Rugby Football Foundation – 'Helping Hand Grant'
The Trustees of the Rugby Football Foundation (RFF) have launched a new 'Helping Hand Grant' from 1st July 2011. The 'Helping Hand Grant' recognises that current economic times are difficult and provides a mechanism for clubs to apply for a small grant of between £500 - £1,500 for eligible Capital Projects (for example a new set of rugby posts, redecorating the changing rooms etc) with the club matching the grant on a £ 4 £ basis.
The grant will be available to clubs that play level 5 or below in the RFU league structure and builds on the successful RFF Groundmatch grant that has invested over £4.4 million into the game since 2003.
The 'Helping Hand Grant' has a simple two page application form and instuctions on how to apply are below.
Please note that the new Helping Hand Grant will be viewed as an extension of the Groundmatch Grant scheme with the maximum amount of funding that a club can apply for in a 24 month period set at £5,000. However a club can make a number of applications within that time period up to the limit of £5,000.
For further information on the 'Helping Hand Grant', Groundmatch Grant or the Interest Free Loan scheme please contact one of the Regional Funding and Facilities Managers
- North: Ted Mitchell tedmitchell@rfu.com 07738 029212
- Midlands & East: Ross Baxter rossbaxter@rfu.com 07764 960405
- London & South East: Rick Bruin rickbruin@rfu.com 07738 029211
- South West: Dave Stubley davestubley@rfu.com 07736 722387
How to Apply
We want to make this as easy for you as possible.
- Open the online Helping Hand Application Form which can be completed on screen.
- Complete all sections and ensure that you have all the supporting documents available.
- Print a copy of the completed form, sign it and send it together with the necessary supporting documents to:
RFF Administrator,
Rugby Football Foundation
Rugby House,
Twickenham Stadium,
200 Whitton Road,
Twickenham,
TW2 7BA Click on the email button to send an electronic copy to us ahead of your printed and signed copy which will speed up your application.
If you have any queries, please contact the RFF Administrator on 020 8831 7985 or email foundation@therfu.com
Please note that the Rugby Football Foundation operates a series of minimum standards and best practice guides in the planning, development and construction of club facilities.
Clubs should consult the Technical Advice section and download the relevant guide to their project before submitting an application.
