--- title: "Football Action — check charity number 1139630 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Football Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1139630. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/football-action retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:56:04.982Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Football Action is a registered charity (number 1139630) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £4,034 (year ending 2025-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Football Action? Registered charity number 1139630 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £4,034 Website [www.footballaction.org.uk](http://www.footballaction.org.uk/) ## What does Football Action do? Football Action uses football to inspire children and encourage education in developing countries. We do this by funding local coaches, providing facilities and equipment, giving educational grants and working with local schools, charities and community groups to improve the lives of children in developing countries. ## What causes is Football Action registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Football Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Football Action is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=football-action&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.footballaction.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Football Action a legitimate charity? Yes. Football Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1139630) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Football Action's charity number? Football Action's charity number is 1139630. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1139630? Search 1139630 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Football Action do? Football Action uses football to inspire children and encourage education in developing countries. We do this by funding local coaches, providing facilities and equipment, giving educational grants and working with local schools, charities and community groups to improve the lives of children in developing countries. Does Football Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Football Action. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Football Action? Football Action's website is http://www.footballaction.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1139630).