Sport Cares
Also known as: 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:
Activities & Mission
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:
Grants
Sport Cares makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,884,432
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, recreation 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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Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,758,542 | £1,884,432 | £661,690 | £546,396 | £546,396 | 15 / 0 |
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sport Cares
What does Sport Cares do?
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:
How much income did Sport Cares report in 2025?
Sport Cares reported total income of £1.76m and reported expenditure of £1.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sport Cares registered as a charity?
Sport 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 Sport Cares?
Sport 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 Sport Cares operate?
Sport Cares operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sport Cares a registered charity?
Yes — Sport Cares is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150763.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 4 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
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Also Known As
- Rugby League Cares
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated