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41 ULSTERRUGBY
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CAPITAL GRANT FUNDING
BANBRIDGE RFC
CAPITAL GRANT FUNDING SUCCESS
The club firstly completed a large-scale
refurbishment project to its main pitch
and car park, costing a total of £130,000.
£25,000 of this was grant funding was
secured from Banbridge District Council,
£50,000 was loan funding from Danske
Bank and £55,000 was contributed from
the club through fundraising activities and
marquee events.
Furthermore, a £39,000 project which
involved the renewal of the club’s shower
facilities, as well as the installation of a new
energy efficient boiler system has been
funded partly by Banbridge District Council
(£25,000), with the remaining £14,000 again
being raised by the club through a series of
fundraising efforts.
Banbridge RFC President, Alan Harvey,
commented, “These projects have been a
huge success and will contribute massively
towards the club’s strategic vision and plans
to increase participation in rugby activities
amongst people of all ages, backgrounds
and abilities. The work carried out also
promotes the sustainability of Banbridge
RFC and its ability to grow as a community
hub well into the future.
“My thanks must go to Banbridge District
Council for their monetary support, to the
members and contributors of Banbridge
RFC for their time, effort and generous
donations and specifically to Club
Representatives Raymond Thompson
(Committee Rep) and Raymond McKinstry
(Grounds Convenor) for their commitment
and energy towards the project.”
IRFU (Ulster Branch) Chairman of the
Rugby Committee, John Boyd, said,
“Volunteers are the lifeblood of rugby union
across Ulster and I would personally like to
congratulate all involved at Banbridge RFC
for their persistence and dedication towards
the implementation of these worthwhile
projects.”
For further information and support with
grant funding for your club, please contact
David Johnston (IRFU, Ulster Branch Club
& Community Development Officer) via
Banbridge RFC has recently completed a range of capital
development projects at Rifle Park which have helped support
the continued development of rugby and sporting provision for
the whole community.
Pictured: Raymond McKinstry,
Alan Harvey and Raymond Thompson