FUNDING WORKSHOP

Welcome David Raybould RDO (Clubs) Been involved in the sport for 25 years Player, Coach, Volunteer in Featherstone So I have an idea of issues facing Community Clubs However I am no “Secret Millionaire” although there is a grant called this!!

Workshop Format An ever evolving workshop YOUR experience & input is invaluable Interactive Accompanying notes Information updated online – RFL website Has a Big 6 Theme THE BIG 6

The Big 6 ‘Income Generators’ MERCHANDISE CLUB MEMBERSHIP & MATCHDAY EVENTS SPONSORSHIP UTILSING FACILITY GRANTS THE BIG 6

Group Work How can we make the most of??

MEMBERSHIP & MATCHDAY Membership Policy – Differentiate Fees Player ‘Subs’ Generate a large paying crowd - Matchday Food & Drink - Matchday Raffles, Scratch-cards & Initiatives Products – Merchandise & Programme THE BIG 6

EVENTS End of Season Presentation Night Home Opener Cash-back Deals for International or Pro’ Club Fixtures Pre Season Event Monthly Events during season Fundraising Dinner THE BIG 6

UTILISING FACILITY ‘Sweating your assets!’ Create a multi-sport Club Hire out for big events Hire out rooms Hire out pitches Out of hours community use Long term space hire THE BIG 6

SPONSORSHIP Playing Kit Matchday Season Sponsor / Advertising Hoardings Programme and Website Training/warm-up tops Man of the match THE BIG 6

MERCHANDISE Develop a range for Player & Supporter Push sales – Match day, website etc. Player Tracksuit & Polo Photographs – Official Team & Matchday Scarves, hats and flags Club Playing Jersey THE BIG 6

GRANTS Sport England Small Grants Awards for All Sportsmatch Local Funds Tax Breaks THE BIG 5

Grants The more you do the luckier you become! Sometimes it is the luck of the draw Need to match your proposed plan to the needs of the grant provider Your grant will be scored against a score- chart Sport England now online

Step by Step Guide 1.Assess the needs within the club; you need to know what you are applying for in the first place. 2.Identify the most suitable grant, a list of potential grant providers is listed in the RFL Funding Guide available at 3.Research the Grants website to find out what their objectives are. 4.Get the application form

Step by Step guide cont.. 5.Outline a basic project plan and costing model 6.Clearly identify how your proposed programme meets the needs of that particular grant 7.Seek guidance from local Rugby League Development Officer or local authority sports development unit (lots have specific funding officers) 8.Submit applications and if unsuccessful keep on trying and seek feedback as to why bid was unsuccessful.

Step by Step guide cont.. 9.Once successful deliver the outlined scheme in the plan accordingly. 10.Collect all publicity, necessary accounts; receipts etc. and once completed submit a final report back to the funding body to show how the grant has benefited your club.

SESG Example Project The “Lion Trainers” Project to up skill volunteers within the Club Coaches – Coach Development Volunteers – Qualifications to help with Clubmark, e.g. Club For All, 1st Aid End result Sustain Participation

Good practice Tips Plan Grow, Develop & Utilise your database Budget Have a Marketing Strategy Create a fun family atmosphere Develop Partnerships & embrace them! THE BIG 6

Further Sources of Information RFL Finance can deliver a full presentation to a club, or group of clubs – or if you want to go ahead with the registration we can help with the process. Contact Andy Sorby on or for more HMRC – good source of information – go to – general information