Importance of being a Friend to the Trust
Without the on-going support of our rugby Friends and their generosity, life-changing initiatives for our seriously injured players could not be realised. Funds raised from our Friends programme help with everyday needs such as wheelchairs and physical therapy but also contribute to major initiatives including the on-going research in to spinal injury treatments, prostheses and medications promoting nerve cell regeneration.
Your friendship and generosity helps our seriously injured players live their lives to the full.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Who can become a Friend?
There are 36 seriously injured players across the Island of Ireland and we have Friends from all four provinces.
An individual, a Club or a School can join our rugby family and become a Friend to the Charitable Trust.
How much is it to join?
Individual:
- ROI: €150 per annum
- NI: £130 per annum (or €150 sterling equivalent)
Club / School:
- ROI: €250 per annum
- NI: £220 per annum (or €250 sterling equivalent)
Rewarding our Friends – Individuals
Once you sign up to become a friend, you will receive exclusive Charitable Trust Friends gifts.
As an individual, you will receive a Friends Charitable Trust Pin Badge and your choice of an exclusive gift from our Canterbury and Heritage range:
- Canterbury Backpack
- Canterbury Boot Bag
- Canterbury Cap
- Canterbury Sports Bag
- Rugby Beanie
- Rugby Scarf
- Heritage Bow Tie
- Heritage Tie
REMEMBER – every year you are a member, you will get to choose a new Friends Gift!
You will also receive updates from the Charitable Trust as well as opportunities to win unique prizes during the year.
Rewarding our Friends – Clubs & Schools
Rugby Clubs and Schools who become a Friend to the Trust receive an exclusive signed “Friends Membership” frame featuring our Friends Ambassadors and your Club / School name.
The IRFU Charitable Trust Friends Ambassadors include Bundee Aki, Rory Best, Eimear Considine, Tadhg Furlong and Robbie Henshaw.
Clubs and Schools will also receive updates from the Trust as well as opportunities to win unique and exclusive prizes during the year.
Watch this space!
The IRFU Charitable Trust is registered with Just Giving to make it easier for you to raise funds and alert your friends.
Check out our Just Giving page to donate now.
