Financing our club

We are a strictly amateur club and do not pay any of our players. However we have substantial running costs including CIYMS 'greenfield' costs, buying kit and training equipment, player insurance and IRFU Ulster Branch affiliation fees.  We therefore depend on the support of local businesses to help us pay our bills and keep the club solvent.

Commercial advantages of sponsorship

• Raise your company profile -
• Enhance your company image
• Promote your products
• Increase sales
• Generate goodwill in the local area primarily in East Belfast, North Down and in the wider Ulster rugby community
• Generate business contacts

Branding/advertising opportunities

• Your company branding on kit and club merchandise
• Your company branding on website - over 33,000 visits during 2010/11 season
• A link to your website from www.grosvenorrugby.com (this increases your website ranking in searches due to our extensive links to the international rugby community)
• Your company branding and a link to your website on our regular e-mail circulars (circulation list of 150 members, minimum of 40 club circulars a year = 6,000 views)
• Weekly Man-of-the-match and Match ball sponsorship

Optional extras

• Tickets for Ireland international matches may be available at a negotiated rate
• Use of clubhouse for corporate events/lunches
• Sponsorship of match day lunches
• Sponsorship of our Annual Dinner
• Sponsorship of our Annual Golf Outing

Tax Relief

Your investment in our success may be written off against Corporation Tax and any VAT is reclaimable by your company. Your accountant can advise you on your particular circumstances.

For more details please contact Eddie Briggs, Honorary Secretary at 079 4879 7811