Our Charities
RPA Benevolent Fund
The RPA Benevolent Fund, The Players' Charity, was established in 2001 (as the PRA Benevolent Fund) to provide financial support for players who have been forced to retire from the game due to serious injury or illness, and support players’ families in the event of their untimely death.
The RPA Benevolent Fund registered charity number is 1113160.
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. This help takes many forms, from financial assistance for travel, accommodation and subsistence for family members immediately after the injury occurs, through to lifelong grants for building work and specialist equipment. In addition to this support, the charity takes a more active approach to conducting and supporting research and education aimed at preventing injuries; and identifying how injured players can be helped more effectively.
The RFU Injured Players Foundation registered charity number is 1122139.
Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes (H4H) was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry after a profoundly moving visit to Selly Oak Hospital in the summer of 2007. Bryn and Emma met some extraordinarily brave young people who had been badly wounded and they just wanted to do something to help.
The charity was launched in October 2007 and, with the backing and support of celebrities, including Jeremy and Francie Clarkson, the Royal Family, the media and countless ordinary decent people, it has raised over £1m a month since then.
The Help for Heroes registered charity number is 1120920.
Charitable Donations - Our Commitment
Solo Riders: To take part in the event, the cost is £414.00, £300.00 per individual must be raised for the benefitting charities. Money to be raised through Virgin Money Giving.
Stage Riders - Days 1-3: To take part in the event, the cost is £39.00, £150.00 per individual must be raised for the benefitting charities. For the maximum of two daily stages, the cost is £78.00 per individual with £250 raised for the benefitting charities. Money to be raised through Virgin Money Giving.
Stage Riders - Day Four: To take part in the last stage, the cost is £107.00, (Including Lunch & Match Ticket). £150.00 per individual must be raised for the benefitting charities. Money to be raised through Virgin Money Giving.
Help us to achieve our target and raise £1.5 Million in 5 years. Check out the "Hilly Page" on the website to sponsor Richard Hill MBE, our event Ambassador, and his team as they prepare for the Lexus Great British Bike Ride.
All charity money raised will be paid directly in to the 'Help for Heroes', 'RFU Injured Players' Foundation' and 'The RPA Benevolent Fund', Virgin Money Giving account.
If you would like to download a 'Lexus Great British Bike Ride Sponsorship Form', please click here.
