Henley Rugby Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- Up to £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Henley Rugby Charitable Trust
Henley Rugby Charitable Trust is a UK-registered charity established in 2020, rooted in the local rugby community of Henley-on-Thames and the Thames Valley. Guided by voluntary trustees with close ties to Henley Rugby Football Club, the Trust values inclusion, youth development, community benefit, and equal opportunity. It stewards donations to promote amateur rugby and associated sports, operating without paid staff or remuneration. The Trust's hyper-local, trustee-led approach ensures funding is closely aligned with community needs, focusing on reducing barriers to participation for young people.
What Henley Rugby Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds projects that reduce barriers to amateur rugby and associated sports for young people, particularly those attending state schools or from disadvantaged backgrounds. Priorities include junior training for boys and girls, facility improvements, equipment, outreach to state schools, and support for young athletes facing financial hardship. All funding is directed within Henley-on-Thames and the Thames Valley, supporting local amateur clubs, grassroots organisations, state schools, and individuals. The focus is strictly on amateur youth sports, with an emphasis on measurable impacts on physical activity, social cohesion, and inclusion.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include local amateur clubs, grassroots organisations, state schools, and individuals operating within Henley-on-Thames or the Thames Valley. The Trust also considers UK-registered charities, community groups, and academic institutions with limited resources and a local focus. Beneficiaries are young people, especially those from state schools or disadvantaged backgrounds. No income thresholds apply, but preference is given to grassroots-scale organisations with strong local roots. The Trust has no religious restriction.
What Henley Rugby Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not provide unrestricted or core funding. It does not fund activities beyond amateur youth sports or projects outside its defined geographic area of Henley-on-Thames and the Thames Valley. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, and funding is not available for non-local initiatives.
How they like to fund
Funding is discretionary and directed through existing partners and trustee-identified needs. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications and has no open application process. Grants are provided for specific projects, capital items, and hardship relief, focusing on reducing barriers to participation. The Trust operates without paid staff, with decisions made by voluntary trustees.
How much does Henley Rugby Charitable Trust give?
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How to apply to Henley Rugby Charitable Trust
Henley Rugby Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Henley Rugby Charitable Trust provide?
Henley Rugby Charitable Trust typically provides grants up to £10,000.
Where does Henley Rugby Charitable Trust fund charities?
Henley Rugby Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Henley Rugby Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Henley Rugby Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Henley Rugby Charitable Trust?
Henley Rugby Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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