[3][4] The trophy itself is made from gold and inscribed with the names of all previous winners.

[4] The first final was played in 1890 and was won by Derby County, who remain as of 2020[update] the most successful club, with 20 titles.

The trophy is presented to the winning club on the day of the match, and is displayed year-round at the nearby St George's Park National Football Centre.

[5] It still continues on its original purpose, raising money for medical and hospital charities - as well as local community initiatives.

Notably, in 2021, raising funds for community trusts during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom and supporting Midlands Air Ambulance.