# Friends of Hove Rugby

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1181084 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1181084)
- Website: https://friendsofhoverugby.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,801; spending £1,403
- What it funds: Amateur sport
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Brighton and Hove
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-hove-rugby

We accept applications on our website for small sum requests for people (adults and children) who need help to play sport. We mainly cover: Assistance with the cost of touring; Assistance with the cost of personal equipment; Assistance with Medical costs. We also make small grants to clubs.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £1,801 | £1,403 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £3,424 | £2,411 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £2,852 | £3,606 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £2,148 | £2,551 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £3,512 | £1,267 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects are the advancement of amateur sport and community participation in healthy recreation by promoting all amateur sport and in particular the game of Rugby for the benefit of Hove Rugby club and for the residents of Brighton and Hove and the surrounding area and to assist in the provision of amateur sport facilities in the interest of healthy recreation for those who have need of such assistance by reason of injury, financial hardship or social circumstances.

## What it funds

Friends of Hove Rugby is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Hove Rugby reported income of £1,801 and spending of £1,403. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £11.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Brighton and Hove.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Hove Rugby in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofhoverugby.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Friends of Hove Rugby open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Hove Rugby is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Hove Rugby fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Brighton and Hove.

### Does Friends of Hove Rugby give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Hove Rugby makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Friends of Hove Rugby give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Hove Rugby's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £1,403. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,248 a year.

### How large is Friends of Hove Rugby?

In its latest reported year Friends of Hove Rugby reported income of £1,801 and spending of £1,403.


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