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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.
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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
How can we make the most of?? Group Work
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 • Assess the needs within the club; you need to know what you are applying for in the first place. • Identify the most suitable grant, a list of potential grant providers is listed in the RFL Funding Guide available at www.therfl.co.uk/community • Research the Grants website to find out what their objectives are. • Get the application form
Step by Step guide cont.. • Outline a basic project plan and costing model • Clearly identify how your proposed programme meets the needs of that particular grant • Seek guidance from local Rugby League Development Officer or local authority sports development unit (lots have specific funding officers) • Submit applications and if unsuccessful keep on trying and seek feedback as to why bid was unsuccessful.
Step by Step guide cont.. • Once successful deliver the outlined scheme in the plan accordingly. • 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 0113 237 5044 or email andy.sorby@rfl.uk.com for more details HMRC – good source of information – go to www.hmrc.gov.uk/CASC www.cascinfo.co.uk – general information