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FUNDING FOR YOUR CLUB FUNDING FOR YOUR CLUB
Try For Change
Try for Change is an England Rugby programme which HOW?
uses the power of rugby union to improve and support www.englandrugby.com/tryforchange
the lives of disadvantaged people in England and across Clubs can apply for a Try for Change grant to
the world. support a project they are running which uses
rugby union to improve and support the lives
We recognise the invaluable work of charities, clubs of disadvantaged people in their communities.
and individuals who use rugby as a force for good and Also look out for exciting opportunities for your
are raising new revenues to grant out to projects using club to get involved in fundraising for the Try for
our sport for social change. These projects encapsulate Change project during Sport Relief 2018.
rugby’s core values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment,
discipline and sportsmanship to tackle a number of WHEN?
significant social challenges around education, social
inclusion, unemployment, mental and physical well-being, Small and large grant rounds are open for
personal development and community growth. applications once a year within set application
windows. Clubs can also fundraise throughout
England Rugby is proud to partner with Sport Relief the year for Try for Change with special events
and together we have launched the Try for Change Fund. and activities taking place for Sport Relief 2018
This is a fully managed fund by Comic Relief and our from January - April 2018.
ambition is to raise £4million over four years to support
projects and programmes that use rugby to for positive WHO?
change here in England and across the world.
All clubs in England are eligible to apply for the
Try for Change Fund and everyone is encouraged
to fundraise for Try for Change to help improve
lives through rugby.
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