the chance to participate. We aim to provide a safe, supportive environment where young people can express themselves, develop football skills, & learn important life skills such as discipline, respect, communication, and resilience, which support their personal development & future
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of public participation in sport
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation's charitable purpose is the advancement of public participation in sport for children and young people up to the age of 24 for North of Glasgow which comprises the Glasgow City Council Electoral Ward 16 as Appendix 1 and hereinafter referred to as (the Community) by/through: 4.1 The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for playing football. 4.2 Give young people a chance to play organised football within their local area and give them a sense of belonging. 4.3 To provide affordable opportunities to the young people of the area, ensuring all young people have the chance to play football. 4.4 Aim to provide a safe environment where young people can come and express themselves. 4.5 Aim to provide football opportunities to young people to teach skills that are transferable into everyday life which can hopefully set them up for their future.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £54,435 | £57,334 | 0 | 9 January 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £60,160 | £59,014 | 0 | 14 February 2025 |
| 31 March 2023 | £37,078 | £34,128 | 0 | 5 January 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £626 | £382 | 0 | 11 November 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 19 Piper Avenue, Paisley
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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