RFU funding 2020/21 - Travel costs

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   Given the announcement today that RFU have slashed the general funding by 50% to the Championship clubs has there been anything mentioned within their announcement that travel costs are also going to be reviewed and similarly slashed for clubs at our level for long distance matches?  It's becoming a bit of a joke trying to look for volunteers to help keep rugby clubs afloat at our level (especially treasurers) when there is already so little money and the boat keeps continually being holed by funding decisions from above.
What is the current travel subsidy figure for Level 5 anyway? 

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Dobber Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List British and Irish Lion Joined: 03 Nov 2009 Status: Offline Points: 217	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dobber Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: RFU funding 2020/21 - Travel costs Posted: 12 Feb 2020 at 15:08
	Given the announcement today that RFU have slashed the general funding by 50% to the Championship clubs has there been anything mentioned within their announcement that travel costs are also going to be reviewed and similarly slashed for clubs at our level for long distance matches? It's becoming a bit of a joke trying to look for volunteers to help keep rugby clubs afloat at our level (especially treasurers) when there is already so little money and the boat keeps continually being holed by funding decisions from above. What is the current travel subsidy figure for Level 5 anyway?

Thunderbird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List British and Irish Lion Joined: 11 Sep 2013 Location: East Anglia Status: Offline Points: 171	Post Options Post Reply Quote Thunderbird Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2020 at 15:46
	I think this may answer your question. Following the communication sent on 16 April 2019 to Chairs, Honorary Secretaries and Honorary Treasurers of Constituent Bodies and Clubs outlining the 2019-20 business plan position, please find below detail relating to the above: Travel Funding The communication on 16th April highlighted that total travel and accommodation funding for onshore and offshore league and cup travel for adult male and female teams will be reduced in 2019/20 by approximately a third (from £1.55m to £1.05m). The Community Game Board (CGB) prioritised the preservation of current onshore travel funding levels to male teams at Level 7 and below, and female teams at National Challenge 1 and below. Preservation of current funding levels to onshore teams who travel to the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Isle of Wight for offshore matches, is also prioritised with some increased contributions required from offshore clubs. The above position means that in season 2019-20 there will be approximately a 60% reduction in league travel funding for male teams at Level 6 and women’s teams at Championship 1 and 2, this will be implemented by a 60% reduction in payments at each mileage band. 2019-20 Travel funding reductions Payments will be available for RFU adult (men and women) league competitions for round trip travel distances, and for accommodation costs in excess of 450 miles, and will be paid according to the following schedule: Mileage Amount Mileage Amount 150 + £132 450 + £396 200 + £165 500+ £440 250 + £198 600 + £462 300 + £231 700 + £484 350 + £264 800 + £506 400 + £352 900 + £528 Accommodation 450-699 miles: £230 Accommodation 700+ miles: £460 The final actual mileage and funding calculations for each club will need to be completed by the Divisional Organising Committees (for male teams) and by the RFU centrally (for women’s teams) following confirmation of promotion and relegation, and development of new mileage documents aligning to the above schedule. We will aim to complete this in advance of prior years. A separate mileage schedule will apply for Cup rugby where relevant and a separate communication will follow. If you require any further information, or have any questions, please contact me via the details below, or speak to a member of the RFU Competitions team.

Dobber Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List British and Irish Lion Joined: 03 Nov 2009 Status: Offline Points: 217	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dobber Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2020 at 16:20
	Thanks T-Bird. We'll await with interest news of this being 'adjusted' for 2020/21 by another 60% then...