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RUGBY LEAGUE CARES

Registered charity 1109858 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE RFL BENEVOLENT FUND

Established in 2005 in order to raise funds to support players whose lives are affected by serious injuries sustained playing Rugby League. This can be in the form of providing rehabilitation beyond that offered by the state, or improving the quality of life when unfortunately rehabilitation is no longer an option.

Causes: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£335k
Latest spending
£226k
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £109,279 for the year, resulting in net assets of £1,101,982. The trustees report that internal financial controls are maintained and no fundamental weaknesses were identified. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its financial health.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: The Rugby Football League (30% of income)
“The Rugby Football League 100,000 - 100,000 100,000” — page 12
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £1,000,000 (held: £930k)
“The long-term target level of free reserves is set at £1,000,000 including the £50,000 for administration and support costs and £100,000 for working capital of the Charity.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Rugby Football League Limited is a debtor to the charity for £16,667 (2023: £8,333) at the year end.
“The Rugby Football League Limited is a debtor to the charity for £16,667 (2023: £8,333) at the year end.” — page 16
“Rugby League Cares, which has common trustees, is a creditor of the charity for £17,540 (2023: £26,661 debtor) at the year end.” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rugby League Cares, which has common trustees, is a creditor of the charity for £17,540 (2023: £26,661 debtor) at the year end.
“The Rugby Football League Limited is a debtor to the charity for £16,667 (2023: £8,333) at the year end.” — page 16
“Rugby League Cares, which has common trustees, is a creditor of the charity for £17,540 (2023: £26,661 debtor) at the year end.” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£335k£226k
31/12/2023£421k£203k
31/12/2022£202k£258k
31/12/2021£427k£334k
31/12/2020£438k£356k

Common questions

Is RUGBY LEAGUE CARES financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £109,279 for the year, resulting in net assets of £1,101,982. The trustees report that internal financial controls are maintained and no fundamental weaknesses were identified. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its financial health. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.