Richmond Rugby #OneClub Campaign

by Richmond Rugby in Richmond, England, United Kingdom

We did it
On 7th September 2020 we successfully raised £34,938 with 216 supporters in 45 days

Richmond Rugby has launched the #OneClub Crowdfunding campaign in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

by Richmond Rugby in Richmond, England, United Kingdom

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One Club For Everyone Since 1861

In our 159 year history Richmond Rugby Club has experienced victory and defeat and treated both with the same cheerful optimism. We have enjoyed our triumphs to the full and, after our setbacks, Richmond - the second oldest open rugby club in the world, has always risen above them, becoming stronger and more united in the process.

We are a true community club with a thriving mini and youth section (600+ players), one students/U21 XV/colts team, two senior women’s teams, five senior men’s teams and one veteran's team (the Heavies).

Since 1861 we have embraced our ‘One Club’ ethos and spirit and remained an open rugby club for everyone.

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Supporting Our Community 

Our Community is hugely important to us.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the country was put into “lock down”, Richmond Rugby were aware that it would be the poorest and most vulnerable in our community who would be most at risk of not being able to support themselves.

With schools having to shut as well as most businesses and sport clubs, we started planning how we could help our local community in these unprecedented times.

Throughout lock down we worked exceptionally hard to be there for our Richmond Family and our local region by providing extensive support for those in need across our Borough. Our Community Department and our wonderful team of 50+ volunteers were outstanding, displaying the true Richmond spirit and determination to work through any challenge together as one club. 

From the start of lock down our Community Team were at the forefront of supporting our club family. They helped members and supporters with their grocery orders, picking up essential items such as medicine and even walking their dogs. 

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Food and Second-Hand Tech Collection Points

As the months progressed and lock down slowly eased, we joined forces with AFC Wimbledon's 'Dons Local Action Group' to ensure thousands of vulnerable residents across our community received essential goods and support. Initially we set up a food and second-hand tech collection point every Saturday at the Richmond Athletic Ground. The food/tech would be collected at the club and then delivered to those most at need throughout SW London. Our estimates are that during this period we collected nearly 30 pieces of second hand tech such as laptops and tablets, baby items, second hand toys, cots, as well as nappies and baby toiletries. We also believe we collected enough food at the club to potentially feed 25/30 families per week.

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From late May, we expanded our relationship with the 'Dons Local Action Group' by running a daily food drop-off point outside Tesco Extra in Twickenham. Our club volunteers were at the store between 8am-5pm from Monday-Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sundays. The food items we collected included non-perishables, tinned meat, tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, rice, pasta sauces and cereals. More than 50 people from the club and the local area helped out, including Chairman John Heaton, President Chris Mills, Director of Rugby Steve Hill and Head Physio Michelle Cuthbert.

1596638198_image00004.jpegSummer Meals Initiative

On Wednesday 1st July we launched our ground-breaking Richmond Rugby 'Summer Meals Initiative' - to supply local school children in need with a daily nutritional meal over the summer school holidays. We spoke to a number of our club partner schools and together recognised the need for vulnerable children to continue to receive a nutritional cooked meal throughout the summer months for positive physical and mental wellbeing. 

From mid-July until schools return in September, our catering team at the Athletic Ground will cook daily meals, Monday to Friday, for up to 40 local school children who have been identified throughout our community. This process has been proudly supported by our club partner schools, in particular Grey Court School, with the help and assistance from the Ham Youth Club Richmond. Learn more by clicking here.

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Why We Now Need Your Support

At the end of the 2019/20 season our principle club sponsor Gallagher stood down after six seasons. Coupled with the COVID-19 outbreak, the club now finds itself without a main sponsor for the coming season and facing a significant shortfall. 

We are hugely thankful to have the continued support of nearly 20 club partners for our return to the Men’s Championship next season, but we reluctantly now feel inclined to approach our membership, our supporters and the wider community to support our #OneClub crowdfunding campaign and help raise additional funds for the good of the entire club.

It has always been our stated desire to strive to be the best possible community rugby club and we hope that your support will help us remain at the forefront of the grass-roots game. This is essentially an initiative to support all sections of the club and help meet the sizeable costs of maintaining our facilities in these very challenging times, where our income has been severely impacted due to the loss of several home games at the end of last season and the inevitable loss of revenue from games in the coming season.

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How Will We Spend The Money Raised?

Your support will help our club in the following ways:

  • Help fill the gap in revenue following the departure of our main club sponsor 'Gallagher' after six years. 
  • Help support the loss of match-day income. Due to COVID-19 our final three men’s home matches in 2019/20 were cancelled, as were our final three women’s home matches. We are also anticipating our home fixtures will be impacted in 2020/21, at least in the short term with crowd numbers and match-day hospitality to be restricted.
  • Help support the purchase of essential kit and rugby equipment for all sections of our club (such as rugby balls which are not cheap!). 
  • Help provide appropriate medical support for all Richmond players.
  • Help fund the Richmond mini/youth section with essential coaches, managers and support staff. As well funding sufficient mini/youth equipment.
  • Help maintain all of our pitches throughout the summer months and into the winter. 
  • Help maintain our changing rooms and toilet facilities. 
  • Help maintain our social facilities, such as our Members Bar and Sports Bar. 
  • Help implement the required safety measures for a safe return to rugby from COVID-19 for all club players, coaches, staff, volunteers, members and supporters. 

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Thanking The NHS And Key Workers 

As mentioned above, all funds raised from this campaign will go directly towards the club and ground costs, but as part of this campaign we feel it is also very appropriate to honour the NHS and the key workers who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic, with a simple message of thanks which will be placed on the front of the Men’s First XV shirts for the entire 2020/21 season.

Please see the shirt design below....

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From the bottom of our big Richmond Hearts....Thank you for your incredible generosity and support. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Athletic Ground as soon as possible! 

Richmond Rugby

#ThisIsRichmond #OneClub

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Richmond Rugby would like to say a huge thank you to the following for donating a reward to support our crowdfunding efforts. Please show them your support by visiting their website and social media channels below!

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Visit: www.tipicoffeeco.com / Follow on Instagram / Follow on Facebook


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Visit: www.arete-performance.com / Follow on Instagram / Follow on Facebook / Follow on Twitter

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Visit: www.tacklebag.co.uk / Follow on Instagram / Follow on Twitter

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Visit: www.blacklinesdrinks.com / Follow on Instagram / Follow on Facebook

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Visit: www.macrofood.co.uk / Follow on Instagram / Follow on Facebook


COUNTRY PURSUITS AND TRAINING LTD

Visit: www.countrypursuitsandtraining.co.uk


DANTE KIM PHOTOGRAPHY

Visit: www.dantekphotography.com / Follow on Instagram


MEL DEANE FITNESS

Visit: www.meldeane.co.uk/training / Follow on Instagram 


SOPHIE PASCALL PILATES & PERSONAL TRAINING

Follow on Instagram @rascal_physique_ or @rp_pilates_


LULULADBURY YOGA

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ED STEMBRIDGE PERSONAL TRAINING

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DEREK WYATT


If you would like to donate a reward to support our #OneClub campaign please contact Tom on [email protected]

Rewards

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

£2 or more

TEA OR COFFEE VOUCHER

Pledge just £2 and you will receive a tea or coffee voucher to be redeemed at the Athletic Ground on a match-day in season 2020/21. Only available to be exchanged once. The voucher will be sent to you once the #OneClub campaign has finished.

£10 or more

10 TICKETS IN ANNUAL CLUB RAFFLE

Purchase 10 tickets (£1 each) in our annual club raffle to be drawn during the 2020/21 season. Prizes and raffle date are TBC. The ticket raffle voucher will be sent to you following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign with information on how and when to redeem your tickets.

£18 or more

JUG OF BEER VOUCHER

For just £18 you will receive a Jug of Beer Voucher that can be exchanged at the bar at the Athletic Ground for a 4 pint jug of beer/lager/cider. Only available to be exchanged once. The voucher will be sent to you once the #OneClub campaign has finished on 26/08/2020.

£20 or more

MATCH DAY PROGRAMME & SOCIAL MEDIA THANK YOU

Pledge £20 and your name will appear on a dedicated ‘Thank You’ page in our Match-Day Programme for every home fixture in season 2020/21. Your name will also appear on a dedicated ‘Thank You’ social media graphic ahead of every home fixture in 2020/21.

£25 or more

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DELIVEROO VOUCHER FOR MACRO FOOD

Your favourite healthy delivery only restaurant Macro Food (www.macrofood.co.uk) have kindly donated 3 x Deliveroo Vouchers for just £25 each! Founded by Richmond player Kirsty-Lee Griffiths, Marco Food is your one stop shop for delicious meals full of fresh flavours and nutrients, making healthy eating feel less like a chore! The voucher can be redeemed following the #OneClub campaign & can only be used in the Macro Food delivery radius area.

£45 or more

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1 MONTH MEMBERSHIP LULULADBURY YOGA

Keen to try Yoga for the first time? Or need some extra training? Sports Yoga Teacher and Richmond Women's player Lucy Pascall (Lululadbury Yoga) (https://www.instagram.com/lululadbury/) has kindly donated a 1 month membership for just £45 which includes 3 online yoga classes per week with Lucy! This voucher can be redeemed following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£50 or more

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5 X GROUP PT SESSIONS WITH ED STEMBRIDGE

Looking to enhance your fitness following lock-down? Qualified PT and Richmond player Ed Stembridge (Insta handle: @edstembo) is kindly offering 5 Group Personal Training Sessions (£10 per session) to help you get fit and into shape! The sessions will take place at the club gym at the Athletic Ground, with social distancing measures in place and can be redeemed following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£56 or more

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1 MONTH MEMBERSHIP ARETE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CLUB

Areté Performance (www.arete-performance.com) are offering a 1 month membership to their industry leading Youth Athletic Development Club! Aimed at youth 11-17 years, the programme provides aspiring athletes with the opportunity to learn how to train, perform and recover, delivered by Areté's highly qualified performance coaches. The 1 month membership and programme details will be sent to you following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£90 or more

PLACE ON RICHMOND RUGBY SKILLS CAMP

Book a place on a Richmond Rugby Skills Camp during the 2020/21 season. Open to 5-15 year olds (boys and girls). Camp coaches include Director of Rugby Steve Hill and First XV coaches & players. Can be redeemed for any Richmond Rugby Camp during the 20/21 season and entitles you to all three days of the camp. The voucher and camp information will be sent to you following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£95 or more

SEASON TICKET 2020/21

Purchase a Members Season Ticket for just £95! The season ticket gives you entry to all Richmond Men's First XV home matches in 2020/21, including the blockbuster fixtures against Saracens, London Scottish, Ealing and Bedford Blues. (Please note Season Tickets can only be purchased by existing Richmond Members). Your season ticket and further information will be sent to you following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£100 or more

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1 HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT - DANTE KIM PHOTOGRAPHY

Looking for a photographer to cover your next event or require business photos to help market and showcase your services? Purchase a 60 minute photography shoot for just £100 with club photographer Dante Kim Photography (https://www.dantekphotography.com/). Can be redeemed at anytime. Photo shoot must be outside with social distancing in place. Voucher/contact details will be sent to you following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£150 or more

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45 MINUTE KICKING MASTERCLASS WITH FIRST XV PLAYER

Want to improve your kicking? Pledge £150 and you will receive a free voucher for a 45 Minute Kicking Master Class session with a Richmond First XV player during the 2020/21 season. Voucher and booking information will be sent to you following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£150 or more

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45 MINUTE PASSING MASTERCLASS WITH FIRST XV PLAYER

Looking to improve your passing or aiming to be the next Agustin Pichot? Pledge £150 and you will receive a free voucher for a 45 Minute Passing Master Class session with a Richmond First XV player during the 2020/21 season. Voucher and booking information will be sent to you following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£500 or more

FULL PAGE ADVERT IN MATCH DAY PROGRAMME

For £500 you can purchase a Full Page Colour Advert in a Richmond Men's Match Day Programme of your choice in season 2020/21 (Fixtures TBC). Information on how to redeem this reward will be sent to you upon the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£500 or more

BOARD ROOM PRE & POST MATCH HOSPITALITY PACKAGE

Purchase the ultimate Richmond Rugby match-day hospitality package! For £500 you will enjoy pre and post match hospitality in the Old Pavilion Board Room overlooking Pitch 1 at the Athletic Ground. This package can be booked for any home match in season 2020/21 and includes a table of 10, pre and post-match meals and match tickets. (Excludes drinks). Further information will be sent to you following the #OneClub campaign.

£1,500 or more

MATCH-DAY BALL SPONSORSHIP

For £1,500 you can purchase a Match-Day Ball Sponsorship Package for a Richmond Men's home fixture in season 2020/21 (Fixtures TBC, excludes matches against Saracens and London Scottish). Your package will include full match branding, 10 match tickets and 10 pre-match lunch tickets. Information on how to redeem this reward will be sent to you upon the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£12 or more

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1 BOTTLE OF TIPI COFFEE COLD BREW ESPRESSO - 500ML

Purchase a 500ml bottle of Tipi Coffee's delicious Cold Brew Espresso Strength. Tipi Coffee Co. (https://tipicoffeeco.com/) are an independent coffee business owned by Richmond player Jesse Liston. Jesse has kindly pledged 6 bottles of his signature cold brew espresso bottle. Simply pour an espresso (or 2) & mix with cold or hot water, milk or milk alternatives. No brewing equipment required. Bottle will be sent to you following #OneClub campaign

£45 or more

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EXPLORER BOX (3 X BOTTLES) - BLACK LINES COCKTAILS

Courtesy of Richmond Men's First XV player Morgan Ward and his cocktail business Black Lines (https://blacklinesdrinks.com/) the Explorer Box features – 3 x 750ml bottles of the following: 1) Paloma: Tequila Blanco, Grapefruit Soda, Citrus, Salt. 2) Elderflower Collins: London Dry Gin, Elderflower, Lemon, Soda, and 3) Pear & White Tea Fizz: Vodka, Sake, Pear, White Tea, Lemon, Soda....5 cocktails in each bottle - best served chilled and over ice.

£50 or more

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CANTERBURY RUGBY KIT PACKAGE COURTESY OF TACKLEBAG

Get ready for the new rugby season with a Canterbury Rugby Kit Package courtesy of Tacklebag Teamwear (www.tacklebag.co.uk). The package will include 3/4 Canterbury kit items which you can then redeem/choose your size etc. following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£60 or more

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4 MATCH TICKETS TO RICHMOND VS SARACENS (HOME)

Purchase four match tickets to Richmond's highly anticipated home fixture against Saracens for just £60. Fixture date/time TBC. Ticket voucher will be sent to you following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign with information on how and when to redeem you tickets.

£70 or more

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4 MATCH TICKETS TO RICHMOND VS SARACENS (HOME)

Purchase four match tickets to Richmond's highly anticipated home fixture against Saracens for just £70. Fixture date/time TBC. Ticket voucher will be sent to you following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign with information on how and when to redeem your tickets.

£90 or more

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CLAY SHOOTING VOUCHER FOR 2 PERSONS FOR JUST £90

Club supporter Country Pursuits & Training Ltd (http://countrypursuitsandtraining.co.uk/) have kindly donated 2 x vouchers (each voucher includes 2 persons) for a 1-2-1 clay shooting session with a qualified shotgun coach at Doveridge Clay Sports Club, Ashbourne, DE6 5LN (accommodation not included). Voucher can be redeemed and booked following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

£100 or more

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60 MINUTE PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION WITH MEL DEANE

Get ready to work hard with a 60 minute, 1-1, personal training session with former Richmond player and renowned PT Mel Deane (http://www.meldeane.co.uk/training/)! This voucher entitles you to a 60 minute session with Mel at a time of your choice, but you must be ready "to bring a lorry load of hard work, and a table spoon of ambition"! Booking info will be sent to you following the #OneClub campaign. Be quick, only 1 available!

£100 or more

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60 MINUTE PILATES / PT SESSION WITH SOPHIE PASCALL

Ever wanted to try pilates or would you like a personal training session to improve your technique and overall fitness? Qualified PT and Richmond Women's back Sophie Pascall is offering a 60 minute, 1-2-1, pilates or PT session with her for just £100. Be quick there's only 1 available! For more info follow Sophie on Insta (https://www.instagram.com/rascal_physique_/). You can redeem & book your class with Sophie following the #OneClub campaign.

£500 or more

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SUPPER FOR TWO AT PARLIAMENT FOLLOWED BY A TOUR

Ever wanted to enjoy a delicious meal at Parliament followed by an exclusive tour? Well thanks to former MP and England Rugby International Derek Wyatt you now can! This reward includes an indulgent supper for two people within the four walls of Parliament, immediately followed by a guided tour. Only available on a Wednesday and when Parliament is sitting. This reward can be redeemed following the conclusion of the #OneClub campaign.

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