Following the replacement of the boilers in 2023 we are turning to the next phase of upgrades and specifically ways to materially improve our energy cost efficiency (utility costs being the second largest business cost to NRFC).

We have embarked on upgrading all of the training pitch floodlights to LEDs and installing solar panels on our large south facing clubhouse. The total cost is £149,000 but the payback period for this total investment is less than five years (as we will use all electricity generated for own use and sell any excess back to the Grid.

To date through a combination of allocated club reserves and a specific £20,000 match funded Grant from Greenham Trust, we will have raised 44% of the total project cost.

We are now seeking to raise the £64,000 balance from a combination of:
- general fundraising across all playing and non-playing sections, members and supporters of the club
- other grants
- club sponsors and other users of our facilities.

This project is listed on Greenham Common Trust’s Good Exchange platform (project no.20484) with the link shown below. All personal donations are eligible for Gift Aid and have match funding approval from Greenham Trust.

The material improvement in NRFC’s financial performance over the last five years means that we are now in a position to plan for and take on major capital expenditure improvements to our facilities.

https://app.thegoodexchange.com/project/20484/newbury-rugby-football-club-ltd/sustainable-lighting-and-energy-project

Please help support the club in this very important upgrade to our facilities