Sarah
The story that gave Manchester Select its purpose.
Manchester Select Charity
More than a match.
A community club built around sport, big-hearted events and one simple purpose: raising money for The Christie.
£85,000+ raised1,400+ spectators2 major events
Our charity partner
Proud Sponsors of The Christie charity.
Manchester Select exists to turn the energy of sport into something bigger. Every event brings players, families, supporters and businesses together to help raise funds for The Christie, one of Europe’s leading cancer centres.
See our impactWhere it started
A diagnosis became a reason to bring people together.
Manchester Select grew from a personal story and a shared love of rugby league. Sarah’s diagnosis, and the motivation of Chris and Nick to do something positive, became the spark for an event that could raise money while creating an unforgettable day for the community.
That first idea became a real fixture, bringing elite and community players together in Manchester. The ambition is now bigger: more events, more sports, more people involved and more money raised for causes that matter.
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What sport can do
£85k+Raised for The Christie through Manchester Select events.
1,400Approximate spectators welcomed across our first two events.
2Major charity events that created the foundation for what comes next.
Beyond rugby
More sports.
More impact.
Rugby league started Manchester Select. Our future is about opening the door to more sports, teams and communities.
Rugby LeagueThe sport that started it all.
Women’s SportMore fixtures. More opportunities.
FootballNew teams. New opportunities.
More to comeMore sports. More fundraising.
£79,484
29 September 2024
One day.
Almost 1,000 people.
One incredible result.
The first Manchester Select event turned a charity rugby match into a community movement. The final fundraising total was an extraordinary £79,484.
Read the full storyThe people
People make the difference.
Manchester Select is powered by people who decided to turn a difficult experience into something positive.
Chris
A shared motivation to create something meaningful through sport.
Nick
The idea behind the first charity rugby match and the spark that started it all.
Everyone
Players, families, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who make every event possible.
Event recap
One match. A whole community.
September 2024 brought Manchester Select to life with a charity match against Great Britain Police, alongside a women’s fixture against Keighley Cougars.
The moments
Real people. Real events.
These are the moments behind the numbers — players, families, volunteers and supporters making Manchester Select happen.
Our journey
From one match to a movement.
2024First charity match
Manchester Select vs Great Britain Police, with the women’s fixture added to the day.
£79,484Raised at the first event
Almost 1,000 fans came together to support The Christie.
TodayCommunity club
Growing the team, sponsorship and event programme from Aldwinians RUFC.
NextMore sport. More impact.
New events, new sports and more opportunities for people to get involved.
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Choose a sponsorship level and help us fund the next Manchester Select event. Every package contributes to our fundraising mission.
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Large Shirt / Tournament Sponsorship
£1,000
Premium visibility across the tournament and event materials.
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Ball Sponsorship
£500
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Small Shirt Sponsor
£400
A visible sponsor position on the playing kit.
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Shorts Sponsorship
£250
Support the squad with a branded matchday position.
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Player Sponsorship
£50
Back an individual player and become part of their journey.
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