BOYNE HILL CC FUNDRAISER improving our Club

Aim

Raise £20k to guarantee a sustainable financial future to deliver sporting opportunity for generations to come.

OUR CLUB - THE STORY SO FAR

Boyne Hill Cricket Club - Founded in 1890 - 130 years of cricket history.

Affiliated to the ECB and we hold ClubMark status with the appointment of a Child Welfare Officer endorsing our work in the Safeguarding of children. The Club Constitution reflects our working commitment to Inclusion and Diversity.

SENIOR CRICKET

We run 4 Adult cricket teams in the Thames Valley League.

We offer cricket for all levels of ability.

The 1st X1 play in Div 1 - one level below the Home Counties League structure.

A proud history, winning the Premier Division of The Thames Valley League in our Centenary Year 1990.

TESTIMONIAL - from Mike Turner : All Rounder and team member of the 1990 Championship winning side

"Had some of the best years of my life at Boyne Hill C.C.  Great Club with really good people running it. Always keep an eye out for the results even though I'm living in Australia. So important to keep it strong for the Community"

JUNIOR CRICKET - STRUCTURE IN PLACE FOR 30 YEARS

We run competitive League cricket at age groups U11,U13,U15,U17

Also run coaching sessions for the U9 age group together with the ECB All Stars Programme for 5 - 8 year old boys and girls.  Approximately 50 children attend these weekly All Star sessions.

OTHER JUNIOR CRICKET ACTIVITY

We have close links with the Berkshire Cricket Foundation and host Berkshire Age Group fixtures.

- Chance to Shine - School programmes at the Club.

- School Link with a local Private School - past and present players at Boyne Hill are Sports Masters at the School and use our practice facilities for coaching sessions on a weekly basis - all age groups and we host an extensive School fixture list.

THE CLUB AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

CHARITY FUNDRAISING

Annually we host a Charity Day for the local Sri Lankan Community with cricket the main event. A family day , normal attendance approximately 400.

All monies raised are sent back to the poorer communities in Sri Lanka.

-Annually the Club hold a Charity Fundraiser - in recent years we have chosen Thames Hospice, Alzheimer's and last year Help the Heroes and all proceeds go to the nominated Charity.

- Annually the Sikh Community have a social day at the Club, hold a cricket match with the parents and children joining in; and invitations extended and this year representatives from the Jewish and C of E faiths attended.

COMMUNITY AWARD 2019

The Club was presented with a Community Partnership Award in 2019 by Atul Pathak owner of Appt Corporation at the annual presentation ceremony held at the Houses of Parliament.

The grant enabled the Club to fund the purchase of a defibrillator to underpin our duty of care.

LOCAL COMMUNITY USE OF THE CLUB

We provide a home for a Children's Nursery operating Monday to Friday and varied activities such as Dance School and League Table Tennis.

In normal times during the Off -Season the premises are well used for Celebratory Functions and this income of bar receipts and Premises hire fees are a vital income stream.

COVID AND THE IMPACT ON CLUB FINANCES

All the monies raised through the Crowdfunder  will be allocated to replenish cash resources.

Financial figures to date:-

Bar revenue:- for period Mar - Dec 20 £4510 (exc VAT) 

Bar revenue:- for period Mar - Dec 19 £32466 (exc VAT)

Letting income by way of Cricket/Private Functions:-

Financial Year End 31.10.19 £25151

Financial Year End 31.10.20 £6809

Member Subscriptions:-

2019 - £12760

2020 - £7580

MATCH FEES for 2020 down by £1800 compared with 2019

ANNUAL NOVEMBER PUBLIC FIREWORK DISPLAY - Cancelled this year - average annual net profit in the last 10 years approximately £6k.

FIXED MONTHLY EXPENDITURE - we have trimmed ongoing utility costs which now total approximately £550

In conclusion the figures bring into sharp focus the dramatic reduction in income streams.

TESTIMONIALS

Robert Wilden

"As a past President of BHCC for 17 years I am aware of the efforts put in by those before me, those during my time and those carrying on the superb work in both the club and in the community. My Presidency has enriched my life, made me many new friends and given me lasting good memories. I am making this donation to help this remarkable club continue its work in the world of sport and the local community".

Raj Kapur (Son of Ramesh Kapur) -  DONATION £2000

Quote from Raj " On behalf of Ramesh Kapur, BHCC is a social activity based and community focused place. Ramesh Kapur was extremely fond of the place."

Ramesh served on the Club Management team for many years with great distinction and generosity of spirit

Damian Shepherd - Junior Parent and Sponsor of Junior Cricket at BHCC for a number of years

"Boyne Hill C.C. is a fantastic Club with a great family culture at its core. We are lucky to be part of it!"

Matthew Roberts - Junior Parent and generous Donor

" When I saw the effort Steve made with my son and the Juniors and when I played a few games in 4ths it made me think this is a special Club. We should all realise we need to make sure this Club does not go away. We need to keep it viable".

SPORT ENGLAND

We hope to gain some additional funding from Sport England which generously supports similar fund raising campaigns.

SUMMARY

Any extra funds raised over target will go to purchase 1 x PVC Sightscreen cost £1300 and a much needed service and replacement of parts for the ground outfield mower; quotes in excess of £1450.

In the longer term we would like to install an Electronic Scoreboard, approximate cost £6000 and much depends on the recovery of finances in 2021.

LOCAL ARTIST : REG DENISON

Commissioned by Boyne Hill C.C. to celebrate the Club's 125th Anniversary 1890 - 2015 and the painting below hangs in the Clubhouse.

The artist has exhibited in galleries in the UK and his homeland of South Africa

See the rewards section to order your unique print of the cricket scene.

This project successfully funded on 24th November 2020