Welsh Rugby Union : Rugby Development : Club Development : Funding

Funding streams for Rugby Clubs

Over the past three years the WRU has invested almost £2million into clubs via Foundation for Sports and the Arts, Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust and WAG Strategic Regeneration funds. Although direct funding of this nature is currently exhausted the WRU is committed to supporting sustainable community clubs in their funding applications as they strive to raise the standard of their facilities not just for rugby but for wider community use.

To assist with the funding process we have produced a Funding Enquiry Form. The form is quite detailed and asks for all the information potential funders will require. This will enable us to signpost Clubs to appropriate funders. We have also produced a comprehensive list of funding streams that clubs may apply to for funding, please click the link to request a copy of the form.

Guides and Application Forms

External Funding Guide	Download Word Doc	(214kb)
Funding Enquiry Form	Funding Enquiry Form	Request Form
County Voluntary Councils (CVCs)	Download PDF	(201kb)
Gift Aid	Download Word Doc	(224kb)
Local Authority Community Chest Grant Officers	Download PDF	(102kb)

Useful Links

Welsh Assembly Government Grants and Funding

Welsh Assembly Government Voluntary Sector Grants Guide

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Minis to Millennium

The development of the game in Wales starts at U7 level and follows talent development through to senior representative and community rugby

Club Development

Learn more about the changing face of clubs in Wales, the funding options available, and the methods of developing the hubs of the community game

Leisure Rugby

Rugby Camps, Touch Rugby and Rugby Tots are all covered in this section covering wider aspects of the community game and development

Coaching Development

The WRU Coach Education Programme aims to develop the right coach for every player at every stage of their development in the game

Referee Development

The varying levels of refereeing courses enable prospective referees and touch judges to start or build on the skills necessary to become a bona fide, qualified match official

Safeguarding

The welfare of children within Rugby Union is paramount and the WRU are committed to ensuring the correct policies are adhered to within the game.

Volunteers

The WRU recognises how important volunteers are and wants to be as proactive as possible in supporting, recruiting and developing them as well as providing recognition for their contribution