Denise coates foundation, c/o rsm tenon, festival way, festival park, stoke-on-trent, st1 5bb trustees denise coates, john fitzgerald coates, peter coates, james edward white, simon hugh galletley, oliver adams other names bet365 foundation (old name). Bet365 foundation 24 Aug 2012 - 12 Feb 2016 Tell us what you think of this service (link opens a new window) Is there anything wrong with this page?
| Born | John Fitzgerald Coates January 1970 (age 51) |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Education | Bristol University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Joint CEO of bet365 Joint chairman of Stoke City |
| Net worth | US$4.6 billion (October 2020)[1] |
| Parent(s) | Peter Coates |
| Relatives | Denise Coates (sister) |
John Fitzgerald Coates (born January 1970), is an English billionaire businessman and the joint chief executive (CEO) of online gambling company bet365 and joint-chairman of Stoke City.
Early life[edit]
John Fitzgerald Coates was born in January 1970,[2] the son of Peter Coates, chairman of Stoke City F.C. and director of Bet365. He attended Bristol University where he studied Law.[1]
Business career[edit]
Coates started his career as a lawyer. In 2001, after selling some of their father's betting shops to large bookmaker Coral, his sister convinced him to join her in launching bet365.
Bet365[edit]
John and his sister Denise Coates[3] are co-CEOs of UK-based bet365, an online gambling company, of which he owns a quarter.[4]
Bet365 Foundation[edit]
John helped Denise set-up the Bet365 Foundation in August 2012 and it has donated £100 million[5] to 20 UK charities to help support projects home and abroad.
Charities which have received funds include Oxfam, CAFOD, the Douglas Macmillan Hospice for cancer sufferers in Stoke, and relief programmes for victims caught in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. University scholarships and theatre donations have also been offered.
Stoke City[edit]
In July 2015 Coates was appointed as vice-chairman at Stoke City F.C. where his father is chairman.[6] In September 2020, Coates was appointed as joint-chairman alongside his father.[7]
Personal life[edit]
He is married, with two children, and lives in Stoke-on-Trent.[1]
Bet365 Foundation Online
References[edit]
- ^ abc'Forbes profile: John Coates'. Forbes. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^'HILLSIDE (LEISURE) LIMITED - Officers (free information from Companies House)'. beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
- ^Bowers, Simon (2012-06-08). 'Denise Coates: the hidden 24/7 woman behind Bet365'. the Guardian. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^Torrance, Jack (2015-03-03). 'More people became billionaires last year than ever before'. www.managementtoday.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^Bowers, Simon (2014-07-11). 'Bet365's Denise Coates sets up £100m charity foundation'. the Guardian. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^Spinks, Martin (2015-07-02). 'Stoke City: John Coates appointed vice chairman'. Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^'Board Announcement'. Stoke City. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
- Charity Number
- 1149110
- Date Registered
- 2012-09-26
- Company Number
- 08191619
- Telephone
- 08456000365
- Address
- DENISE COATES FOUNDATION , C/O RSM TENON , FESTIVAL WAY , FESTIVAL PARK , STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 5BB
- Trustees
- DENISE COATES, JOHN FITZGERALD COATES, PETER COATES, JAMES EDWARD WHITE, SIMON HUGH GALLETLEY, Oliver Adams
- Other Names
- BET365 FOUNDATION (Old Name)
- Charity Commission Classifications
- Provides Other Finance, Elderly/old People, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Recreation, Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Children/young People, General Charitable Purposes, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The General Public/mankind, Makes Grants To Organisations, People With Disabilities, Disability, Makes Grants To Individuals, Education/training, Economic/community Development/employment
- Governing Document
- MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 24 AUG 2012AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 30/11/2012AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION ON CHANGE OF NAME DATED 12/02/2016;
| Accounts date | Income | Spending | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2019 | £12.97m | £10.25m | |
| 25 Mar 2018 | £12.23m | £10.65m | |
| 26 Mar 2017 | £1.59m | £6.54m | |
| 27 Mar 2016 | £21.53m | £3.64m | |
| 29 Mar 2015 | £11.14m | £4.45m |
Bet365 Foundation Care
| Category | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary income/Generating vol inc | £85.00m | £0 |
| Charitable activities | £0 | £9.56m |
| Trading | £0 | £0 |
| Other | £0 | £0 |
| Governance | £68,671 | |
| Investment/Investment management | £3.12m | £696,483 |
| Investment gains | £6.31m |
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