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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

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

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,010,291
Latest Expenditure
£941,236

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 0.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 23.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £388,767
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £564,914
Investments £56,610
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £0
Raising Funds £222,523
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £718,713

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,010,291
£941,236£0£2,081,897£2,081,8972 / 50
2023
£1,135,240
£993,890£894,353£1,995,937£363,9892 / 60
2022
£1,128,008
£795,825£677,466£1,856,047£358,7722 / 60
2021
£127,682
£198,3990 / 74
2020
£401,418
£465,7940 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Army Rugby Union Trust

What does Army Rugby Union Trust do?

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

How much income did Army Rugby Union Trust report in 2024?

Army Rugby Union Trust reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £941k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Army Rugby Union Trust?

Army Rugby Union Trust has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.

Details

Address
ARMY SPORT CONTROL BOARD
MACKENZIE BUILDING
FOX LINES
QUEENS AVENUE
ALDERSHOT
GU11 2LB
Registration Date
26 September 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5031555
Charity Number
1149105

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Trustees

Dr James Cook Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew JC Geary OBE
Giles Malec
Marc Wilding

Sectors & Classifications

Armed forces Charitable activities Leisure

Also Known As

  • Aru

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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