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About Oldham RLFC Foundation

Oldham RLFC and the borough of Oldham have a long tradition of developing the very best local rugby league talent. Oldham's stars have for years gone on to flourish on the international stage, having been developed and nurtured by Oldham and our surrounding community clubs.

Paul Sculthorpe and brother Danny, Barrie McDermott, Iestyn Harris, Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Marc Sneyd and Sir Kevin Sinfield and son Jack. The list of top talent coming out of Oldham underlines the importance of our rugby league communities. It is this history that Oldham RLFC Foundation will build upon.

'Roughyeds 1876' is a partnership between the club and NYCDA, launched in 2024 to raise funds for the club's new Community Foundation and associated player development plans. Fans can support the club by playing the NYCDA Weekly Draw, with all proceeds going to support our valuable work in the community.

Launched in 2025, community, educational, and grassroots rugby league initiatives are delivered across the borough by the ORLFC Foundation (Oldham Rugby League 1876 Foundation, Registered Charity No. 1216982).

Direct Charitable Impact: For every £1 generated, our Foundation delivers £4.08 in measurable Social Return on Investment (SROI) back into the Oldham community (backed by research from Manchester Metropolitan University for the RFL).

Sustainable Growth for Our Town: Your subscription provides the predictable funding needed to power our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, tackling deep-rooted inequalities, inspiring young people, and keeping rugby league thriving at the grassroots level.

Playing takes less than two minutes. Back the Roughyeds, empower the Oldham community, and give yourself the chance to win every week.

General & Lottery Enquiries: lottery@roughyeds.co.uk
Lottery Office: 0161 537 9724
Charity Direct: chris@orlcfoundation.org.uk | 0161 241 6305
Headquarters: Netpar Training Centre, Fields New Road, Chadderton, OL9 8NH
Charity Registration: 1216982

Why everyone's a winner

The great thing about our partnership with the NYCDA Weekly Draw is that not only do you get the chance to win cash every week, the partnership allows the club to raise 10s of £1,000s each year to help it grow and support our work in the local community.

£1,000s in cash prizes every week

You could win as much as £10,000 via the Rollover prize whilst supporting your local club and its player development work.

Every time you play...

Every time you play you support Oldham RLFC Foundation and its commitment to developing and delivering a successful community and player development programme.

Every time you play you support Oldham RLFC Foundation and its commitment to grow our burgeoning community and youth player development programmes as a power for good in the local community.

Where does your money go?

All proceeds generated through the 'Roughyeds 1876' weekly draw partnership are ring-fenced for the ORLFC Foundation to deliver targeted community projects across our three core pillars:

1. Social Impact & Health Inequalities

Tackling Deprivation & Health Gaps: With 35% of Oldham's neighbourhoods ranked among England's 10% most deprived, we deliver targeted physical activity, healthy eating, and nutrition programmes to combat obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Mental Health Collaboration: Partnering with healthcare providers and delivering evidence-based initiatives - such as Ahead of the Game and State of Mind workshops - across local schools, workplaces, and community hubs.
Social Mobility & Employability: Equipping local young people and adults with accredited qualifications, BTEC pathways, digital literacy, numeracy, and vocational apprenticeships.

2. Rugby League Development & Player Pathways

Oldham Talent Pathway (Ages 12-18): Developing local talent through structured Lions Talent Pathway coaching sessions, academies, and scholarship programmes designed to nurture home-grown stars.
Women & Girls Rugby League: Powering the growth of the Roughyeds Women's squad and engaging young girls through early-participation programmes like Rugbees (ages 7-11).
Inclusive & Disability Rugby League: Establishing fully supported Disability Rugby League programmes to ensure sport is accessible to everyone.
Grassroots Club Support & CPD: Delivering coach development (UKCC Level 1-2 , Coaching CPD and masterclasses with first-team coaching staff) to community clubs across Oldham, including Waterhead, Saddleworth Rangers, Oldham St Annes, Higginshaw, and Limehurst.

3. Community Safety & Youth Diversion

Youth Diversionary Programmes: Partnering with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour, crime, and county lines exploitation by channelling energy into sport.
Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Camps: Providing high-quality coaching, fun multi-sport activities, and free hot, nutritious meals during school holidays for children from low-income families.
Trauma-Informed Support & Community Pride: Using the heritage and pride of the Roughyeds crest to foster social cohesion, build mutual respect, and create safe, welcoming spaces across the borough.

Our Proven Track Record
In 2025 alone, Foundation initiatives delivered real, measurable change:

340+ boys and girls active in the Oldham Pathway programme.
1,000+ hours of professional coaching delivered in local schools and communities.
625+ school pupils engaged in Rugby League festivals and curriculum delivery.
303 children supported with free sport and hot meals across our summer HAF camps.
38 registered players in the newly formed Roughyeds Women's squad.
£100,000+ invested directly into community facility upgrades at the Netpar Training Centre in Chadderton.