Total raised so far
£212,730
- Your target is £250,000 85%
Background
We are The Richmond Heavies Foundation – the heart of the Richmond rugby family. The Richmond Heavies is the veteran’s side of Richmond Rugby Club in West London, one of the oldest clubs in the world. It is an amateur club running thriving seniors youth and mini divisions, for both men and women.
2019 saw unexpected bereavements of three young players related to the veterans side of the club. This led to the creation of a charitable foundation to help protect all at the club, as well as being able to help those immediately impacted, by a serious illness or bereavement.
Aims
Our PROTECT mission is to extend lives and prevent avoidable early deaths by facilitating cardiac screening, provide access to confidential mental health services and increase health awareness.
Our SUPPORT mission is to assist families, especially dependents, affected by sudden death or life-changing injury and encourage community rugby participation.
We want everyone in the wider rugby family to get involved so please help and support us.
Initial Fundraising
Following a successful initial fundraising lunch a second was undertaken in September 2019.
Initial Use of the Money Raised
We have established a heart screening programme for all players and coaches at the club over the age of fourteen
We have created a mental health support programme for all players
We have established sporting bursaries for kids unable to afford the membership fees
We have supported the families of those taken unexpectedly
We aim to roll out learnings and support to other clubs less fortunate than us
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Donations
Great cause!
Great charity!
Keep up the brilliant work. Well done to everyone involved in the Richmond Heavies Foundation.
Liz and Stewart Barlow
It was the wishes of the late Peter Bray, who died 17th July 2023 that all collections from his funeral be donated to the Richmond Rugby Club Heavies Foundation. As a long life member of the club, and whose son Matt Bray played throughout his early years it was fitting that this money be passed on to such a worthwhile cause. From Peter and the wider Bray family we hope this money is put to great use.
Well done on the walk and all you do for x
Well done Ray
Good luck from the team at Sovereign
Donation made in memory of Peter Bray
With thanks to Hugo Tugman
Sorry I was unable to attend the luncheon