RUGBY FOOTBALL FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £8,974,128, which the trustees deem appropriate to cover potential shortfalls. However, the charity's operations are explicitly dependent on the ongoing financial support and non-recall of intercompany balances from its parent undertaking, the RFU, to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“It had been determined that the minimum level of general funds that should be held at any time must be at least equal to a year's interest charge on the current balance outstanding on the RFU loan and six months’ worth of the budgeted operating expenses, plus the value of approved but unpaid grants at the year end.” — page 8
“The charitable activities of the Charity are dependent on the ongoing operations of the RFU, its ultimate parent undertaking, and until charitable activities resume to an appropriate level, the Charity is dependent on the RFU for financial support in the form of non-recall of intercompany balances and certain operating expenditure.” — page 9
“the Foundation received a grant £24,100,000 from the RFU (2024: £24,516,000)” — page 29
“the Foundation was charged interest of £73,082 (2024: £119,449) by the RFU in respect of the loan” — page 29
“the Foundation received a grant £24,100,000 from the RFU (2024: £24,516,000)” — page 29
“the Foundation was charged interest of £73,082 (2024: £119,449) by the RFU in respect of the loan” — page 29
“the Foundation received a grant £24,100,000 from the RFU (2024: £24,516,000)” — page 29
“the Foundation was charged interest of £73,082 (2024: £119,449) by the RFU in respect of the loan” — page 29
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Kirsty Louise Marlorchair
- Francesca Pierce
- JOHN PAUL HETHERINGTON
- Roger John Howard Clarke
- Sanjay Mazumder
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £24.9m | £25.1m |
| 30/06/2024 | £24.8m | £25.6m |
| 30/06/2023 | £23.4m | £24.5m |
| 30/06/2022 | £19.8m | £19.1m |
| 30/06/2021 | £23.9m | £14.7m |
Common questions
Is RUGBY FOOTBALL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £8,974,128, which the trustees deem appropriate to cover potential shortfalls. However, the charity's operations are explicitly dependent on the ongoing financial support and non-recall of intercompany balances from its parent undertaking, the RFU, to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.
Who funds RUGBY FOOTBALL FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RUGBY FOOTBALL FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE BUFFINI CHAO FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE BUFFINI CHAO FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k |
| THE BUFFINI CHAO FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| STREETGAMES UK | 1 | £500k |
| MISSION INDIA | 1 | £75k |
| THE JIGSAW NETWORK C.I.O. | 1 | £10k |
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |