DONATIONS
London Westside is committed to making a positive impact to our London communities. We have approximately 200 players in any given year. Average number of years that our players participate in Westside teams is 6 years. Our players come from a wide range of national and ethnic backgrounds.
To support our objectives and to ensure the widest possible participation we purposefully keep the annual subscription as low as possible. The subscription covers about 30% of the cost to run the 5 Westside teams. The remainder of the costs must be covered through donations. We have recently organised as a charity to make giving easier.
Coach Patrick, who has been involved with Westside since 2012 says, "Never has there been a better time for grassroots basketball to be developed to provide a sporting foundation for the future. The meritocracy of basketball on the court and its ability to bring young people of different demographics and economic status together increases community cohesion as well as social inclusion. That is the power of sport and that is the responsibility we have to the west London community as we work towards having a profound impact on the youth landscape.".
Coach Jimmy continues, "The recent National Championship win of the U18 boys team has provided both the blueprint for future success and inspiration for other young people to succeed. That is invaluable and we hope you can help us toward our vision. Perfect inspiration for young people to choose a different route within youth culture and aspire to be great through sport."
The cost to run the 5 Westside teams is approximately GBP 65,000 per year, please click here for budget. Costs comprise of the practice sessions (court hire, coaches) and playing in the Basketball England season (typically 20 games, court rental, coaches, referees, travel). Additional activities such as holiday practice camps are not considered in this calculation.
THANK YOU! WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR ALL DONATIONS, LARGE AND SMALL!
Please note this is a different account to the one for subscription payments.
HSBC Account Name: Westside Basketball Club
Sort code: 40 02 13
Account: 82014254
PARTNERSHIPS / COLLABORATIONS
The club is always looking for potential partnerships and collaborations. In the past we have partnered with Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea FC. If you would be interested in a partnership / collaboration, please email us to discuss further at [email protected]
Basketball England facts:
The club is always looking for potential partnerships and collaborations. In the past we have partnered with Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea FC. If you would be interested in a partnership / collaboration, please email us to discuss further at [email protected]
Basketball England facts:
- Basketball England has over 33,000 registered players and 10,000 players are under 16
- Attendance at games are often 3,000 spectators
- Major events like Championship finals attract up to 8,000 spectators