PFA charity let down players, says regulator
Summary
A charity that helps professional footballers was found to have serious mismanagement problems by the Charity Commission. The charity mixed its money and activities with the players' union, which is not allowed, but has now taken steps to fix these issues and separate from the union.Key Facts
- The inquiry into the Professional Footballers' Association Charity, now called the Players Foundation, started in 2019.
- The charity transferred £1.9 million to the players' union without clear reasons.
- About 80% of the union's costs, roughly £6 million a year, were paid by the charity, which is against charity rules.
- Some trustees worked in the union and got salaries, creating conflicts of interest.
- The charity owned properties used rent-free by the union, costing over £627,000 including interest.
- After investigation, the charity returned the money and unpaid rent.
- One trustee was banned for four years from charity leadership roles due to mismanagement.
- The charity has now separated from the union, appointed new trustees, and changed its funding sources.
- The Players Foundation said no funds were lost and no players were harmed by the mismanagement.
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