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Donations

British Barbell is a non-profit organisation, therefore all contributions to the Club stay within the Club, ensuring its continued development. While the Club aims to cover it own running cost by 2010, other expenditure relies upon grants and donations. These include development projects (refurbishment and training volunteers), capital expenditure (in particular purchasing equipment) and the Access Scheme (subsidising membership, and other costs for members who would otherwise be unable to afford them).

The Club aims to provide a service open to all members of the community and particularly to young people, which will return many benefits in addition to encouraging participation in the sport and producing talented athletes.

How to Make a Donation

Anyone who is interested in making a financial contribution to the Club is encouraged to initially join the Club as a Supportive member (See 'Membership'). By doing so your name will be added to our distribution list for our monthly newsletter, to keep you informed of the activity in the Club, and forthcoming events and projects. This is in addition to our regularly updated 'Latest News' on the Club website. The Club has its own bank account, and as a member you will be invited to review the accounts at the Club AGM.

When you are ready to make a donation, payments can be made by cash, cheque (payable to 'British Barbell') or by online transfer (account details are given on our Standing Order). In addition if you pay sufficient Income or Capital Gains Tax, by completing our Gift Aid declaration, for every pound donated the Club can reclaim an extra 28p.

If you have any further questions please contact a member of the Committee using the Club email address.

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