Community Day will see Bristol Bears Community Foundation takeover the matchday as Bears host Exeter Chiefs at Ashton Gate on Saturday, March 22nd (5.30pm KO).
We’ll be shining a spotlight on our award-winning Foundation, which delivers a wide range of targeted programmes to thousands of people every year in Greater Bristol, with a bumper afternoon of demonstrations, activities and fundraising in Bear Country.
Everyone who purchases a ticket for the fixture will be supporting the Foundation, with £1 from every ticket sold going towards the charity’s life-changing work, with supporters able to learn more about how the money will be making a difference on the matchday.
FOUNDATION IMPACT
- Bristol Bears Community Foundation supports more than 5,000 people every year across Greater Bristol with a wide range of programmes
- The Foundation’s delivery is organised into four key focus areas: Education & Skills, Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Community Rugby
- Delivers 14 community projects working with people as young as 5 in primary schools to 95 with our Older Adults projects in areas of deprivation
- Work in 42 schools across Primary, Secondary and Alternative Schools
- Bright Sparks engaged with 180 boys in secondary schools with 96% saying the project enabled them to improve attendance, punctuality and behaviour
- Foundation works with 187 SEND participants (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities)
The money raised by Community Day will support the Foundation’s Bright Sparks programme, which is aimed at improving access to sports, education, and wellbeing for some of the most disaffected young people in the most deprived areas of our city.
Bright Sparks harnesses the Bears brand and the power of sport to work with young people with challenging behaviour in local secondary schools, providing the tools to those who struggle in a traditional classroom setting to reach their potential.
Working with young people identified as being at risk from issues such as permanent exclusion, anti-social behaviour and crime, Bright Sparks equips them with the skills and confidence to support their journey in education and increase aspirations.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION
With £1 from every ticket sold going towards the Foundation, you will be supporting the charity’s life-changing work just by purchasing a ticket for the Derby Weekend clash.
Guests in hospitality will be able to enter a silent auction to win a range of signed Bears memorabilia and exclusive prizes, with all the funds donated to the Foundation.
Fans can also donate to the Foundation by texting ‘5BEARS’ to 70460 to donate £5 while Bears fans can also bring a quid for the matchday bucket collections on the day.
With a variety of ways to get involved, join us in celebrating the Foundation and raising vital funds for the charity as it continues to help improve the lives of people in Bristol.
TICKET INFORMATION
All Season Ticket holders have a unique Mates Rates code for this fixture to pass to friends and family to claim two tickets at £20 each, anywhere in the ground.
All 2024/25 Bristol Bears Members can claim a £20 ticket for this game, available in Dolman Stand Wings, South Stand and Family Area. Become a Member today here.
You can enhance your matchday with one of our Hospitality offerings, with both The Crossbar and Cow & Sow packages available now. Click here to find out more.
Thank you for supporting the work of Bristol Bears Community Foundation!
