Hundreds of thousands raised to support:
Vehicle adaptions
Housing modifications
Education & retraining
When the unthinkable happens on the field of play
Rugby League is statistically safer today than ever before, but accidents can still happen.
When they do, the Rugby League Benevolent Fund provides lifelong support to the players and their families who have experienced life-changing events on the field.
MATT KING BURSARY
Supporting tomorrow's inspirational rugby league leaders today
The Rugby Football League, in partnership with the Rugby League Benevolent Fund, is making an annual fund of £10,000 available to be awarded to young leaders, the Matt King Educational Bursary.
Named in memory of Matt King OBE, a former London Broncos Academy player who became an inspirational leader after suffering a spinal injury, the bursary is open to young people aged 16 to 25. Each year, up to £10,000 is awarded to those involved in rugby league at any level, helping them invest in themselves and the sport.
Benevolent Fund Success Stories
Without the support of the RL Benevolent Fund, Matt wouldn’t have had many of the opportunities he had: just as Matt inspired other people, the Benevolent Fund has helped inspire us. On behalf of the family, I’d like to thank the Benevolent Fund for everything it’s done for us.
The RL Benevolent Fund has made a great difference to my life. It wasn’t here when I got injured but since its introduction, they have been marvellous. They have given me my independence back. They support me greatly: if I want anything I contact them and we work something out. If they can help, they do. The Benevolent Fund shows you’re not forgotten, that someone is there for you at all times, no matter how long it was since you were injured.
The RL Benevolent Fund was there for me and my family in our darkest hour and I can’t thank them enough for the support we received. The difference we have been able to make to the lives of thousands of people since we lost Danny by providing defibrillators and carrying out cardiac screening has been amazing. Thanks to the RL Benevolent Fund, countless families across rugby league communities have avoided the tragic experience we went through and are continuing to live happy and healthy lives.