Rugby For Heroes
To provide financial and personal support to servicemen and women to help them make the transition from military service back into civilian life. This includes designated transition courses using the sport of Rugby as a means to assist with this transition process as well as providing financial support to individuals & other like minded charities by way of a formal grant application process.
Activities & Mission
To provide financial and personal support to servicemen and women to help them make the transition from military service back into civilian life. This includes designated transition courses using the sport of Rugby as a means to assist with this transition process as well as providing financial support to individuals & other like minded charities by way of a formal grant application process.
Grants
Rugby For Heroes makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £221,988
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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 | £227,392 | £221,988 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £150,470 | £132,240 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £259,511 | £257,915 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £186,342 | £181,420 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2021 | £80,955 | £78,262 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Rugby For Heroes
What does Rugby For Heroes do?
To provide financial and personal support to servicemen and women to help them make the transition from military service back into civilian life. This includes designated transition courses using the sport of Rugby as a means to assist with this transition process as well as providing financial support to individuals & other like minded charities by way of a formal grant application process.
How much income did Rugby For Heroes report in 2025?
Rugby For Heroes reported total income of £227k and reported expenditure of £222k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Rugby For Heroes registered as a charity?
Rugby For Heroes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2011 as charity number 1140439. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Rugby For Heroes?
Rugby For Heroes is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Bailey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rugby For Heroes operate?
Rugby For Heroes operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Rugby For Heroes a registered charity?
Yes — Rugby For Heroes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140439.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated