The Clifton Park club is currently awaiting planning permission for the stand to replace its current facility, which desperately needs to be repaired due to wear and tear and being vandalised.
The expected new Wood-Butler stand - in honour of both Jack M Wood, a former player, captain, president and Lord Mayor of York and Donald Butler, former player, captain and volunteer for 69 years - will cost in the region of £140,000.

The donation will support the stand’s rebuilding costs and comes as part of Persimmon’ Homes’ Community Champions initiative, which sees 64 good causes across Great Britain awarded up to £1,000 every month.

Jonny Frank for the club said: “This support from Persimmon Homes is wonderful news for the club. It will help to get us closer to providing a stand and facilities that both our players and supporters deserve.
“We are hopeful of securing planning consent and our designs for the Wood-Butler stand will make it accessible for all. It will feature accessibility ramps, a specific area for wheelchair users, catering facilities for match days, toilets and storage areas.”

Scott Waters, managing director for Persimmon Homes Yorkshire, said: “Community sporting clubs provide a very important role in the local area, and we are very pleased to support York RUFC’s impressive new stand.”

If you also wish to donate towards the new stand, the details are here:

Please send your donation by cheque made payable to York RUFC and posted to York RUFC, c/o Ian Hessay, Mulgrave Properties, Common Lane, Dunnington, York YO19 5SE or paid to ‘York RUFCtou’ HSBC Acc 83869040, Sort code 40-47-31.
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Stand Supporters Club

The Stand Supporters Club is a great way to be a part of making the Wood-Butler stand happen. To sign up, you need to set up a regular payment of at least £30 per month for 3 years.
In return your name will be added to the Stand Supporters Club board which will take pride of place on the new stand for all to see.

Payment to be made to the ‘York RUFCtou’ HSBC Acc 83869040, Sort code 40-47-31
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Sponsor A Seat.

The new stand will have 150 seats for spectators. We are giving members the opportunity to sponsor a seat. For a donation of £500, your name will be put on a plaque on your chosen seat. You will also receive a season ticket for the first season.

Payment to be made to the ‘York RUFCtou’ HSBC Acc 83869040, Sort code 40-47-31

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Memorial Board.

The ‘Memorial Board’ is a way of remembering those supporters of York RUFC who have passed away recently or a while ago. Relatives or friends who want them to remain in the memories of all at York RUFC can apply to have their name added to the ‘Memorial Board’ which will be displayed in the new stand proudly overlooking the first team pitch. Details on application.

If we can raise sufficient funds, we hope to build the stand during summer 2022, ready for the 22/23 season. Watch this space for further fundraising events through the year.

For all methods of support please email hello@yorkrufc.co.uk so we can record your donation, wording etc. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.