The “Friends of Sandal R.U.F.C.” bank account was opened in 1995 and acted as a second account for the Club handling donations. All donations were used to support the fabric of the clubhouse and its infrastructure. When the ‘New’ clubhouse was officially opened on 8th May 1999 the scheme continued to operate as the Friends of Sandal, but donations were not significant amounts.
The demise of the Wakefield R.U.F.C. in 2004 brought an influx of players and members to Sandal along with its ‘200 Club’ which was then amalgamated with the Friends of Sandal to make one scheme. The secretary at Wakefield at the time, Roger Parkinson, brought an amount of money and a number of its members who still are contributors to the 200 club. Over the years, these have been increased by Sandal members.
Membership of the 200 Club is by the purchase of a “block” of 5 numbers which go into a monthly draw. Each “block” costs £5 per month with no limit to the number of “blocks” that can be purchased. Monthly prize money is £240 in the form of winnings ranging from £100 to £15. The draw is made in the middle of each month and is published on the Club’s Website and on the notice board in the clubhouse.
The ‘200 Club’ stays true to its origins and is used solely to support the fabric of the clubhouse and its environs.
The ‘200 Club is administered by a separate committee who consider applications for grants, a few examples of which are listed below.
If you wish to become a 200 Club Member please set up a Standing Order of £5 per month ((or any multiples thereof) to the:-
‘Friends of Sandal R.U.F.C.’ account at Lloyds Bank sort code 30-99-01 Account No. 00286933. Reference ‘your name’.
It is important that you inform the club of your contact details in order that any prizes can be sent on – email the club at ‘sandalrugby@btconnect.com’.

This is a list of just some of the projects funded by the 200 Club over the years.
Materials for car parking on the rear fields £ 300
Perimeter fence around 1st XV pitch £2000
Furniture for lounge £2000
Door down to changing rooms £2000
Outer doors to Chevet Suite £ 874
Drainage to rear fields £2000
Chevet Suite floor refurbishment £1420
P.A. System microphone etc. £ 475
Brushcutter £ 307
Furniture for Milnthorpe Lounge £ 490
Fencing on new pitches £2555
New mower £1000
Security cameras around building £1085
P.A. system, amplifier, speakers etc. £ 980
Car Park Line Marking £ 960

The total amount contributed to the purchase of equipment and the enhancement of the Club’s facilities is approximately £24,000 over some 15 years.