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Common Questions

FAQs

REQUESTING BOOTS...

Do I qualify for a free pair of boots?

You (or your child) qualify for a free pair of boots to be sent to you if you play (or are going to play) rugby at a UK based rugby club (rugby union, rugby league or touch rugby).   When you request a pair (using our online boot request form) you will be asked where you play (or are intending to play) rugby.

How do you deliver boots to me?

We arrange free* delivery by TNT/FedEx.   This requires you to share your: address, email and a telephone number with us on our online boot REQUEST form.    *subject to the kind support of partner organisations 

How long will it take to get boots to me?

We aim to send boots or respond to requests within 14 days however this can sometimes be longer if our team of volunteers are away on holiday.   

Do you have all sizes of boots?

Yes, we generally have a good range of boots in stock, however, sometimes we do run out of specific sizes (especially large adult sizes 10+).   If this is the case we aim to let you know within 14 days.

My boots have been sent but have not arrived?

Please let us know and we will contact the courier company.

My rugby club has a boot exchange can RugbyBootBank® help?

No, we do not provide boots to support club's boot exchanges but members of the club can request and donate boots.   RugbyBootBank® is likely to have access many more size options.

I play rugby outside the UK may I request a pair of boots?

Sorry no, postage is expensive and our donors have given boots to RugbyBootBank® to be used in the UK..

DONATING BOOTS...

I have boots to donate to RugbyBootBank® will you collect them?

Yes, we arrange free* collection of donated boots by TNT/FedEx.   This requires you to share your: address, email and a telephone number with us on our online boot DONATE form.   We aim to respond to requests within 14 days

*subject to the kind support of partner organisations 

How do I package boots ready for collection?

Please gives the boots a quick clean and pop them into a postal bag or box.   After you have completed the DONATE form our team will book a courier collection and you will be sent an consignment label (by TNT/FedEx) to attach to the parcel.

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE...

Can my school hold a boot appeal for RugbyBootBank®?

Yes - we would be happy to help co-ordinate a school collection.

Can I start my own RugbyBootBank®?

RugbyBootBank® is a registered trademark with the UK Government and is protected under UK law.

Can I help coordinate RugbyBootBank® collections and deliveries?
We would be keen to speak to anyone willing to give up their time to help make a difference.   Please email us rugbybootbank@gmail.com

 

 

More questions?

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