Chester Rugby Union Football Club are celebrating a major new sponsorship deal with one of Chester's most stylish restaurants the Blackhouse Grill

The Blackhouse Grill, owned and operated by leading leisure operators Living Ventures, are delighted to have joined forces with one of Chester's longest standing sporting instututions. Chester Rugby Union Football Club was formed in 1925 and the Blackhouse Grill is proud to be supporting one of Chester's oldest and most distinguished Rugby Union Football Club's.

Living Ventures have agreed to pay an initial sponsorship sum which will go towards new changing facilities which are needed to accommodate the growing number of youth team members.

In addition to the additional sponsorship deal the Blackhouse Grill has also agreed to further support Chester RUFC by joining forces with Chester RUFC via their Gold Loyalty membership card, which all members of the Club are entitled to apply for. Members who sign up to the scheme will receive a discount from their total food bill at the Blackhouse Grill, with a contribution going directly to Chester RUFC.

"The Blackhouse Grill is delighted to announce the sponsorship agreement with Chester Rugby Union Football Club. The new agreement will bring exciting opportunities for the further development of facilities at Chester RUFC. The Club is an integral part of the city's heritage and we are pleased to be playing a small part in its development process, especially as the youth policy of the Club is such a strong one."

Jeremy Roberts, Commercial Director, Living Ventures

Local community groups are to benefit from a serving of extra funding thanks to an innovative new fundraising initiative from local charity and grant maker the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester and Manchester restaurant the Grill On The Alley.

The new membership scheme means regular diners can benefit from discounts and special offers at Grill on the Alley at the same time as donating to the Community Foundation when they dine out at the city centre restaurant.

Those who sign up for the dedicated Community Foundation membership card will benefit from 10% off their food bill at the Grill on the Alley. A further 10% will be matched and paid directly to the Community Foundation. Card holders will also be presented with a selection of monthly promotions available for diners to treat themselves at the restaurant.

Grill on the Alley selected to partner with the Community Foundation as it helps communities across the whole of the Greater Manchester area. To launch the scheme, Community Foundation beneficiary the Bolton Caribbean Elders Luncheon club were invited to make a trip to the city centre to be treated to lunch at the restaurant.

Alex Cardoso manager at Grill on the Alley said: "We chose to work alongside The Community Foundation as it is helping to change local peoples' lives for the better. Our card scheme means that people can have a great meal out and also be aware that they are helping to make a difference right here in Greater Manchester."

Nick Massey, chief executive from the Community Foundation added: "It is great to see a Manchester restaurant commit to its local community in this way. What's even better is that all the funds raised through this card will be matched £ for £ as part of a new government initiative we are running for the next 3 years."

The card will benefit those living in the region who dine regularly in the City Centre and are looking at innovative ways to give something back to the community.

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