BITA - Charity Case Study

It's always been a pleasure for our team to be involved with a growing community of forward thinking fellow fundraisers. An expanding group that makes it their mission to combine networking values with making a difference within their industry.

We were fortunate to be part of their recent Golf Day last week at the picturesque Foxhills County Club. A brilliant day of golf and of course crucially fundraising!

BITA

BITA was founded in 2012 by our President Paul Whitnell, with a view to creating a not-for-profit organisation that would work with businesses and business leaders closely, to offer advice, introductions and a platform for growth.

The British and Irish Trading Alliance is an non-profit networking organisation with a vibrant community of businesses that are invested in each other's success. We host networking, educational and social events online and in venues across all our chapters in the UK and Ireland, and have a Global Forum which includes the USA and Australia. We pride ourselves on the ability to match buyers to suppliers and vice versa.

Our values

Our mission and ethos are supported by values that have evolved over time with a commitment to providing quality and assistance to our membership and supporters.

Integrity Our intentions are clear, transactions are transparent and trust is paramount

Passion We celebrate and encourage, generosity of spirit, giving of time and expertise, sharing of knowledge and contacts

Delivery

We do what we say
We never give up
We communicate respectfully

Our mission is to help more people and influence further; as a collective

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Restart RPA - Charity Case Study

February 23, 2024

With years of constant cut-throat and hard hitting battles, a Rugby player's career isn't short of any form of risk for a serious injury to occur. For those who unfortunately have their careers ended prematurely, often they find themselves asking 'what's next?' No athlete should face this constant uncertainty and lack of support just because the sport they play involves more risks. However one charity has dedicated its time, making sure no Rugby player should be forgotten and left to suffer. Restart RPA (The Rugby Players Association) Restart is the official charity of The Rugby Players Association (RPA) and we are dedicated to supporting elite men's and women's rugby players suffering from serious injury, illness or hardship. We provide financial and practical support to players and their families during difficult times, including help with the cost of medical treatment, rehabilitation equipment and disability support. We’re also there when players need emotional support to help with mental health issues, by providing a 24/7 Confidential Counselling Service. We receive no government or lottery funding so the work we do is funded entirely through voluntary donations and fundraising activity. We completely rely on the support of businesses, rugby supporters, fundraisers, generous donors and the players themselves to raise funds each year for those in need. A considerable amount of pro bono support is given by the Rugby Players Association including staff time, office space and fundraising opportunities at high-profile commercial events. Former England and Wasps player, Damian Hopley was forced to retire from the professional game in 1998 due to a career-ending knee injury. The lack of support available to professional players at that time motivated Damian to found the RPA later that same year and then Restart as the charitable arm of the organisation in 2001. We work simultaneously with the RPA to represent players, giving them the voice they deserve and also providing them with support when they have nowhere else to turn.