THE BARBARIANS RUGBY CHARITABLE TRUST
Makes grants to facilitate the development of the game of rugby football anywhere in the world.
Objects
FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) FOR THE ORGANISATION OR PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE IN THE ORGANISATION OR PROVISION OF THE FACILITIES IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD WHICH WILL ENABLE PERSONS TO PLAY, ADMINISTER AND FURTHER THE GAME OF RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL, WHO BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE NEED OF SUCH ASSISTANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £4,254,666, derived primarily from investment income and gains. The trustees report that no key risks were identified during the year and that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence. The charity made donations totaling £44,030, which is substantially less than its total incoming resources of £92,555.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity normally to distribute substantially all investment income received or receivable during the year.” — page 5
“Trustee J. S. Spencer is a member of the Committee of Barbarian Football Club Ltd (“the Club”), and the Trust’s Honorary Administrator is the Honorary Treasurer of the Club. No other link exists with the Club.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- ANDREW GAVIN HASTINGS OBE
- JOHN SOUTHERN SPENCER
- Philip Andrew Orr
- Sir WILLIAM BLACKLEDGE BEAUMONT GBE
- Thomas Gerald Reames Davies CBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £93k | £85k |
| 31/12/2023 | £93k | £125k |
| 31/12/2022 | £82k | £52k |
| 31/12/2021 | £81k | £68k |
| 31/12/2020 | £76k | £52k |
Common questions
Is THE BARBARIANS RUGBY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £4,254,666, derived primarily from investment income and gains. The trustees report that no key risks were identified during the year and that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence. The charity made donations totaling £44,030, which is substantially less than its total incoming resources of £92,555. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Beavis Morgan Audit Limited.