Sports clubs and good causes across the north east in need of a cash boost are being encouraged to sign-up to a fundraising afternoon launched by Newcastle Greyhound Stadium.
The Fossway venue will host its latest Fund-Racer on Saturday, December 14, with six teams of up to 100 guests each invited trackside to raise up to £1,100 for their chosen cause.
Sports clubs, community centres, charities and individual fundraisers are invited to take part with the venue distributing 100 free tickets to each team to sell on to friends, family, colleagues or supporters of a particular cause.
All profits generated from ticket sales are retained by the fundraiser, with each team having the chance to top-up monies raised on the night by striking it lucky in a trap challenge competition between other groups in attendance.
It’s an opportunity for groups to raise over £1,000 on the night, and Newcastle Stadium General Manager Ian Walton is encouraging teams to register before spaces fill up.
“We recognise times are challenging financially for many good local causes, particularly during the winter months,” said Ian. “Asking people to part with their cash can be difficult, so the Fund-Racer is our solution to supporting groups and individuals raising money for a particular cause.
“Ticket sales alone have the potential to raise up to £1,000, so we encourage anyone interested in learning more to get in touch with our team today.
“We’ve deliberately extended spaces to organisations outside the charity sector too. We appreciate there is a huge volume of sports clubs and community centres who can use our Fund-Racer to help fund new equipment or provisions that will serve a positive purpose to local people.
“We’re expecting interest for the event to be high so anyone wishing to sign-up to the event should do so as soon as possible. We hope to welcome plenty of people trackside and raise plenty of funds in the process.”
Sports clubs, community centres and other good causes interested in registering for Newcastle Stadium’s Fund-Racer on Saturday, December 14, should email info@newcastle-greyhounds.co.uk or call 0191 210 5300.
Doors open on the day at 1.30pm with race one beginning an hour later.
