Bridgnorth RFC - Big Clubhouse Build

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Project by Bridgnorth Rugby Club

Total raised £34,808

raised so far

+ est. £4995.75 Gift Aid

151

supporters

Bridgnorth Rugby Club is building a new clubhouse. For the use of members/ local community to continue the legacy of the Commonwealth Games.

We're still collecting donations

On the 25th March 2023 we'd raised £33,358 with 144 supporters in 35 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.

 New stretch target

If we were able to raise in excess of 20,000 it would mean that we could use it to increase the funtionality of the inside space - potentially creating a community hub with facilities to enable remote working , warm hub, a community asset to meet the needs of the local community and visitors to the town


Who we are 

Bridgnorth Rugby Club (BRFC) is a registered charity, whose primary purpose is the promotion of rugby football union throughout our local community. We currently provide our facilities and services to around 420 players from 5 years of age up to 70. Bridgnorth RFC also offer clubs beyond rugby such as 2 Quiz teams and a Domino team. 

Bridgnorth Rugby club first set up around 60 years ago moving to its current clubhouse in Bridge St in the 70s.

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BRFC currently runs:

4 mens team , the 1sts play at level 5 (Regional Midlands 1) and the Bulls  play at level 8. (Counties 2 Midlands West (North))

1sts and Bulls 

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Women's XV & Girls teams, The womens team play at level 4 (Womens NS 1 Midlands)

Womens XV

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Wednesday nights 7pm is touch rugby night mixed U14s +

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With 300 Mini and Junior boys and girls 

Mini and Juniors (U7-U18)

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Why we are crowdfunding

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  • We are now needing to fund raise to build a new Club House, estimated to cost £1.5 million, because we have out grown our existing facilities, which are no longer fit for purpose.
  • Our new Club House will be offered for use to everyone within our local community, although on match days, it will be used by our players.  Indeed, our existing facilities are already used by other sports & hobby clubs, although the new Club House will provide a much better environment for everyone.
  • The new Club House will provide changing facilities, meeting rooms, a function suite, catering kitchen and a fully licensed bar, all of which will attract more participants to Rugby, as well as to other sports and hobby clubs.
  • With your help we want to provide a valuable asset for the club, the town and the local community.
  • We have outgrown our facilities and play at a high level of rugby. Having our clubhouse and pitches on seperate sites causes lots of issues on match days. 
  • We also have problems with flooding from the River Severn. This has significantly impacted us financially over the seasons as our facilities have flooded (4 times in the last 4 years) and stock & equipment has been damaged and/or washed away.

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How we will spend the money raised 

The origional Club House (The Bull)  is currently being marketed for sale, the funds of which will go towards the money needed to build the new Club House, but we still need more than £1 million.

  • The money raised will go towards building the clubhouse and making it a community centre available to all.
  • It will pay for the much needed modern facilities, with kitchen, changing rooms, function and meeting rooms. 
  • We also need to remove the existing buildings on the site which will enable more parking availablity and improve the green belt aspect.
  • Because the clubhouse will be built on stilts due to the flood risk it will improve the flood egress.

Work on the new Club House started  in August 2022  it is on track to be available for use by September 2023.

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Please give generously to support this amazing community asset.

Buy a  brick for BRFC

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Buy a brick details form


Commonwealth Games 2022 

Creating a local legacy and to celebrate the Commonwealth Games!!!

How our project will be United by Birmingham 2022

The role of the community programme is to recognise projects that are delivered by grass-roots organisations that are having a positive impact on the communities that they serve across a diverse range of subjects. These include but are not limited to projects that; aim to improve skills, offer training, provide volunteering resource, benefit the environment, encourage participation in sport, or deliver youth engagement activities. 

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We are hoping to receive match funding from Sport England which is about creating a local legacy and to celebrate the Commonwealth Games.

How BRFC meets the themes of the common wealth games legacy

  • Bring people together : BRFC  embraces and champions the youth, diversity, humanity and pride of the Bridgnorth and further community. 
  • Improve health and wellbeing: BRFC Inspires, engages and connects communities and rugby players to realise their full potential and live happier, healthier lives
  • Help the region to grow and succeed: Drive sustainable growth and aspiration; we will be creating opportunities through trade, investment, jobs, volunteering and skills. during the build and also the ongoing running of the clubhouse.
  • Be a catalyst for change: Transform and strengthen local communities, working together to deliver new and facilities.

Put us on the global stage: Players from our Mini and Juniors are involved in regional academies with the potential of progressing into the elite game of rugby.

How you can help us acheive this legacy

There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.

3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!

4. If you want to run your own fundraiser to support us, maybe a sponsored activity or similar, use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!

For more information, please contact [email protected]  

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Rewards

This project offered rewards

£70 or more

Buy a Brick for BRFC (16 characters)

Buy a brick and leave a lasting reminder of your gift on the wall of our new clubhouse. This reward is for 16 characters (including spaces) please see link to form to complete your personalised details under the brick photo.

£4 or more

Percys Pantry Voucher

Worth £5 For Tea or Coffee and a breakfast bap. Percy has kindly donated to the club, vouchers to redeem the above. Don't miss out on this great offer for your Sunday breakfast

£5 or more

BRFC Vintage rugby shirts

Past kit from previous seasons available to purchase for £5. Various sizes - available on match days to collect (choose size and season)

£8 or more

Bridgnorth Bakes £10 voucher

Voucher for £10 spend at Bridgnorth Bakes . Jess has made a great success of her dessert shop, truck and bar. To help us reach our target for the new clubhouse she has donated 3 X £10 vouchers for £8.00 each . You will not regret it, find Bridgnorth bakes on https://www.facebook.com/bridgnorthbakes/ to see the selection of bakes, cakes and desserts she has to offer, opening times and location.

£9 or more

Pennys Fine Foods £10.00

Penny has kindly donated 3 X £10.00 vouchers to spend at Pennys Fine Foods which is based in the Market Hall 57 High St Bridgnorth

£10 or more

Fluffy Dragon Beanie Hat

Worth £13 Beanie hat branded with fluffy dragon log- one size ( adult)

£10 or more

Bus to Kenilworth Game 25/3/2023

BRFC play their final league game this Saturday 25th March 2023. Currently sitting in 3rd but only 3 points behind leaders DK and 2 points behind Syston with a game in hand. So if you want to be there and be part of the final league match of the season why not join us on the coach for a very reasonable £10.00 Meet at Severn St Carpark 10.30 am Leaving Kenilworth at 6pm should be back in Bridgnorth for 7.30pm

£15 or more

BRFC Club tie

Club tie to show your allegience to BRFC

£25 or more

MOT _ Budgen Motors

An MOT at Budgen Motors valid until March 31st 2024. This is just for the MOT any work required to pass the MOT is not included. Featherbed Lane Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4NN Stafford Park 1 Telford Shropshire TF3 3BD

£25 or more

Full Valet _Budgen Motors

Full car valet at Budgen Motors Featherbed Lane Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4NN Stafford Park 1 Telford Shropshire TF3 3BD

£70 or more

Buy a brick for BRFC (15 characters)

Buy a brick and leave a lasting reminder of your gift on the wall of our new clubhouse. This reward is for 15 characters (including spaces) please see link to form to complete your personalised details under the brick photo.

£100 or more

BRFC Vice President (VP) Membership 23/24 season

At BRFC we value our VPs very highly so included in the membership is: Full voting rights at AGM/EGM VP tie Access to apply for International tickets (subject to draw if over subscribed) 2 VP lunches per season (dates set usually at the start and end of each season) 10% off at the bar once purchased membership card VPs are reviewed and voted in at our finance committee meeting (payment wil be returned if not voted in)

£120 or more

4 Ball Green Fee Voucher- Bridgnorth Golf Club

4 ball at Bridgnorth Golf Course valid until 31/12/2023 https://bridgnorthgolfclub.co.uk/

£280 or more

Buy a brick for BRFC (60 characters)

Buy a brick and leave a lasting reminder of your gift on the wall of our new clubhouse. This reward is for 60 characters (including spaces) please see link to form under the brick photo to complete your personalised details.

£800 or more

Residential Property Conveyancing -Jonathan Ritson

Jonathan Ritson has kindly donated his services for:- Residential Property Conveyancing £800.00* *Legal fees only. Does NOT include search and Land Registry Fees, Stamp Duty Land Tax and Money Laundering checks. Available until 30/4/24

£5,000 or more

SILVER PATRON £5,000

Name or joint names (if a couple) on our gold Patrons Board which will be in a prominent place in the new clubhouse. Your name or joint name (if a couple) featured in every home game club programme in perpetuity. Patron priority access to club events. Priority booking of club facilities at patrons rate subject to availability. Privilege of meeting with the players and coaches

£10,000 or more

GOLD PATRON £10,000

Name or joint names (if a couple) on our gold Patrons Board which will be in a prominent place in the new clubhouse. Your name or joint name (if a couple) featured in every home game club programme in perpetuity. Patron priority access to club events. Priority booking of club facilities at patrons rate subject to availability. Exclusive invitation to patrons lunch. Privilege of meeting with the players and coaches

£5 or more

BRFC Snood

Supporting club colours whilst keeping you warm, whats not to love.

£10 or more

Coffee at d'Arcy's

Kindly donated to BRFC from Jane at d'Arcy's 2 x vouchers worth £10.00 to spend in the coffee shop High St Bridgnorth

£15 or more

The Bloom Bank (flowers) £15.00

Will Simmonds from The Bloom Bank on Waterloo Terrace has kindly donated 2 X £15.00 vouchers. Beautiful flowers everyday. For anything from his newly opened shop to the value of £15.00

£20 or more

£20 Holland & Co Hair Salon

Kindly donated by Holland & Co. A boutique hair salon in the centre of the small, market town of Bridgnorth. Specialise in organic and cruelty free products. We use the Organic Colour Systems range. Organic Colour Systems is the first-ever range of permanent colours made from the maximum amount of certified organic ingredients and the minimum amount of chemicals.

£25 or more

Pre match meal 11/3/2023

3 course meal followed by free entry to Bridgnorth V Syston RFC with match day programme. Make a day of it with family , friends or work collegues Bridgnorth currently 3rd (66pts) with Syston in 2nd (69 pts) but we have a game in hand.

£140 or more

4 ball - The Astbury Golf Club

A 4 Ball at the Astbury (by 31/12/2023) Kindly donated by Carlsberg Marston’s. The Astbury Golf Club offers a fantastic challenge for golfers of all abilities; Par 71 6,500-yard course has immaculate putting surfaces with subtle undulations that will test the skills of even the very best putter. Located amongst the rolling hills above Bridgnorth, golf at The Astbury is set within 300 acres of beautiful parkland and offers impressive views.

£880 or more

4 Ball - Hillside Golf Club Southport

4 ball golf at Hillside Southport by 31/8/2023 The layout of the course is balanced in two halves with the opening holes heading south westward along flat ground beside the railway line. The flatter nine holes of the opening half whet the golfer’s appetite for the contrast that awaits on second nine. Here you will find valleyed corridors through some of the highest and wildest dunes found anywhere. https://www.hillside-golfclub.co.uk/

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