Collie Race Club and Community TAB to fundraise for local Pony Club
Collie Race Club and Community TAB have joined forces to raise funds for Collie Pony Club at the annual Collie Cup on Saturday 24 October.
Collie Race Club Treasurer Rosanne Pimm said the Community TAB program has had a positive impact on local community groups with limited fundraising opportunities.
“Collie Race Club welcomes the opportunity to support community groups to raise much needed funds for their club, which are supported by volunteers who deserve to be rewarded for the many voluntary hours contributed,” Ms Pimm said.
“Collie Pony Club provides the facility for horse loving children and young adults in the Collie area to live their dreams, and each year endeavours to raise funds to improve its facilities through upgrades.”
“The upgrades will deliver a modern facility for its members and volunteers and help recognise the Collie Pony Club as a suitable club for those interested in equine pursuits.”
Community TAB will be matching funds raised on the day up to $2,000.
RWWA Chair Jeff Ovens said the positive effects of the Community TAB program have been extensive for regional WA, with 48 of WA’s race clubs based in regional communities.
“RWWA recognises that race clubs across WA play an important role in their community, contributing both economically and socially, with partnerships like these an example of the strong connection race clubs have within the communities in which they operate,” Mr Ovens said.
“Community TAB is proud to play our part in giving back to the community, and our donation to Collie Pony Club is just one of more than 50 community organisations that will be supported as part of the program.”
The Community TAB dollar matching program has been in effect from early 2015 and has since raised over $600,000 for not-for-profit organisations around WA through partnerships with local race clubs.