Anselmians RUFC “New” Anselmians ?

Anselmians RUFC Why do we need a new clubhouse?

Anselmians RUFC Despite the rapidly improving fortunes of top-level professional rugby, “community rugby” is floundering. Throughout Britain the number of adult players is declining at an alarming rate.

Anselmians RUFC The sport is no longer a prominent school activity there are so many other diversions nowadays to dilute the pool of available players many clubs are now struggling to field 2 teams We have seen clubs expire and others amalgamate

Anselmians RUFC Blackman Task Force 2000 Key issue – development of facilities Making these available to community Rugby clubs playing a wider role in local community Meeting high expectations of participants and community users & grant aiders

Anselmians RUFC the writing is on the wall for all clubs which fail to respond to the reality of re-sculptured rugby and social landscape.

Anselmians RUFC Conversely: Mini and Junior rugby is growing Social / leisure rugby Women’s rugby

Anselmians RUFC “New” Clubhouse?

Anselmians RUFC front elevation

Anselmians RUFC side elevation

Anselmians RUFC Additional changing facilities needed for growing mini / junior use Potential for female changing Option to segregate facilities Physio & rehab facilities

Anselmians RUFC Ground floor plan

Anselmians RUFC First floor plan

Anselmians RUFC Minimum of 210 seated for formal dinner Dozens more for “informal” do’s – buffets etc.

Anselmians RUFC How much will it cost?  Estimated at £450K How will it be financed?  Self-generated revenue  Bank borrowings  RFU interest free loan £100K  Grant aid

Anselmians RUFC Bank borrowings  Up to 70% of capital value  Supported by business plan with sufficient debt service cover  Also by liens on our assets  Guarantees

Anselmians RUFC How do we service the debt?  With the benefit of the new facility, we would need to increase our income to approx. £140,000 p.a How?

Anselmians RUFC Wider Membership  Expand “Junior” section  Women’s rugby  Other Sports (eg Bebington Hockey)  Community

Anselmians RUFC Community Use (Hire) – eg.  Playgroup  Weightwatchers  Yoga  Local groups  Round Table  Schools

Anselmians RUFC Hire of Club room  Weddings  Christenings  Funerals  Birthdays and anniversaries  Etc.

Anselmians RUFC Hire of Ground  Concerts  Caravans  Car boots  Fairgrounds  Bikers  Summer schools  Representative games (all levels)

Anselmians RUFC Next Steps  Members’ approval  Planning Application (Cost c.£1.5K plus Architect’s fees c. £2.5K)  Grant aid investigation  Fundraising launch

Anselmians RUFC “Development Fund”  Transparent  Ring-fenced  Managed by the Trustees

Anselmians RUFC Members’ Commitment  Is there a will to “get involved”  Can’t be left to the few  Members’ will have to invest in their own club in some way Time, energy, donations, member fees, support of fundraising functions, club administration

Anselmians RUFC Players’ commitment  Vibrant teams  Winning performances  Commitment to club activities  Commitment to developing own skills  Commitment to helping develop our youngsters

Anselmians RUFC Yes? No?