Chiefs Supporters Club
Successful Applications!
At the beginning of 2017/18 Rugby Union season the Exeter Chiefs Supporters Club introduced a ‘Small Grants Scheme’ to support our aim of providing financial and practical support to deserving causes connected to the sport of Rugby Union and especially to Youth Development. Details of this scheme and how to apply are on our website CLICK HERE.
In the first year of its introduction we received ten applications for grants. Of these ten, six were successful, two deferred to a later date due to possible Insurance claims, and two refused by the committee as not being within our remit. The successful applicants were as follows:
North Taunton RFC Junior Section for kit. £500
Torquay Athletic U11’s for new tackle and ruck bags. £200
Crediton RFC Ladies Section for training equipment. £500
Exeter Saracens Junior Section towards a Defibrillator £500
Paignton RFC Youth Section for training equipment. £500
Bodmin Junior Rugby for training equipment. £500
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For the season 2018/19 the Exeter Chiefs Supporters Club Committee agreed to set aside a further £3,000 for the Small Grants Scheme. The following grants were agreed and awarded.
Crediton RFC U9’s to Colts and 3 girls teams for training kit. £500
Teignmouth RFC Under 15’s for tackle shields and bags. £500
Torquay RFC U12’s for tackle shields. £300
Teignmouth RFC Colts for upgrading tackle kit. £500
Devonport Services RFC Senior and U18’s Ladies section for kit. £500
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2019/2020 season we have awarded grants to the following clubs:
Salcombe RFC for new tackle bags £250
Ilfracombe RFC Youth Section for new tackle mats and bags £500
Crediton RFC 11 x Junior and Girls teams for updated First-Aid Kits £400
Exeter Athletics girls U13 for new training equipment packages £500
Paignton RFC Youth for junior tackle shields and Respect barrier kit £400
Exeter Athletics under 11’s for body pads and speed and agility kit £400
Exmouth RFC Junior Club for British Standard Compliant First-Aid kits £450​
2020/21 Season
The Covid pandemic made for a very difficult season for all Clubs including the Supporters Club. Nevertheless grants have were awarded to the following successful applicants.​
Tiverton RFC Juniors £500
Withycombe Under 14s £500
Plymstock Albion Oaks £500
Withycombe Juniors £254
Newton Abbot Under 7s £300
Tiverton Under 13s & U14s £450
Exeter Athletic Under 8s £492
Lankelly Fowey RFC £500
Saltash RFC Under 13s £500
Plymstock Albion Oaks £500
Salcombe Rugby Youth £200
Brixham Rugby Cubs £280
Totnes RFC Youth £540
Crediton RFC Juniors £488​
2021/22 Season Grants
​Exeter Athletic - £481
Exeter Athletic under 10’s - £489
Newton Abbot RFC - £432
Bideford U 8’s - £500
Newton Abbot U12’s - £500
Buckfastleigh Ramblers - £500
Kingsbridge RFC - £500
Exeter Athletic - £400
2022/23 Season Grants
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Brixham Rugby Cubs - £250
Newton Abbot U 12's - £494
Exeter Athletic U15's - £500
Newton Poppleford School - £320
Brixham Rugby Cubs Say Thanks!
2023/24 Season Grants
Newton Abbot U9's - £490
Torquay U14's - £500
Torquay U14s with their new shirts
Newton Abbot U9s show off their new tackle bags and post protectors
2024/25 Season Grants
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Newton Abbot £500 towards scrummaging machine
South Molton RFC Panthers Girls section £500
Brixham RFC Rugby Cubs £280
Devon Deaf Rugby £348.60
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Other sponsorships during this period:
Exeter Rugby £2,689.99 Score Board
Exeter College £2,000
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South Molton girls looking very smart in their new shirts
Brixham Rugby Cubs with their new equipment
2025/26 Season Grants
Exeter Athletic RFC Towards new rugby posts £500