One Pitch. One Club. Rugby for All.

Aim

Help future-proof Clitheroe RUFC’s only pitch with new equipment and lighting, so rugby for all can thrive now and long term.

Who are we?

Clitheroe Rugby Club is a community rugby club at the heart of the Ribble Valley, offering rugby for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. From our growing junior sections to our women’s teams, senior sides and vets, we are proud to be a welcoming club that brings people together through sport, friendship, and shared values.

Why are we crowdfunding?

Due to the continued success and growth of Clitheroe Rugby Club, demand on our facilities has increased significantly. We now support a large junior programme, women’s and girls’ teams, two senior men’s teams and a vets team, all sharing one pitch, unlike many clubs who have access to several.

To protect our only pitch and ensure it can be used safely and sustainably, we need to invest in specialist pitch maintenance equipment and upgrade our outdated floodlights. Our current lights were installed in the 1990s, offer poor visibility, are not energy efficient, and no longer light the full pitch, limiting evening training and play.

We have secured £15,000 in Sport England match funding towards the project, meaning every £1 we raise through this campaign will be doubled. This gives us a fantastic opportunity to turn the support of our members, players, families, businesses and wider community into twice the impact for the club.

The funds raised will help us invest in the equipment and floodlight improvements we need, increasing flexibility, reducing pressure on our only pitch and allowing us to make better use of our facilities.

Most importantly, this project will help us continue offering rugby for all and provide safe, sustainable facilities for the whole Clitheroe Rugby Club community well into the future.

How we’ll spend the money raised

All funds raised will be used directly to improve and protect our facilities, including:

• Investment in essential pitch maintenance equipment to preserve the quality of our only playing surface
• Installation of modern, energy-efficient floodlighting to improve visibility and allow safe evening training and matches
• Supporting long-term sustainability of the pitch so it can be shared by all teams throughout the season

Every contribution will help safeguard the future of rugby at Clitheroe Rugby Club.

Community impact

Clitheroe Rugby Club is more than just a sports club, it is a community hub. We play a vital role in improving physical and mental wellbeing, tackling social isolation, and creating a safe, inclusive space where people of all ages can connect.

Our facilities support children, young people, adults, and families from across the local area. By protecting our pitch and improving access through better lighting, we ensure more opportunities for participation, stronger community links, and a club that remains open and accessible to everyone.

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
Every contribution, big or small, helps protect our pitch and support rugby for all at Clitheroe RUFC.

2. Spread the word
Share our project with friends, family, and on social media, the more people we reach, the more impact we can make together.

3. Offer rewards
If you’re a local business, you can support us by donating rewards for our supporters. We’ll proudly give you a shout-out.

4. Fundraise for us
Want to run your own fundraiser or sponsored challenge? Use the ‘contact project’ button to let us know, it’s quick, easy, and great fun.

We’re also running a fundraising walk on 15th August, starting from the Coach & Horses, Bolton-by-Bowland. Please arrive for a 9.30am meet, and join us for a great community challenge to help raise vital funds for the club.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 30th October 2026 at 12:43pm