ROYAL NAVY RUGBY UNION
The over-riding aim is to 'promote and foster' the game of rugby within the Naval Service by: Promoting the physical efficiency of members of the Naval Service by providing facilities and other encouragement to participate in the game of rugby football; Making grants for charitable purposes; Promoting amateur sport.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £143k for the year ended 30 September 2025, with consolidated income rising to £1.42m and net assets increasing to £1.12m. The trustees report that the charity has sufficient cash resources to support the upcoming season without relying on reserves, grants, or loans, and forecasts continued solvency through September 2027. Per the trustees' report, the financial model is considered resilient, supported by a flagship match event and increased sponsorship.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy was revised in 2019 to establish a minimum free reserves level of £300k and a maximum of £500k.”
“Navy Rugby Limited (NRL) operates as a separate but wholly owned subsidiary of the Royal Navy Rugby Union (RNRU).” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/10/2017)
Trustees
- REAR ADM MATTHEW JOHN PARR CBchair
- ANGUS BUJALSKI
- Capt RN Ralph Aidan Riley
- Cdr Kirsty Marlor
- Emma Sinden
- James Godfrey Higham
- Sarah Ellen Oakley
- William Andrew Reid
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £647k | £504k |
| 30/09/2024 | £499k | £359k |
| 30/09/2023 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
| 30/09/2022 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
| 30/09/2021 | £198k | £219k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL NAVY RUGBY UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £143k for the year ended 30 September 2025, with consolidated income rising to £1.42m and net assets increasing to £1.12m. The trustees report that the charity has sufficient cash resources to support the upcoming season without relying on reserves, grants, or loans, and forecasts continued solvency through September 2027. Per the trustees' report, the financial model is considered resilient, supported by a flagship match event and increased sponsorship. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gibson Whitter Limited.