Transparency.
Football is Life Foundation is ANBI-certified. This page contains all legally required information about our board, policy and financial accountability.
Information
ANBI information.
The information below is mandatory for ANBI-certified organisations and is kept current.
Board
Board composition.
The board of Football is Life Foundation consists of three members who are jointly responsible for policy, implementation and supervision.
Paul van Zwam
Chairman
UnpaidPaul carries out operational tasks alongside his board role. He is the face of Football is Life in the field and in the professional sports network.
Ivo Spanjersberg
Secretary
UnpaidIvo handles communication, documentation and coordination. Together with Paul, he has operational responsibility for daily operations.
Mano Radema
Treasurer
UnpaidMano monitors finances and ensures every donated euro is spent transparently and accountably in accordance with ANBI conditions.
Remuneration policy
Fully unpaid.
All board members of Football is Life Foundation work fully on a voluntary basis. No attendance fees, allowances or salaries are paid to the board.
Only actual and demonstrable expenses are reimbursed, in accordance with ANBI conditions. This applies to all board members and volunteers.
This guarantees that every donated euro goes directly to the project and the young people in Malawi.
Mission
Football as a tool for empowerment.
Football is Life Foundation uses football as a gateway to coaching, life skills and personal development for young people in Malawi.
The foundation focuses on creating sustainable programmes in which local coaches are trained, young people receive structure and guidance, and communities are strengthened from within.
We do not communicate that we 'help poor children'. We build together with local partners towards future opportunities through football and empowerment.
Policy plan
From blueprint to growth.
Phase 1 – Soweto as blueprint
In the first year we develop a complete community project in Soweto, Mzuzu. This project serves as a proven model: building a football pitch, coach training (Trainer Coach 1), weekly life skills sessions and 2 years of follow-up.
Phase 2 – Expansion within Mzuzu
After successful completion of the Soweto project, we expand to other neighbourhoods in Mzuzu, using the same methodology and local partnerships.
Phase 3 – Rumphi and Nkhata Bay
In the longer term we grow to the regions of Rumphi and Nkhata Bay. Always with the same principles: locally embedded, small-scale, sustainable and transparent.
Funding
Income sources.
Football is Life Foundation depends entirely on donations. We work with the following income sources, all transparent and accountable.
- 01
Structural private donations
Fixed donors who support the foundation long-term with periodic contributions.
- 02
Business sponsorship
Companies committed to Football is Life's mission.
- 03
Fundraising events
Activities focused on visibility and fundraising.
- 04
Training bureau contributions
Internal contributions from the founders' professional activities.
- 05
One-off gifts
From wealthy individuals and the founders' network.
- 06
Future: impact trips
Visitors participate in the project on site and contribute financially.
Project goal
€ 15.000
Total amount required for the Soweto project: field construction, trainer training, and 2 years of on-site support in Mzuzu.
Spending
Football field construction
Groundwork, goals, fencing and markings
Sports material
Footballs, bibs, cones and training material
Coach training
Trainer Coach 1 – training and guidance of local coaches
2 years project support
Football is Life on site in Mzuzu
Documents
Annual report and financial accountability.
In accordance with ANBI requirements, we publish an annual report of activities and financial accountability.
Activity report
Annual overview of projects carried out, results achieved and programme progress.
Available after close of first financial yearFinancial accountability
Balance sheet and income statement with explanatory notes. Insight into how every euro is spent.
Available after close of first financial yearWould you like to see our finances now or do you have questions about our policy? Contact the board via admin@football-is-life.nl.
Contact
Get in touch.
Football is Life Foundation
Dobbelmannweg 128
6531 KZ Nijmegen
ANBI benefit for donors
As an ANBI-recognised institution, donations to Football is Life Foundation are tax-deductible. This applies to both one-off and periodic donations.
For a periodic donation (fixed for a minimum of 5 years), the full amount is deductible, without a threshold.
Trust begins with transparency.
Every euro is spent responsibly. The board works on a voluntary basis. Donations are tax-deductible.
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