At the beginning of 2017/18 Rugby Union season the Exeter Chiefs Supporters Club introduced a ‘Small Grants Scheme’ to support our aim of providing financial and practical support of up to £500.00p to deserving causes connected to the sport of Rugby Union and especially to Youth Development.  Details of this scheme and how to apply are on our website www.chiefssupportersclub.co.uk

In the first year of its introduction we received ten applications for grants. Of these ten, six were successful, two deferred to a later date due to possible Insurance claims, and two refused by the committee as not being within our remit. The successful applicants were as follows:

Club.                                                                                                                     Amount.

North Taunton RFC Junior Section for kit.                           £500

Torquay Athletic U11’s for new tackle and ruck bags.      £200

Crediton RFC Ladies Section for training equipment.       £500

Exeter Saracens Junior Section towards a Defibrillator.  £500

Paignton RFC Youth Section for training equipment.         £500

Bodmin Junior Rugby for training equipment.                    £500

For the season 2018/19 the Exeter Chiefs Supporters Club Committee agreed to set aside a further £3000.00p for the Small Grants Scheme. To date they have agreed to grant applications from the following clubs:

Club                                                                                                                  Amount.

Crediton RFC U9’s to Colts and 3 girls teams for training kit.                      £500

Teignmouth RFC Under 15’s for tackle shields and bags.                             £500

Torquay RFC U12’s for tackle shields.                                                              £300

Teignmouth RFC Colts for upgrading tackle kit.                                             £500

Devonport Services RFC Senior and U18’s Ladies section for kit.               £500

So far in the 2019/2020 season (as of 16/10/19) we have agreed to grants to the following clubs:

Club                                                                                                                   Amount

Salcombe RFC for new tackle bags                                                                   £250

Ilfracombe RFC Youth Section for new tackle mats and bags                     £500

Crediton RFC 11 x Junior and Girls teams for updated 1st Aid Kits          £400

Exeter Athletics girls U13 for new training equipment packages               £500

Paignton RFC Youth for junior tackle shields and Respect barrier kit        £400

Exeter Athletics under 11’s for body pads and speed and agility kit         £400

Exmouth RFC Junior Club for British Standard Compliant First-Aid kits    £450

Please go to our website and choose the section on Grants Scheme where you will find details on how to apply which you can send to me for consideration by the Committee.

Enjoy your rugby

Paul Curgenven (Hon Secretary)