Prenton RUFC Community Hub

Who are we?

Prenton RUFC has already been doing great work in the community since becoming a charity. With the closure of local facilities such as the playing fields, library, community centre, youth club and pub, we have been bridging the gap and revolutionising the role of a rugby club in today’s society.

Through the Prenton RUFC Community Hub, the club has been offering kids clubs, adult wellbeing groups, fundraising and community events, a community garden, a new conservation area and nature trail in partnership with National Grid and more, whilst acting as a space to be used by local community groups. 

In addition to using rugby as a tool to combat issues such as obesity, mental health problems and isolation, Prenton has become ‘more than just a rugby club.’

Why are we crowdfunding?

The club now aims to develop its existing site and facilities to include a community cafe, gym, events space and football pitches for the wider community to use. This will bridge the gap in the local community and beyond in a massive way -- creating a hub with great facilities for the local community, groups and organisations can utilise and further combatting issues such as obesity, mental health problems and isolation. 

Backed by the RFU and Sport England and championed by top rugby figures such as Jason Leonard and Matt Dawson, the project stands to act as a flagship for rugby and other sporting clubs across the UK but requires support from the local community.

How we’ll spend the money raised

Funds raised will help complete Phase 1 of our redevelopment project and will help fund -- new self contained changing rooms for both males and females, disabled toilets and shower facilities and a new community gym. This will in turn allow for a larger community space in which people, charities and organisations can utilise. The club has one eye on the future whilst carrying out these redevelopment works and we will look to install an 80 panel PV solar installation along with using electric energy efficient boilers for our shower system that will use state of the art timer systems to ensure that we are being as energy efficient as possible with our new development.

Community impact

With mental health issues, suicides, obesity, loneliness and lack of things to do all evergrowing issues, our new and improved hub will offer the community an attractive place to go and be part of. We will be working with more local groups to deliver an extensive range of activities, clubs, events and initiatives -- making Prenton RUFC Community Hub a destination for all to enjoy. We will also be in a better position to offer our venue out to the community for events and celebrations.

How you can play your part

By donating to the Crowdfunder you will not only be helping Prenton RUFC help the community for many years to come, you will also have the chance to claim some amazing prizes. The Crowdfunder has rewards such as signed rugby memorabilia, tickets to matches, free venue hire at the club, sponsor boards, meals out, many prizes from local businesses and more.