Restart Rugby
Also known as: Pra Benevolent Fund, The Rpa Benevolent Fund, Restart
RESTART IS THE CHARITY OF THE RUGBY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (RPA) PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR PRESENT AND FORMER PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS INJURY, ILLNESS OR HARDSHIP.
Activities & Mission
RESTART IS THE CHARITY OF THE RUGBY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (RPA) PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR PRESENT AND FORMER PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS INJURY, ILLNESS OR HARDSHIP.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £219,106 | £339,406 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £411,860 | £659,378 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £407,729 | £241,244 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £571,481 | £384,331 | £264,845 | £294,231 | £119,941 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £269,895 | £200,880 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Restart Rugby
What does Restart Rugby do?
RESTART IS THE CHARITY OF THE RUGBY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (RPA) PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR PRESENT AND FORMER PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS INJURY, ILLNESS OR HARDSHIP.
How much income did Restart Rugby report in 2025?
Restart Rugby reported total income of £219k and reported expenditure of £339k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Restart Rugby?
Restart Rugby has a program ratio of 46.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Restart Rugby registered as a charity?
Restart Rugby was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 2006 as charity number 1113160. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Restart Rugby?
Restart Rugby 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 Restart Rugby operate?
Restart Rugby operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Restart Rugby a registered charity?
Yes — Restart Rugby is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113160.
Details
130 Wood Street
London
EC2V 6DL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Pra Benevolent Fund
- The Rpa Benevolent Fund
- Restart
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated