Army Rugby Union Trust

Also known as: Aru

1. PROMOTING THE PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMY BY AFFORDING FACILITIES FOR ALL RANKS TO INDULGE IN SPORT IN GENERAL AND IN RUGBY FOOTBALL IN PARTICULAR. 2. MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS, BOTH PAST AND PRESENT OF HER MAJESTY'S FORCES OR THEIR DEPENDENTS

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£885,312

Latest Expenditure

£864,751

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 94.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 6.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £317,448

Charitable Activities £522,984

Other Trading £0

Investments £44,880

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £820,221

Raising Funds £44,530

Governance £8,750

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2015 — Army Rugby Union Trust (organisation 245517)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£885,312	£864,751	£820,221	£2,102,887	£2,102,887	2 / 50
2024	£1,010,291	£941,236	£0	£2,081,897	£2,081,897	2 / 50
2023	£1,135,240	£993,890	£894,353	£1,995,937	£363,989	2 / 60
2022	£1,128,008	£795,825	£677,466	£1,856,047	£358,772	2 / 60
2021	£127,682	£198,399				0 / 74

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Army Rugby Union Trust

What does Army Rugby Union Trust do?

How much income did Army Rugby Union Trust report in 2025?

Army Rugby Union Trust reported total income of £885k and reported expenditure of £865k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Army Rugby Union Trust registered as a charity?

Army Rugby Union Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2012 as charity number 1149105. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Army Rugby Union Trust?

Army Rugby Union Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr James Cook. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Army Rugby Union Trust operate?

Army Rugby Union Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Army Rugby Union Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Army Rugby Union Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149105.