Finance

Financial sustainability keeps clubs running season after season. This section equips treasurers and committees with the tools to manage club finances responsibly, diversify income, and secure funding — building the financial resilience needed to grow participation and facilities ahead of RWC 2027, and to progress through the Club Impact Program.

Sub-sections

  • Financial Management — Budgeting, reporting and record-keeping templates to keep club finances transparent and audit-ready. Reporting to your state regulator and the ATO is a Bronze requirement, and producing an annual budget steps clubs up to Silver.
  • Fundraising Ideas — Proven fundraising campaigns and activities tailored to community rugby clubs, helping diversify income beyond membership fees.
  • Grants — A guide to available grant programs and support to strengthen applications.
  • Sponsorships — Frameworks and templates for attracting and managing local sponsorship relationships.