Is Rugby Welfare Charities a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Rugby Welfare Charities as a registered charity (number 217987) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Rugby Welfare Charities's charity number?

Rugby Welfare Charities's charity number is 217987. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 217987?

Search 217987 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Rugby Welfare Charities have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rugby Welfare Charities. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Rugby Welfare Charities?

Rugby Welfare Charities does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Rugby Welfare Charities previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Rugby Welfare Charities: Rugby Relief in Need Charity.

When was Rugby Welfare Charities registered as a charity?

Rugby Welfare Charities was entered on the register on 14 March 1972.

Registered charity · No. 217987

Rugby Welfare Charities

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Rugby Welfare Charities is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Rugby Welfare Charities?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £5,143
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £2,573
Registered charity number: 217987
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Rugby
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Rugby Welfare Charities (number 217987) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Rugby Welfare Charities do?

Emergency assistance is given to families or individuals living within our designated area brought to our attention via local schools, churches and other local organisations.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Rugby Welfare Charities

Answers Rugby Welfare Charities gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Rugby Welfare Charities as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 March 1972
Previous names on the register: Rugby Relief in Need Charity
Where it says it operates: Warwickshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Rugby Welfare Charities registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Rugby Welfare Charities yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Rugby Welfare Charities. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Rugby Welfare Charities?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rugby Welfare Charities a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Rugby Welfare Charities as a registered charity (number 217987) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Rugby Welfare Charities's charity number?: Rugby Welfare Charities's charity number is 217987. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 217987?: Search 217987 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Rugby Welfare Charities do?: Emergency assistance is given to families or individuals living within our designated area brought to our attention via local schools, churches and other local organisations.
Does Rugby Welfare Charities have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rugby Welfare Charities. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Rugby Welfare Charities?: Rugby Welfare Charities does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Rugby Welfare Charities?: The register does not record Rugby Welfare Charities as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Rugby Welfare Charities previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Rugby Welfare Charities: Rugby Relief in Need Charity.
When was Rugby Welfare Charities registered as a charity?: Rugby Welfare Charities was entered on the register on 14 March 1972.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.