TAG RUGBY TRUST
Improving the lives of children in Government Primary Schools and Orphanages using Tag Rugby as the vehicle. The coaching programme brings together children, teachers, local volunteers and touring volunteers to achieve its goals.
Objects
THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION, IN PARTICULAR TAG RUGBY, AMONG CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN AFRICA, INDIA AND EUROPE WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £80,767 at the end of the period, following a modest drawdown of £791 from the previous year's balance. The charity's financial review notes that fundraising income was roughly £209k, while total payments exceeded receipts, resulting in a slight reduction in cash reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that the charity continues to operate with resilience and manages its finances with care.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations Monthly Donators Gift Aid Bank Interest Donation from Trading Subsidiary”
“Reserves are held to support forward planning and the delivery of upcoming tours, with a continued emphasis on resourcing and supporting local coaches in the communities where TRT operates.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Martin Hansfordchair
- CHRISTOPHER TAPPER
- ROBERT NEWMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £210k | £210k |
| 31/10/2024 | £221k | £238k |
| 31/10/2023 | £175k | £201k |
| 31/10/2022 | £192k | £166k |
| 31/10/2021 | £138k | £147k |
Common questions
Is TAG RUGBY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £80,767 at the end of the period, following a modest drawdown of £791 from the previous year's balance. The charity's financial review notes that fundraising income was roughly £209k, while total payments exceeded receipts, resulting in a slight reduction in cash reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that the charity continues to operate with resilience and manages its finances with care. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HEART RESEARCH UK | 1 | £70k |
| HANDSPARK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS) | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE RUGBY SCHOOL GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST
- JEWISH TRAINING ACADEMY FOR GIRLS (JTAG) LTD
- T. A. G. TRUST LTD
- WINSCOMBE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
- Rugby Borough Sports Trust Limited
- ARMY RUGBY UNION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG RUGBY TRUST | £210k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RUGBY SCHOOL GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | £358k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| JEWISH TRAINING ACADEMY FOR GIRLS (JTAG) LTD | £1.1m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| T. A. G. TRUST LTD | £191k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WINSCOMBE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB | £114k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| Rugby Borough Sports Trust Limited | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |