Birkenhead Park Bounce Back from Covid Appeal

by Birkenhead Park Bounce Back from Covid Appeal in Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom

We did it
On 25th January 2021 we successfully raised £74,499 with 350 supporters in 39 days

Since mid-March, Birkenhead Park has lost over £100,000 of income due to cancelled events. So, please support our Covid-Recovery Appeal!

by Birkenhead Park Bounce Back from Covid Appeal in Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom

 New stretch target

All additional funds raised will be invested in improving our proposed new facility. We want to create a well-equipped gymnasium and a first class multi-purpose function suite. Both of these new additions are much needed in this area and will help Birkenhead Park to better serve its members and the local community


Why are we doing this Fundraising Appeal?

Birkenhead Park Rugby Club has suffered extremely badly as a result of the Covid Pandemic. Over 90 pre-booked events (Birthday Parties, Christenings, Weddings, Sponsored Matches, Awards Dinners etc) have been cancelled and crucial income has been lost. Initially, our focus was solely on survival. However, the Club Committee were determined that with our 150th Anniversary on the horizon, we needed to do much more than just survive. We owed it to the generations of former players (including the 75 members who lost their lives during WWI and for whom our Upper Park ground is dedicated), all of our current players from minis through to seniors, plus the local community to deliver a strong and secure future that can be enjoyed for another 150 years!

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What is needed?

It has become ever more obvious during the course of 2020 that for community-based clubs such as Birkenhead Park, a viable and sustainable future can only be guaranteed by a strong financial base supported by multiple income streams. Therefore, our redundant and dilapidated Squash Court Building was identified as a massively under-utilised asset which was in desperate need of refurbishment and redevelopment. 

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What will the Fundraising Appeal deliver? 

Next year, we are celebrating 150 years since the formation of the club and we are looking at all possible ways to protect our future and to ensure that we remain a thriving part of the Claughton and Birkenhead community for many years to come. As explained above, the aim of our Fundraising Appeal is to redevelop the redundant and unused Squash Court Building into a high-quality, multi-function facility comprising of a gymnasium, lounge/function- room with disabled toilets and access which will be an excellent, much-needed addition to this part of the Wirral Peninsula.1607966207_mail_drop_sheet_-_colour.jpg

Please support our Covid-Recovery Appeal!

Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£80 or more

75 of 75 claimed

BPFC 150th Anniversary Lions Origin Shirt

As BPFC has provided eleven players to the British & Irish Lions, we have received approval to display the new LIONS ORIGIN CLUB Logo on our playing shirts. Therefore, these unique Birkenhead Park 150th Anniversary Lions Origin Shirts will definitely be snapped up very quickly. So move fast to ensure that you are not disappointed!

£3 or more

44 of 55 claimed

'Mad' Mike Murphy Music Night

Coming Soon! Back by popular demand 'Mad' Mike Murphy will return for one night only to Birkenhead Park. Pre-Booking is essential in order to reserve your seat and to comply with our Covid-Safety Protocols

£5 or more

21 of 50 claimed

A Toast To Absent Friends

Coming Soon - An opportunity for all Park's members and friends to raise a glass or two to our Absent Friends. Pre-Booking is essential to comply with Covid Protocol.

£10 or more

28 of 30 claimed

Birkenhead Park Supporters MUGS

John Gilbert-Patterson of Classic Embroidery Wirral and Jacqui Barron are very kindly supporting our Fundraising Appeal by co-sponsoring Birkenhead Park Supporters Mugs. These will feature the Birkenhead Park Crest plus personalised text for each individual buyer (for example) Dave Supports BPFC 1871 ** Please leave your required First Name in the Comment Section **

£40 or more

1 of 20 claimed

1st XV Match Day Mascot

A great, fun-filled day for any youngster! Meet all the Birkenhead Park 1st Team Players pre-match and then lead the team out onto the pitch before Kick-Off. During the game, the lucky mascots will help with various important match-time activities such as taking the Kicking Tee and Water onto the pitch before assisting with awarding of Man of the Match Prizes.

£10 or more

15 of 15 claimed

Meat Hampers - Value £20

Our friends at Beresford Quality Meats in Wallasey are very kindly supporting Birkenhead Park's fundraising campaign by supplying us with a total of 15 splendid £20 Meat Hampers. Thanks guys, it is very much appreciated!

£12 or more

12 of 12 claimed

150th Anniversary Gin!

Meade-King, Robinson & Co recently celebrated 150 years since their foundation and marked this major milestone by creating a splendid limited edition Anniversary Gin. They are offering 6 bottles to support our campaign.

£25 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Top Quality Car Valeting

Wirral based, JS Car Valets, are offering a top notch car valeting service to support Park's Crowdfunder Campaign

£75 or more

3 of 3 claimed

Doggie Pampering & Boarding

Greenfields Kennels in Meols are generously supporting our Fundraising Campaign by donating three Doggie Pampering & Boarding Packages. These will include overnight stays at their impressive kennels on Birkenhead Road, Meols plus top quality pampering, grooming and dog walking while you are enjoying a well-earned break overseas!

£100 or more

40 of 40 claimed

President's Wine Tasting Evening

Birkenhead Park President, John McNally, will host a 150th Anniversary Wine Tasting Evening. Places are strictly limited, so book early to reserve your seat and sample some terrific wines

£100 or more

1 of 1 claimed

All Blacks Signed Rugby Ball

This superb piece of Rugby Memorabilia has been donated by Pinpoint Developments of Birkenhead. Many thanks guys! Signed by All Black greats such as Wayne Shelford, Jamie Joseph, Norm Hewitt and Eroni Clarke it would look great in any collection.

£100 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Ireland signed Rugby Ball

Our friends at Cambrian Supported Living have donated a Rugby Ball signed by such Ireland Legends as Brian O'Driscoll, Keith Wood, Peter Stringer, Malcolm O'Kelly and Peter Clohessy. Definitely, a great new addition to any collection!

£200 or more

2 of 2 claimed

Premiership Football at Goodison Park

Our friends at Crestchem have donated a pair of Lounge Tickets for a forthcoming Premiership Match at Everton's Goodison Park. This occasion includes a 3-course Pre-Match Meal plus drinks and probably an Everton victory - although this last part cannot be guaranteed!

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