Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust

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Typical grants
£2,000 – £12,000
Where they fund
United Kingdom, International
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Email application
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust

The Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust is the charitable arm of the Barbarian Football Club, using the values of rugby to create positive social change. The Trust welcomes applications on a rolling basis and considers each proposal on its merits, without prejudice. It funds projects that use sport, particularly rugby, as a vehicle for development, inclusion, and community building. The Trust supports work with children, young people, veterans, and disabled people, focusing on sport and recreation, education and skills, mental health, and community development. Grants are made to organisations operating in the UK and internationally, with a particular interest in initiatives that break down barriers to participation and promote social cohesion through rugby. What distinguishes the Trust is its open, merit-based approach to funding, with no fixed income thresholds or geographic restrictions.

What Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust funds

The Trust funds projects that use sport, especially rugby, as a vehicle for development, inclusion, and community building. It supports work in sport and recreation, education and skills, mental health, and community development. Grants are made to organisations operating both in the UK and overseas. The Trust has a particular interest in initiatives that break down barriers to participation and promote social cohesion through rugby. It favours projects that align with the ethos of the Barbarians—inclusion, respect, and teamwork—while delivering measurable, high-impact outcomes.

Who can apply

The Trust is open to receiving new grant applications and will consider each one on its merits without prejudice. It funds registered charities, community groups, and sports clubs. The Trust supports work with children, young people, veterans, and disabled people. There are no fixed income thresholds or geographic restrictions for applicants. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications.

How they like to fund

The Trust welcomes applications on a rolling basis and considers each proposal on its merits, without prejudice. It funds projects that align with the ethos of the Barbarians—inclusion, respect, and teamwork—while delivering measurable, high-impact outcomes.

How much does Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust give?

Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 5 sourced facts

Barbarians Rugby Charitable TrustRolling applications
Typically £10,600

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't

Where they fund
United KingdomInternational

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
Children & youthMental healthDisabilitySport & recreation

How to apply to Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust

Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust takes applications via email application.

  • Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

  1. 1
    Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
  2. 2
    See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
  3. 3
    Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust provide?

Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust runs one grant programme — Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust: Typically £10,600.

Where does Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust fund charities?

Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust funds charities operating in United Kingdom, International.

Does Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust?

Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

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