Backing the Next Generation of Girls Rugby players

Aim

Back our girls rugby team! Every donation helps provide kit, coaching and opportunities to build confidence and succeed.

Who are we?

Wigan St Pats Girls Rugby is a growing section of our community club, proudly running teams at U11s, U13s and U15s. Our aim is to give more girls the opportunity to play Rugby League in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where they can build confidence, make friends and stay active. With growing interest in the girls' game, we're passionate about expanding our section, welcoming new players and creating even more opportunities for girls to enjoy sport and reach their potential both on and off the field.

Why are we crowdfunding?

Our girls' section is growing rapidly, and we want to ensure every player has the equipment, opportunities and sense of belonging they deserve. The funds raised will help us provide essential training equipment, improve the quality of our sessions and invest in bespoke training kit for our players.

While Wigan St Pats is proudly one club, we believe our girls deserve an identity of their own that they can wear with pride. Personalised training kit is about much more than clothing; it helps build team spirit, creates a sense of unity and belonging, and allows every player to feel part of something special. By supporting our campaign, you'll be helping us create an environment where girls can thrive, develop confidence, make lasting friendships and continue their Rugby League journey. 

How we’ll spend the money raised

We are committed to being transparent about how your donations will benefit our girls' section. The funds raised will be used to provide essential equipment and bespoke training kit that will help our players develop, feel part of the team and take pride in representing Wigan St Pats.

Planned budget:

• Personalised training tracksuits (top, pants and T-shirt): £68 per player
• Team backpacks: £38 per player
• Agility training equipment: £25-£50 per set
• Rugby ball carry bags: £20-£75 each, depending on quality and capacity

By investing in both training equipment and personalised kit, we'll create a stronger team identity, improve training sessions and give our girls a sense of belonging that helps build confidence on and off the pitch. Every contribution, no matter the size, will directly support the growth and development of girls' rugby at Wigan St Pats

Community impact

Wigan St Pats Girls Rugby is about much more than sport. We are creating opportunities for girls of all ages to get active, build confidence and feel part of a team in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

Our girls' section brings together players from different backgrounds, helping them develop friendships, teamwork, resilience and a sense of belonging. By giving girls their own identity within the club, we empower them to take pride in representing their team and community.

The impact extends beyond the players themselves. Rugby brings families together, creating a strong support network of parents, siblings, volunteers and local supporters. Every training session and match day strengthens community connections and provides positive opportunities for young people to thrive.

We welcome everyone, regardless of experience or ability, and are committed to ensuring that every girl who wants to play rugby has the chance to do so. By supporting our campaign, you'll be helping us grow the girls' game, inspire the next generation and create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and welcome.

How you can play your part

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. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – 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!

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 28th October 2026 at 9:39am