Gloucester Rugby Foundation

Also known as: Gloucester Rugby Community Charity, Gloucester Rugby Community Foundation, 4Ed Foundation, Grcf, Gloucester Rugby Charitable Foundation

The Gloucester Rugby Foundation aims to Engage, Educate & Inspire the local community to bring about positive social impact & new opportunities for all through sport.

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Activities & Mission

The Gloucester Rugby Foundation aims to Engage, Educate & Inspire the local community to bring about positive social impact & new opportunities for all through sport.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Local Authority

Bath And North East Somerset Gloucestershire Herefordshire Somerset Wiltshire Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£872,871

Latest Expenditure

£931,299

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 77% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £572,060

Charitable Activities £171,270

Other Trading £129,541

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £931,299

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£872,871	£931,299	£931,299	£47,266	£25,696	23 / 30
2024	£635,268	£592,976	£592,976	£105,694	£0	16 / 40
2023	£291,747	£302,643				0 / 25
2022	£293,741	£287,523				0 / 60
2021	£182,971	£187,570				0 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gloucester Rugby Foundation

What does Gloucester Rugby Foundation do?

The Gloucester Rugby Foundation aims to Engage, Educate & Inspire the local community to bring about positive social impact & new opportunities for all through sport.

How much income did Gloucester Rugby Foundation report in 2025?

Gloucester Rugby Foundation reported total income of £873k and reported expenditure of £931k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Gloucester Rugby Foundation?

Gloucester Rugby Foundation has a program ratio of 106.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Gloucester Rugby Foundation registered as a charity?

Gloucester Rugby Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 2016 as charity number 1165303. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Gloucester Rugby Foundation?

Gloucester Rugby Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gloucester Rugby Foundation operate?

Gloucester Rugby Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Gloucester Rugby Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Gloucester Rugby Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165303.