Charities and good causes across Birmingham in need of a cash boost are being encouraged to sign-up to a new fundraising initiative launched by Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium.
The Aldridge Road venue will host its first Fund-Racer on Saturday, November 16, with six teams of up to 100 guests each invited trackside to raise up to £900 for their chosen cause.
Charities, sports clubs, community centres and individual fundraisers are invited to take part with Perry Barr distributing 100 free tickets to each team to sell on to friends, family, colleagues or supporters of a particular cause.
All profits generated from ticket sales are retained by the fundraiser, with each team having the chance to top-up monies raised on the night by striking it lucky in a trap challenge competition between other groups in attendance.
It’s an opportunity for groups to raise up to £900 on the night, and Perry Barr Stadium General Manager Chris Black is encouraging teams to register before spaces fill up.
“We recognise times are challenging financially for many good local causes,” said Chris. “Asking people to part with their cash can be difficult, so the Fund-Racer is our solution to supporting groups and individuals raising money for a particular cause.
“Ticket sales alone have the potential to raise up to £800, so we encourage anyone interested in learning more to get in touch with our team today.
“We’ve deliberately extended spaces to organisations outside the charity sector too. We appreciate there is a huge volume of sports clubs and community centres who can use our Fund-Racer to help fund new equipment or provisions that will serve a positive purpose to local people.
“We’re excited by the Fund-Racer’s potential and hope it can make a difference to Birmingham and the surrounding areas.”
Charities, sports clubs and other good causes interested in registering for Perry Barr’s Fund-Racer on Saturday, November 16, should email info@perrybarr-greyhounds.co.uk or call 0121 331 3900.
Doors open on the night at 6pm with the first of 12 races beginning an hour later.
