To further support our drive to bring greater diversity & inclusion to our game, Ipswich YM RUFC are pleased to suport the 'Brian Williams Foundation Grant', set up to support disadvantaged youngsters in their rugby activity.

Brian Williams was a previous President of both Ipswich YM and the RFU. He believed that grass roots rugby should be available for all - no matter what their ability or background. This core value is something that continues to underpin everything we do. Through the kind support of our Sponsors, the Club is now open to applications from individuals who wish to apply for a hardship grant which is designed to help meet costs associated with playing such as registration fees and kit.

The grants can be accessed by any parent for a child under the age of 18. It is there to support age grade players from disadvantaged backgrounds in paying club membership fees, purchasing training and club kit.

How to apply? Applications are made by way of submission of an application form to a panel of the Club Committee members, who will take an assessment of your eligibility.

Applications are now open and will continue to remain open for the rest of the year.

What is needed for the assessment?

You will be asked to tell us about your circumstances, this information is used to support your application, we ask you to provide any relevant documentation that you think may be useful to assist the panel in their decision.

Ipswich YM has secured funds to support disadvantaged young people at the club. Parents can apply for a grant to contribute to membership fees and/or buy kit for economically disadvantaged children and young people up to age 18.

Contribution to membership fees: Ipswich YM will contribute up to 100% of the annual costs of membership.

Kit and boots: Ipswich YM will pay the full cost for playing kit and gum shields. These items are purchased from the Club Store All applications are reviewed by a committee panel. The panel's decision is final.

Data Privacy* If you are a parent, please confirm you consent to sharing your child's data/your child consents to their data being shared. If you are a club representative applying on behalf of a player, please confirm you have obtained consent from the player and their parent to share their data.

Data Protection* I consent to the information I have provided being held and used by Ipswich YM RUFC for grant monitoring and administrative purposes. (Further information about how we protect your data is available on our website)