RUGBY LEAGUE CARES

Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers

• Turnover

  -1.6%

  £1,637,926 → £1,611,286

• Cash

  —

  Not reported

• Net assets

  —

  Not reported

• Employees

  —

  Not reported

• Wages

  +16.5%

  £631,916 → £735,973

  highest in 4 filed years

Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. The comparison is only shown when the latest and prior accounts cover broadly equal-length periods — short or long stubs (typical around incorporation or a year-end change) are suppressed rather than misrepresented. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers

Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.

Accounting basis

FRS 102

Reporting scope

Standalone (parent only)

Abridged

Yes — abridged accounts (limited disclosure)

Auditor

Sutton McGrath Hartley Accountants Limited

Audit opinion

Unqualified (clean)

Going concern

Affirmed

“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.”

Significant events

• “In 2024, trustees noted the charity's significant progress across all areas. Increased funds and resources enabled the successful achievement of objectives and positive outcomes for individuals involved in the sport.”
• “This year, the charity entered a new agreement with the RFL after extensive negotiations. This agreement mandates a review of policies regarding the wellbeing and welfare of women, match officials, and staff, contingent on adequate funding for these groups.”
• “A thorough analysis of governance, structure, and performance in player wellbeing led to the introduction of new evaluation tools, including a quarterly club audit.”
• “Rugby League Cares has acknowledged concerns regarding concussion and brain health, which have created anxiety among current and former players. In response, the Brain Health Fund was established, partnering with Dementia UK to create an Admiral Nurse service.”
• “Furthermore, the charity's hardship fund reached its lowest figure of £3,214, showcasing the positive impact of our welfare programme.”
• “Funded by Movember, we expanded the Ahead of the Game programme, providing mental health and resilience education to over 20,000 young athletes, parents, and coaches.”
• “Our Rugby League Cares for the NHS programme continued to positively impact NHS employees in Cheshire, Merseyside, and the North-West.”
• “RL Cares delivered the Offload mental fitness programme to various professions, focusing on major employers within rugby league communities.”
• “The charity maintained its partnership with Wigan Council to support the development of a Rugby League Museum.”
• “The fundraising team delivered a robust programme of events throughout the year. The year began with the successful Lions Association Lunch, attended by over 400 guests.”
• “Our biggest fundraiser of the year took place in Ireland in partnership with Rugby Players Ireland, expanding our connections with other sports.”
• “The year concluded with the Hall of Fame induction dinner, where Jane Banks, Michelle Land, Jamie Peacock MBE, and Paul Sculthorpe MBE, were inducted.”

Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers

Filings

7

last 12 months

Capital events

0

last 24 months

Officers appointed

1

last 12 months

Officers resigned

1

last 12 months

Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.