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Buckinghamshire Rugby Football Union
Welcome to the Buckinghamshire County Rugby Football Union website. It contains useful information about our people, clubs, referees and activities, including details of the County’s officers, committees, meetings, etc. I hope you find it a useful reference tool.
I would especially like to thank all our partners, sponsors and Vice-Presidents for their continued commitment to Bucks rugby; we value greatly your help and support.
Peter Kyte, Chairman, Bucks RFU
Contact Information
Please go to the Bucks Handbook 2009 link on the left hand menu to access the latest information.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RFU ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 8pm on the 20th of July
This year's AGM will be held on the 20th of July at Aylesbury Rugby Football Club. Any nominations should be passed to the secretary, Mike Wild.
Youth News
Three Bucks players help England Under 18's complete a clean sweep this season
 For more information, go to the Youth Rugby Section and click on 'Youth News'
Nominations are now required for the Buckinghamshire U14 County Rugby Trials on Sunday 5 July at Amersham and Chiltern Rugby Club
RFU establishes Club Financial Helpline
The RFU has established a Financial Helpline for member clubs worried about how they will be affected by the economic downturn. It is managed by Malcolm Duncan, the former RFU Council member for Staffordshire, who is an expert in club finance. He is available to review any request for advice from clubs and provide them with support from a network of volunteers and RFU staff throughout the country.
"The concern is that there are clubs out there who will face financial difficulties during the downturn, including things like the loss of sponsorship income and cashflow problems," said Malcolm. The biggest danger is that these clubs won't realise that they are running into problems until it's too late, so the message is that they should carefully review their finances and expenditure and take action as soon as possible.
"We have a network of very experienced people who can assist them throughout the country as well as specialist help they can access at Twickenham."
The number to call for advice is 01782 610315 and the service operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm. Click here for further information
Club Legal Helpline
The RFU also operates a legal helpline (0870 060 3437) providing access to independent legal advice on all aspects of rugby operations and management. The legal helpline operates Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, excluding Bank Holidays.
Club Legal Status
The RFU is also concerned about the number of clubs which have unincorporated legal status and the consequent personal financial risk to their committee members and officers. "Certainly all clubs ought to consider whether they should become a limited company," added Malcolm.
Click here for more information about becoming a limited company, industrial & provident society or registering as a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) is available in the Club Management section.
Companies Act 2006 compliance - Incorporation. Companies Ltd by Guarantee please note that the existing template for memorandum and articles can only be used up until 1 October 2009. For those clubs and CBs considering incorporating after 1 October 2009, a new template based on the new model articles is being drafted by the RFU in order to be Companies Act 2006 compliant. A note of the changes needed, and the amended Articles, will be posted on the website shortly. For the most up to date information please click here
For further information, please contact Karena Vleck
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