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 The Briars Foundation Limited was formed in 1994, by a group of generous members who realised the benefit to the club of building cash reserves for the future development of the club, and to foster the growth of amateur sports in the Burwood / Concord districts.
The objects of The Briars Foundation are to:
- Raise money and provide financial support for amateur sport.
- Invest such money as The Foundation, in its absolute discretion, sees fit; and
- Apply such money for the support and encouragement of amateur sport in such manner as The Foundation, in its absolute discretion sees fit.
Now in it's 89th year we have more sporting members actively playing sport than at any other time in our history. Today, as Briars at Greenlees we have over 1700 members with over 400 of those representing the club in rugby, cricket, men's and women's hockey, men's and women's bowls, squash and netball.
In addition we have a strong junior development programme with teams in junior cricket and hockey competitions, and a development programme in rugby for young boys from Concord and surrounding suburbs.
In its ability to provide financial support for this multi faceted club of ours, The Foundation has never been more relevant than it is today.
Our largest project to date has been the construction of the international standard hockey field at Cintra, Concord.
This was made possible by the Foundation's ability to provide capital funds of $100,000.
This independent source of funds would have been beyond the budget and financial capacity of The Briars Club or of its hockey members.
The superb standard of this facility is one of the major reasons why the club has attracted players of international standard, and why Briars Hockey has risen to the highest level in the state, and why it is the fastest growing sport in the club.
The playing surface was refurbished in December 2006 again with the Foundation's support.
Having been asked by the Australian Rugby Union to establish a junior development programme in 2005, the Rugby Committee applied to The Foundation for financial assistance to purchase the necessary equipment. The Foundation provided $10,000 which otherwise would have been a considerable burden on Rugby's resources.
The Foundation has also recently funded an upgrade of the cricket practice wickets adjacent to Concord High School, and provided some $60,000 to erect night lighting for rugby training at Greenlees Park.
There are two major projects currently under development and consideration.
The first is a plan to establish a new socially active area that will bring the "Briars" to Greenlees. A new space that will allow for the history, culture and traditions to be preserved, and for trophies and memorabilia of the old Burwood clubrooms to be put on display. This will be a part of an overall re development of the clubrooms.
Memorabilia cabinets were installed in 2010
Secondly. A much-needed up grade of the pavilion and change rooms at Rothwell Park, which will be linked to a long-term lease.
As we approach The Briars centenary year in 2018 we are looking for your support to help the club broaden its horizons, take on new challenges, and through the continuing support of amateur sports, provide a fitting nursery for tomorrow's champions.
Club members have in the past chosen to donate money and become members in various ways.
Some have pledged a one-time lump sum. Some have pledged annual amounts.
Others have included the foundation in their wills. One recently deceased member bequeathed the club $25,000. The club has members donating amounts from $200.
To assist The Foundation in raising funds, the Briars Facilities Development Fund has been registered with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF). This enables donations to be fully tax deductible.
Donations must be made to the ASF, however donors may nominate the Briars Facilities Development Fund as their preferred beneficiary. All ASF grants received by the Foundation will be used to assist Briars at Greenlees in upgrading its sporting facilities.
The official ASF donation form which can be downloaded below, enables you to contribute towards the Briars Facilities Development Fund. Please complete the donation form and return it together with your payment to the club's address shown on the top of the form. Please complete all of the information requested on this form, and sign in the relevant sections.
This form should not be used if you choose to make a donation via your will. This should be done by using a separate form that can be downloaded below and by providing a copy of the codicil to your will.
Further information about The Foundation contact the President of The Foundation, Paul Price on 0418 409 648 or email
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MEMBERSHIP
Rugby have been, by far, the most ardent Foundation supporters with over 65% of members coming from Rugby ranks and over 85% of funds from past rugby players.
10 players from the 1964 and 1965 premiership rugby teams are Foundation members. Other sports and premiership teams are urged to get behind the Foundation.
Foundation membership at present by sporting category is:
Rugby 23
Cricket 5
Bowls 1
Squash 1
MEMBERS
CLASS A FOUNDATION Non Voting Member ($100-$2499)
Ray Ackerman
Ken Bell
Ian Blair
Jim Barrett
Colin Dennis
Bob Kersey
Ken Kable
John Metcalf
Bill Marshall
Peter Mansford
Col Rankin
Cec Stevens
F. Tsang
Kerry Trollope
Roger Vanderfield***
Peter Unwin
Don Walker***
George Wright
CLASS B FOUNDATION Member ($2500-$24,999)
Ross Anstey
Andy Clifford
Richard Crookes
John Edmonds
Garnet Green
Bill Hooker
Mike Mathews
John Price
Doug Prowse***
Laurie Routley
John Richards
Tony Wozniak
Warrick Williams
CLASS C FOUNDATION Vice President ($25,000-$49,999)
Mal Goldsmith**
Ian Richard*
John Randle*
Donald Way***
CLASS D FOUNDATION Life Member ($50,000 plus)
Steve Keir
John Singleton*
Chris Walker**
* includes bequest ** plus bequest ***deceased
FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE
DIRECTORS
John Price, Warwick Williams, Ian Blair, Peter Dunlop, Richard Tregeagle, Phil England
PRESIDENT Paul Price
TREASURER Bill Hooker
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