Welcome to Home Turf, the Rugby Football Union’s community relations programme for neighbouring schools, charities and organisations.
Twickenham Stadium is at the heart of the local community and works closely with communities from Isleworth, Hounslow and Feltham in the north and west, to Whitton, Twickenham and Richmond in the south and east.
Stadium facilities are also made available for local organisations’ meetings or events and the RFU works closely with local councils and organisations to minimise disruption from events and maximise the benefit to the locality.
Lineout is a resident’s newsletter is delivered free locally and can be accessed online.
Follow us on Twitter @rfuhometurf and on Facebook rfuhometurf for regular updates around events and live traffic information on event days.
Local groups
The RFU is delighted to offer free room hire for local organisations in the surrounding area. These range from the Live Room Theatre, which is perfect for Arts/Drama/Music, to smaller rooms for meetings. We guarantee 30 slots per year, but will always accommodate local groups where possible.
The room hire cost will be waived, although there may be some small charges depending on the nature of the event and when it takes place. These can be discussed upon enquiry. Room booking enquiries can be made at any time via email.
Event day measures
We aim to ensure that the security and policing around event days are responsive to residents’ needs and feedback is welcome.
Event Day Measures include extra stewards in the streets, mobile toilets, street cleaning, parking controls via CPZ and shuttle buses.
We host a panel of local representatives from the police, council, businesses and residents who regularly meet to discuss any ideas, issues and concerns. You can see the latest minutes here.
Residents ticket ballot
A residents ticket ballot is available for neighbours in TW1/2/3 2 and 77
To be included sign up for an account, apply with current postcode.
Local sponsorship
The RFU has an annual sponsorship fund for local organisations, works in partnership with local primary and secondary schools and with the sport’s regional development staff to encourage rugby development in universities and colleges.
To apply to the RFU’s local sponsorship programme fill in this form.
Contact
For any questions or for more information please contact RFU Community Relations Officer, Chris Donnelly: twickenhamcommunity@rfu.com
Event Day Helpline Number: 07894 814180
Follow us on Twitter @rfuhometurf and on Facebook rfuhometurf for regular updates around events and live traffic information on event days.
Postal address Community Relations, Twickenham Stadium, 200 Whitton Road, Twickenham TW27BA
