RFU Injured Players Foundation

RFU Injured Players Foundation

Charity information

RFU Injured Players Foundation

The RFU Injured Players Foundation supports people who sustain a catastrophic injury whilst playing rugby. The charity provides help and support for both players and their families in the early months of these injuries as well as in the long term and incorporates the former SPIRE Rugby Trust charity.

The charity also takes a proactive approach research and education projects aimed at preventing injuries; and identifying how injured players can be helped more effectively

Founded 2008

  • Mission statement

    Our Vision:

    All IPF clients leading the life that they wish to lead and the rugby union game being played without catastrophic injuries occurring


    Our Mission:

    The Foundation provides lifelong support to those who sustain a catastrophic injury as a result of participating in rugby union, to empower them to lead as full and independent life as they are able to. It also works with all stakeholders to reduce the risk of these and other injuries in the game.

  • Aims

    RFU Injured Players Foundation aims to:

    • All IPF clients leading the life that they wish to lead and the rugby union game being played without catastrophic injuries occurring
  • Overview

    Established: January 2008

    Registered Charity Number: 1122139

    Board members: 10

    Full time staff: 6

    Volunteers: 15

    Phone number: 020 8831 6533

    Address: Rugby House, 200 Whitton Road TW2 7BA

    View charity accounts on the Charity Commission website