Harrogate Rufc Limited
Analysis
Harrogate Rufc Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Harrogate. It was registered in September 2021, 5 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 11952768). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Harrogate Rufc Limited reported income of £1.8m and spending of £201k, leaving 89% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £14k to £1.8m (+12845%), an average of +237% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 845%. Over the whole period it spent 28% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Harrogate Rufc Limited sits at the 99th percentile: it is larger than about 99% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Jubilee Hall Trust Limited (£1.8m), Beis Aharon TT Activity Centre (£1.9m) and Fields in Trust (£1.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 93%, charitable activities 5.8% and investments 1.5%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £1.1m would cover about 64 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 93%
- Charitable activities 5.8%
- Investments 1.5%
In the charity's own words
The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit in Harrogate and surrounding area through the provision of facilities to enable participation in the sport of amateur rugby union football. (For the purposes of this clause facilities means land, buildings, equipment, access to coaching and organising sporting activities).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Hall Trust Limited | London | £1.8m |
| Beis Aharon TT Activity Centre | London | £1.9m |
| Fields in Trust | London | £1.8m |
| The Thoroughbred Breeders Association | Newmarket | £1.9m |