Gloucester Rugby have announced plans for a fan-led fundraiser to protect the future of the club.
The Cherry and Whites have called on supporters to contribute towards the club’s academy system and training centre at home ground Kingsholm.
The club announced they made a loss of about £500,000 in their latest accounts as the English game struggles to turn a profit.
Gloucester have labelled the enterprise ‘A Piece of Holm’ – a reference to their home ground since 1891.
“A Piece of Holm is seeking to raise investment to support Gloucester Rugby’s ambition to realise its vision, developing local, home-grown talent to create a world-class environment for future Cherry and White greats,” said a statement on investment platform Republic., external
“Investment will go directly to the academy system and training centre at Kingsholm, creating an unrivalled space to grow and develop our talent pool, across both women and men’s teams, contributing to our key objective; a sustainable professional rugby business, protecting the future of this great club and its place at the heart of the community.”
Gloucester currently sit ninth in the early Prem standings, one of just two sides without a league win this season.
Their women’s team – Gloucester-Hartpury – have won three consecutive PWR titles.
