ENGLAND DEAF RUGBY UNION
Promoting the involvement of deaf and hard of hearing people in healthy recreation through rugby union in particular. Increasing awareness of the problems facing deaf and hard of hearing people in mainstream sport and how these may be resolved. Assisting children who are deaf and hard of hearing, and who may have other disabilities, to participate in sport and, particularly, tag rugby.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £17,539 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £38,552 to £21,013. Per the trustees' report, continuing operations are enabled by regular donations, grants, and sponsorship, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ANDREW STEWART BAMBER
- RICHARD STEWART AUSTIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £140k | £157k |
| 31/05/2024 | £7k | £7k |
| 31/05/2023 | £25k | £39k |
| 31/05/2022 | £54k | £12k |
| 31/05/2021 | £23 | £1k |
Common questions
Is ENGLAND DEAF RUGBY UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £17,539 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £38,552 to £21,013. Per the trustees' report, continuing operations are enabled by regular donations, grants, and sponsorship, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 06/02/2025 | £10k | England Deaf Rugby Union Men, Women, Academy No Barriers |