Rugby funding and crowdfunding

Helping your rugby club raise more

From grassroots minis to senior squads, hundreds of rugby clubs have used Crowdfunder to run successful rugby crowdfunding campaigns and secure vital rugby club funding. Whether you're applying for a rugby grant or rallying your community for support, our platform is here to help you reach your goals faster.

Rugby crowdfunding projects

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Prize draws

Raise funds for your club with exclusive prizes for your fans

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Success stories

Explore projects who successfully raised funds on Crowdfunder

Making a difference for rugby clubs with match funding and crowdfunding

Starting your project is quick and easy, and our platform will guide you all the way, alongside our expert support and free resources.

With support from our partners, including Sport England and national programmes offering rugby grants and funding, your club could unlock pledges of up to £15,000. In total, there is more than £10 million in match funding available for rugby clubs, charities, and community organisations.

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Need some rugby fundraising ideas? Here's six of our favourites:

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Sponsored touch tournaments

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Charity matches

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Club quiz night

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Family fundraising day

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Christmas hamper draw

Why try rugby crowdfunding?

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Crowdfunding helps sports organisations feel more financially secure.

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Sports clubs build a network of engaged supporters through crowdfunding.

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Crowdfunding opens doors to new partnerships and collaborations for sports clubs.

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Running a sports crowdfunding projects significantly improves fundraising skills.

Rugby funding success stories

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Hartlepool rugby club's drainage for pitch resilience

Match funding: £5,235

Hartlepool Rugby and Football Club launched a fundraiser to dramatically improve the playing surfaces which flood every autumn and winter. They successfully raised £11,259 including a boost of match funding from Sport England.

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Waunarlwydd Rugby Club clubhouse refurbishment

Match funding: £20,000

Waunarlwydd Rugby Club ran a rugby fundraiser to decorate, equip and furnish their new state of the art clubhouse for its members and local community. They exceeded their target with the help of £20,000 in match funding.

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Strabane RFC Tackle Like a Girl Initiative

Match funding: £5,000

Strabane RFC raised the funds for a new 20-week introduction to rugby programme for girls in their community. They successfully raised £10,005 with a match funding boost from Sport Northern Ireland.

Kickstart your fundraising with a rugby prize draw

A rugby prize draw is a fantastic way to raise money for your club’s crowdfunding campaign. Just like an online raffle, supporters can enter for a small fee for the chance to win exclusive rugby prizes. It’s an easy way to boost your fundraising, reward loyal fans, and give back to the community that supports your club.

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How crowdfunding works

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Set up your page

Be open about your situation, your passion, and what support means for your clubs future.

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Add exciting rewards

Give people rewards they’ll love: game tickets, merch, naming a seat, or behind-the-scenes tours.

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Promote everywhere

Spread the word through socials, email, posters and press. Make supporters feel part of your journey.

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Get funded

Collect donations, apply for match funding, thank supporters, and build momentum.

The best platform for rugby grants and crowdfunding

From small village teams to competitive league clubs, we help rugby organisations secure the funding they need. Whether you're running a one-off fundraiser or a long-term community project, our platform combines the power of rugby crowdfunding with access to matched rugby grants and funding from trusted sport partners.

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New to crowdfunding?

Read our blog to discover how crowdfunding for your Rugby club could be the game-changer you need.

Rugby funding FAQs

How does crowdfunding for rugby projects work?

Crowdfunding for community projects couldn’t be easier with Crowdfunder. Simply create your profile and let your supporters fund your cause. Our community fundraising platform lets you put your project in front of a bigger crowd, outside of your local network. Promote your campaign to more people, as well as public sector and corporate organisations.


How do I set up a rugby crowdfunding page?

It’s really easy to start crowdfunding for your cause with Crowdfunder:

  • Create your crowdfunding profile
  • Tell your story - add photos and videos to your profile to show people why you’re fundraising
  • Apply for match funding to boost your fundraising
  • Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd

What are the benefits of raising rugby club funding with Crowdfunder?

The benefits of crowdfunding rugby club projects include:

  • Raise more money for your club
  • Boost awareness of your rugby crowdfunding project
  • Build an engaged community of fans and supporters
  • Give back to your loyal fans to thank them for their support
  • Get detailed reports and insights into your fundraiser via your Crowdfunder dashboard

Who can set up a rugby crowdfunding project? 

Crowdfunding is a great way for grassroots rugby clubs to raise vital funding, and anyone’s welcome to set up a project. Coaches, players and parents can run a fundraiser via our easy-to-use online platform. Crowdfund to secure a new coach, fund training ground refurbishments, or raise money for a new kit or sponsor. You can also set up a personal crowdfunder to support an individual team member in a time of need.


How is crowdfunding for rugby clubs paid out?

Crowdfunder lets you choose weekly or monthly payouts when you set up your project. If you do not wish to receive funds until a later date, you can choose to manually start payouts from your dashboard after your project goes live. Please note all funds go through a 7 day clearing period before they are eligible to payout.


Is my rugby crowdfunding project eligible for a match funding grant?

Check out our current match funds to see if your rugby crowdfunding project could be eligible for a boost via our match funding scheme. You could be awarded up to £15,000 in extra rugby funding from one of our partners, which include leading organisations like Sport England and Sport Wales. Read the criteria of each fund carefully to check your eligibility before applying.


Can I offer rewards to supporters of my rugby crowdfunding campaign?

Yes, Crowdfunder makes it easy for you to give back to the supporters of your rugby crowdfunding project. Offer rewards or run a prize draw to create more excitement, engage your supporters, and raise more money.

Need help launching your rugby crowdfunding project?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, our friendly support team are here to help. Either use the chat bot or visit our help centre