Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust
About
The principal aim of the charity is to help and support those who have been seriously injured whilst playing rugby football in Wales.
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Integrity assessment
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GiveRadar's verified records show Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1972, it predates 84% of the sports & recreation charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 82% of the 1,763 sports & recreation charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 2,187 sports & recreation charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WELSH RUGBY CHARITABLE TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
WELSH RUGBY CHARITABLE TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
WELSH RUGBY CHARITABLE TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
15 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Timeline
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar sports & recreation charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 15 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust
Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Blackwood, Wales, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £441K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust has £441K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 92% for sports & recreation charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The principal aim of the charity is to help and support those who have been seriously injured whilst playing rugby football in Wales. Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1972.
Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality.
Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust's registered charity number is 502079. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust is located in Blackwood, Wales, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust is based in Blackwood in Wales. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust
- What is Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust?
- Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust is a sports & recreation trust based in Blackwood, United Kingdom. The principal aim of the charity is to help and support those who have been seriously injured whilst playing rugby football in Wales.
- When was Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust founded?
- Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust was founded in 1972.
- Where is Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust located?
- Headquartered in Blackwood, Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £441,381. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust trustworthy?
- Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust's website?
- https://www.wrct.uk
- Are donations to Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.