Curfu
Analysis
Curfu is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in July 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10145977). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Curfu reported income of £68k and spending of £61k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £21k to £68k (+229%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 123%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Curfu sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 79th Reading Scout Group (£68k), North Petherton Bowling Club Limited (£68k) and Middlesex North West County Guide Association (£68k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To administer, foster, encourage, extend and control the playing of rugby union football for the moral, mental and physical development of students and others at the University and Colleges of the University of Cambridge. CURFU organises leagues and cup competitions, training and courses for referees and coaching.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 79th Reading Scout Group | Reading | £68k |
| North Petherton Bowling Club Limited | Somerset | £68k |
| Middlesex North West County Guide Association | Uxbridge | £68k |
| Great Britain Baton Twirling Association | Liverpool | £68k |