On Friday 15 November, over 2000 rugby fans gathered at Hereford Rugby Club for the fourth annual Apple Cup. The much-anticipated match between Hereford Cathedral School and Hereford Sixth Form College delivered an exciting evening of sport while raising over £3,800 for the Herefordshire Community Foundation’s Sport Fund.
The two rugby captains were delighted to present a cheque to CEO Bridie Sullivan and Chairman Frank Myers in early December.
Bridie Sullivan said: “The Herefordshire Community Foundation is delighted to be chosen as this year’s Apple Cup charity. It’s great to see such enthusiastic fundraising efforts from Hereford Cathedral School and Hereford Sixth Form College. This donation to the HCF Sports Fund will support grassroots sports activities across Herefordshire and help nurture future talent. A huge thanks to both teams for their fantastic performance on the pitch.”
The fund supports a wide range of community organisations across Herefordshire in achieving their sporting and social goals. Beneficiaries include clubs for football, rowing, boxing, swimming, riding for the disabled, and pétanque, as well as community interest companies focused on activities like dance, yoga, and circus skills.
The Apple Cup has once again demonstrated the power of sport to bring communities together – not only through competition but also through meaningful support for local causes.
Main photograph: Cheque presentation with (left to right) HCF Chairman Frank Myers, HCF CEO Bridie Sullivan, HSFC Sport Academy Coordinator Andy Douthwaite, HSFC Rugby Team Captain Henry, and HCS Team Captain Sam.
