Community rugby clubs like ours sit at the very heart of local sport. We provide opportunities for children, young people and adults to be active, make friends, learn life skills and feel part of something bigger than themselves. But behind the scenes, running a grassroots club takes a huge amount of work — and funding.

Unlike some clubs, we don’t own our own facilities. That means every training session, every matchday, every junior festival and every evening under the floodlights comes with hire costs attached. Quite simply, if we don’t raise funds, we can’t operate.

That’s why fundraising isn’t just something we do occasionally — it’s an essential part of keeping the club going.

How We Fund the Club

We’re incredibly grateful for the support we already receive through a range of activities across the season:

Club Membership and Player Subscriptions – helping cover core running costs throughout the year.
The 200 Club – our in-house monthly lottery where members and supporters can win cash prizes while supporting the club. You can find details on our website here: Orrell RUFC 200 Club
Matchday refreshments – those teas, coffees and snacks on the side lines really do make a difference.
Club Events – from social evenings to our hugely successful "An Evening With" last year.
Online Auctions and Fundraising Campaigns – bringing the wider rugby community together to support us.

We’re also excited to be launching a brand new lottery soon, alongside the 200 Club, giving even more opportunities for supporters to get involved, win prizes and contribute to the club’s future.

Our Sponsors — Big or Small, It All Matters

We’re also incredibly fortunate to have the support of sponsors who help in many different ways.

Whether it’s businesses who have stood alongside us for years, companies sponsoring teams or kit, individuals backing specific projects, or those who simply want to support something in the community from time to time — every single contribution makes a difference and we are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support.

Grassroots sport thrives on partnerships, and we’re hugely thankful to everyone who chooses to support the club.

Fundraising Without Spending Extra — Easyfundraising

One of the simplest ways to support us costs absolutely nothing extra.

We’re registered with easyfundraising, which turns everyday online shopping into donations for the club. www.easyfundraising.org.uk

Here’s how it works:

You sign up and choose our club (or Orrell & Winstanley Community Sports Club as our parent club) as your cause.
When you shop online, you start your journey through the easyfundraising website, app, or browser extension.
The retailer pays a small commission to easyfundraising.
That commission is turned into a donation for the club — at no extra cost to you.
Thousands of well-known retailers are involved, covering everything from groceries and insurance to holidays and sports kit. It’s one of the easiest ways to support grassroots sport without changing your normal spending.

Get Involved — It All Makes a Difference

Running a grassroots rugby club really is a team effort (and we are all volunteers who just want to help) and the reality is that we simply couldn’t do it without the support of our wider club family — players, parents, supporters, volunteers, sponsors and local businesses.

There are lots of ways people help keep the club going, including:

Club membership and player subscriptions
Joining the 200 Club and our new lottery (coming soon)
Supporting events and fundraising activities
Using easyfundraising when shopping online
Buying a tea or coffee on matchdays
Donating items or prizes for fundraising
Volunteering time, skills or expertise

And of course, we’re also incredibly grateful to those who choose to sponsor teams, kit, events or projects — whether regularly or just from time to time. Every contribution helps create opportunities for players of all ages to enjoy rugby in a positive, welcoming environment.

Quite simply — it all adds up.

Coming Together as a Club Community

Fundraising isn’t just about money. It’s about creating experiences, opportunities and memories for everyone involved in the club.

We’ve already been blown away by the generosity of supporters who have donated some fantastic items… Which is why we’re excited to say…

Our next online auction will be launching very, very soon.

There will be some brilliant opportunities to bid, win something special, and support the club at the same time. Keep an eye on our website and social channels — you won’t want to miss it.

#keepingthefutureblackandamber