THE WELSH SCHOOLS' RUGBY UNION
The charity helps and educates school pupils by promoting, organising, and developing schools Rugby Union Football throughout Wales.
Objects
TO HELP AND EDUCATE SCHOOL PUPILS THROUGHOUT THE PRINCIPALITY OF WALES THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL SO TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES THAT THEY MAY BE HELPED TO GO TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had a net expenditure of £13,224 for the year, resulting in total funds of £193,939. The trustees report that the charity enjoys a healthy position with excellent levels of reserves, noting that over a full year's expenditure is covered by the end-of-year bank balance. However, the trustees acknowledge a significant risk as the charity is dependent on a single major funder, the Welsh Rugby Union.
What the accounts disclose
“The Welsh Rugby Union Ltd 137,700” — page 20
“At present it is estimated that reserves of at least £80,000 would be required to fulfil the reserve policy.” — page 11
“The Welsh Rugby Union Ltd provided grant funding this year of £137,700 (2023: £160,000). There was no transactions between the Union and the Welsh Rugby Union Ltd during the year that were outside the normal working relationship established between the two bodies over many years.” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- BRIAN GWYN HOPKINS
- DAVID MICHAEL DAVIES
- Lyn Howell
- MICHAEL JAMES FARLEY
- MICHAEL REIN
- Roger Stokes
- STEPHEN EDWARD HISCOCKS
- Simon Elias
- Stephen Lord
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £157k | £170k |
| 31/05/2024 | £157k | £170k |
| 31/05/2023 | £181k | £198k |
| 31/05/2022 | £175k | £130k |
| 31/05/2021 | £8k | £8k |
Common questions
Is THE WELSH SCHOOLS' RUGBY UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had a net expenditure of £13,224 for the year, resulting in total funds of £193,939. The trustees report that the charity enjoys a healthy position with excellent levels of reserves, noting that over a full year's expenditure is covered by the end-of-year bank balance. However, the trustees acknowledge a significant risk as the charity is dependent on a single major funder, the Welsh Rugby Union. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RH Jeffs & Rowe.