Bicester RUFC is an inclusive club. The BRUFC Access to Rugby Fund was set up to support parents or individuals who are struggling to afford the cost associated with playing rugby for Bicester RUFC.
The aim of the Fund is to assist people to overcome a financial barrier and burden to individuals that can make it difficult for players of all ages to be able to play rugby and/or become a member of BRUFC. This can include part or full payment of membership fees, tours, kit and travelling costs, in fact anything which is necessary to play rugby for us!
How is the money raised?
Generous benefactors from within the Bicester RUFC community donate to the Fund.
If you wish to donate, however big or small please email access@bicesterrufc.co.uk and details will be provided.
Who can access the Fund and how?
Anyone! The Access to Rugby Fund is available to any youth/senior player and families.
Individuals can self-refer or club officials/parents/senior players can refer individuals that might need some help. All referrals should be sent via email to access@bicesterrufc.co.uk.
How is money from the Fund allocated?
Referrals from club members are processed by the Access to Rugby administrator. If appropriate, the individual will be contacted directly to assess what support is required and establish if the club can help in other ways
Anonymity
The only people who will know the identity of a beneficiary of the Access to Rugby Fund are the individual and the Access to Rugby administrator. BRUFC is committed to keeping all information confidential.
Accountability
The Fund is accountable to the BRUFC Board. Quarterly reports stating donations received, number of benefactors, and total amount donated to beneficiaries are relased to the Board. The Board is also provided some circumstantial examples which are completely anonymised, e.g. parent made redundant and unable to pay their child’s membership at this current time; single parent struggling to pay in October due to financial pressure of start of school and upcoming Christmas costs.
