Bury RUFC Project 150 Facilities Development

by Gary Chester in Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

We did it
On 12th January 2023 we successfully raised £26,700 ( + est. £3793.75 Gift Aid ) with 147 supporters in 42 days

Bury RUFC as it heads towards its 150th year is looking for support to develop facilities to reduce running costs and improve the experience

by Gary Chester in Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

 New stretch target

The existing main bar area can hold only 120 which is now not sufficient for the number of people who want to attend our events.

The proposed extension when complete  would create a room with a capacity of over 200 with an outside balcony on the members bar , this would increase our ability to hold larger events, increase our community room rentals and encourage more new activities. 

Phase one of the development would create a raised outside seating area that would be enclosed in Phase two to create the clubhouse extension.


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Bury Rugby Union Football Club was founded some 147 years ago and as a result of the efforts of generations of members,volunteers and supporters, we have expanded our facilities and the sporting opportunities we can offer to our community. We are a local amateur rugby club and continue to be a valued part of our community.

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Bury RUFC is a progressive, inclusive community club that provides rugby for all, with a thriving Mini and Junior section, Men's and Women's teams and touch rugby

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Bury RUFC supports the core values of  teamwork, discipline, enjoyment, sportsmanship and respect in all its activities.

Unpaid volunteers maintain the grounds and clubhouse. Volunteer coaches manage all teams whilst undertaking safeguarding and administration roles.

We provide facilities for other community organisations, who hold meetings at the club. Local schools and colleges regularly use our pitches and gym. Our club and its members raise money for many local charities.

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Why are we crowdfunding?

During the pandemic we have lost considerable income from events,games and fundraising and we are now subjected to a dramatic increase in the cost of running the facilities . This has reduced the amount of money available from within the club for important maintenance and improvements.

We need the support of our local community ,members, volunteers ,sponsors and all the other users of our facilities to help to fund the necessary improvements to our facilities. We want to continue to offer a wide range of activities and increase our capacity to be able to offer more opportunities for playing sport and social opportunities for the wider community.

Bury Rufc is based in one of the 20% most deprived areas in the UK and our facilities are a focal point for the local community which needs to be maintained and improved.

How we’ll spend the money raised

1. LED floodlight replacement

We have existing flood lights that use lamps that are no longer available ,when one fails we will be unable to replace it. They are over 20 years old and are very expensive to run. The first part of the project will be to pay for an LED upgrade of the floodlights dramatically reducing the carbon footprint and running cost whilst increasing the area lit and available for night training.

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2.Car park Improvements

Our existing car park is uneven and large parts of it are unusable due to flooding when it rains. It is our aim to repair the surface with leveling, rolling, compacting and implement drainage where possible.

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3.Creation of new Junior Pitch

We have an area of old cricket nets which will be removed ,leveled and turfed in order to facilitate the creation of a new Junior Pitch, increasing the number of teams accommodated on match and training days.

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Achieving our initial £20,000 target will help us to deliver these three essential maintenance projects. If we are able to reach beyond this to a 'stretch target' of £40,000 we would be able to complete phase one of our capital build project to extend the clubhouse.

4.Clubhouse Extension

The existing main bar area can hold only 120 which is now not sufficient for the number of people who want to attend our events.

The proposed extension when complete  would create a room with a capacity of over 200 with an outside balcony on the members bar , this would increase our ability to hold larger events, increase our community room rentals and encourage more new activities. 

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How you can play your part

There are three 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!

Rewards

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

£5 or more

New Years Eve prize draw

5 assorted bottles of Au Vodka , draw will take place 5 pm 31st December . Donate and help to support our club and have a chance of winning £175 of Au Vidka .

£5 or more

Christmas Prize Draw

A donation of £5 or more provides entry to our prize draw to win : 1st Prize Christmas Festive Feast Hamper worth £180 2nd Prize 4 Chocolate Tubs, Celebrations ,Heroes, Quality Street and sweet shop. RRP 4 x £5 3rd Prize Milk Tray 530g RRP £13.00 Prizes donated by Chester Premier. FB:@ChestersPremierStore

£5 or more

Sale Sharks Chris Ashton Signed kit Prize Draw

A donation of £5 or more provides entry to our prize draw for a Chris Ashton match worn Sale Sharks signed shirt , shorts and boots . Prize donated by Chris Ashton after his recent visit to the club.

£5 or more

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The Major Ramsbottom Pint and a Pasty

Donate £5 or more and receive a Pint of cask ale and a Carrs pasty at the Major Ramsbottom. (FB: @themajorrammy) Over 18s only.

£5 or more

10 of 20 claimed

The Old White Horse Ainsworth Pint and a Pasty

Donate £5 or more and receive a Carrs Pasty and a pint of cask ale at The Old White Horse Ainsworth. (FB: @Oldwhitehorseainsworth) Over 18s only.

£5 or more

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Monkey House Brewery Inc Bury Free Shot

Pledge £5 or more and receive a free shot with any cocktail purchased at the Monkey House Brewery Bury. With special thanks to Charles Daubney for the offer. (Facebook: @burymonkeyhouse) Over 18s only.

£5 or more

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Tango ice blast less than half price

Donate £5 or more and receive a voucher for 3 large Tango ice blast from Chesters Premier Store. FB:@ChestersPremierStore

£5 or more

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Blackwood Barber £10 Voucher

Donate £5 or more and receive a £10 voucher for the Blackwood Barber Co. A Traditional English Gentlemen’s Barbershop 340 Hollinwood Avenue, M40 0JB FB:theblackwoodbarberco

£15 or more

60 of 100 claimed

Jager Maestros Christmas Party 17th December

Entry to Jager Maestros Oompah Band Christmas Party 17th December, starting 7.30 pm. (maximum purchase 2 per person please).

£15 or more

2 of 5 claimed

Bolton Gin: Hand Crafted Flavoured Gin Gift Box

A Gift Box Containing 5 miniatures of the most popular hand crafted flavoured Bolton Gins rrp £21.99. Thanks for the support from Bolton Gin Company Website theboltongincompany.co.uk Over 18s only

£40 or more

£40 Junior Registration 2022-3

For Juniors who have not set up the regular £10 per month payment via pitchero.

£60 or more

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Bury RUFC 1/2 price annual gym membership

Donate £60 or more and receive an annual membership to our strength and conditioning gym. the usual cost is £120 (over 16 only).

£120 or more

£120 Junior annual membership 2022-23 paid in full

No need to set up a regular payment ,pay in full for the season £120 includes training, post match food and club membership.

£400 or more

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PITCHSIDE HOARDING

Pledge £400 today and we'll reward you with a pitch side advertising hoarding for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 season (24 months) plus your company logo on our website and a social media announcement.

£600 or more

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Junior Kit Sponsorship

The sponsor will get their logo on the front of a new Junior kit for an age group of their choice, with your company logo on the club website and social media announcement.

£1,000 or more

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Senior Kit Sponsorship

The sponsor will get their logo on the front of a new match day playing kit for the team of their choice, with your company logo on the club website and social media announcement.

£100 or more

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Senior Kit Bundle

Thermal contoured jacket Training tee Pro Rugby short Edge skinny trackies 1/4 zip pullover

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