Royal Navy Rugby Union
Also known as: Rnru
The over-riding aim is to 'promote and foster' the game of rugby within the Naval Service by: Promoting the physical efficiency of members of the Naval Service by providing facilities and other encouragement to participate in the game of rugby football; Making grants for charitable purposes; Promoting amateur sport.
Activities & Mission
The over-riding aim is to 'promote and foster' the game of rugby within the Naval Service by: Promoting the physical efficiency of members of the Naval Service by providing facilities and other encouragement to participate in the game of rugby football; Making grants for charitable purposes; Promoting amateur 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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 35% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 69). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Armed forces 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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2017 — The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Rugby Union Trust (organisation 249182)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £647,121 | £503,669 | £480,449 | £1,116,027 | £605,000 | 4 / 85 |
| 2024 | £499,071 | £358,504 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2023 | £1,385,194 | £1,100,974 | £355,878 | £832,009 | £529,000 | 4 / 75 |
| 2022 | £1,361,842 | £1,111,724 | £393,365 | £547,789 | £0 | 5 / 50 |
| 2021 | £197,672 | £219,469 | 0 / 45 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Navy Rugby Union
What does Royal Navy Rugby Union do?
The over-riding aim is to 'promote and foster' the game of rugby within the Naval Service by: Promoting the physical efficiency of members of the Naval Service by providing facilities and other encouragement to participate in the game of rugby football; Making grants for charitable purposes; Promoting amateur sport.
How much income did Royal Navy Rugby Union report in 2025?
Royal Navy Rugby Union reported total income of £647k and reported expenditure of £504k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Navy Rugby Union?
Royal Navy Rugby Union has a program ratio of 75.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 69 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Navy Rugby Union registered as a charity?
Royal Navy Rugby Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2016 as charity number 1165153. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Royal Navy Rugby Union?
Royal Navy Rugby Union is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is REAR ADM MATTHEW JOHN PARR CB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Navy Rugby Union operate?
Royal Navy Rugby Union operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Royal Navy Rugby Union a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Navy Rugby Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165153.
Details
Burnaby Road
Portsmouth
PO1 2HB
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated