Rugby League Cares

Rugby League Cares is the Rugby League's national charity, dedicated to supporting the Rugby League family and its local communities. Our mission is to enhance and enrich people's lives through the power and positive influence of Rugby League.Rugby League Cares supports Rugby League's broad community - Past, Present & Future:

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,611,286

Latest Expenditure

£1,578,546

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 59.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 40.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £1,493,880

Charitable Activities £69,045

Other Trading £48,361

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £944,745

Raising Funds £633,801

Governance £6,500

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,611,286	£1,578,546	£944,745	£672,286	£672,286	17 / 0
2023	£1,637,926	£1,497,850	£849,686	£639,546	£639,546	18 / 0
2022	£1,326,365	£1,089,509	£772,390	£499,470	£499,470	15 / 0
2021	£1,033,313	£939,299	£383,146	£262,614	£262,614	9 / 0
2020	£884,874	£867,858	£253,862	£168,600	£168,600	7 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rugby League Cares

What does Rugby League Cares do?

How much income did Rugby League Cares report in 2024?

Rugby League Cares reported total income of £1.61m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Rugby League Cares?

Rugby League Cares has a program ratio of 58.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Rugby League Cares registered as a charity?

Rugby League Cares was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 2013 as charity number 1150763. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Rugby League Cares?

Rugby League Cares is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rugby League Cares operate?

Rugby League Cares operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Rugby League Cares a registered charity?

Yes — Rugby League Cares is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150763.