✨ The Facilities Fund ✨
This Fund has been launched to provide a structured opportunity for clubs to raise money from their members, supporters, local businesses and wider stakeholders with all donations being made through the Foundation.
By operating through the charity, donors can benefit from available tax efficiencies including Corporation Tax relief for companies, individual tax relief for higher and additional rate taxpayers and the ability for the Foundation to claim Gift Aid on eligible contributions.
This means every donation can go further while also supporting local facilities that serve the community.
Funds raised for each club are held in a dedicated, ring-fenced account within the Foundation’s restricted funds.
This ensures that every donation is fully spent solely on the specific facility improvements identified by the club.
PROJECTS MUST:
✅ Focus on facility improvement or development work (for example: pitch maintenance, lighting, accessibility improvements, community changing areas, or refurbishment of shared spaces).
✅ Clearly demonstrate a community benefit, such as increasing access for schools, community groups, or participation programmes.
✅ Avoid primarily benefiting private or commercial interests.
✅ Be deliverable within a reasonable timeframe, typically within twelve months.
For further information about the Facilities Fund, or if you would like to donate, please contact Phill Mills at phill@fylderugbyfoundation.com
