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Mingenew Race Club and Community TAB have joined forces to raise funds for the Mingenew Primary School P&C at the annual Mingenew Races on Saturday 13 March.

Mingenew Race Club Secretary Rikki Smith said supporting communities is highly valued and the support provided is well received.

"We value the Community TAB involvement as it assists our community groups in raising funds," Rikki said.

"Mingenew Races is held in the Midwest, it provides great country atmosphere, and is an enjoyable day out for the whole family with kids entertainment."

"The P&C will be fundraising for the Senior Group of the school and will raise funds on the day through stall offering items for sale."

Community TAB will match funds raised on the day up to $2,000.

RWWA Chair Jeff Ovens said the positive effects of the Community TAB program have been extensive for regional WA, with 48 of WA's race clubs based in regional communities.

"RWWA recognises that race clubs across WA play an important role in their community, contributing both economically and socially, with partnerships like these an example of the strong connection race clubs have within the communities in which they operate," Jeff said.

"Community TAB is proud to play our part in giving back to the community, and our donation to Mingenew Primary School P&C is just one of more than 50 community organisations that will be supported as part of the program."

The Community TAB dollar matching program has been in effect from early 2015 and has since raised over $700,000 for not-for-profit organisations around WA through partnerships with local race clubs.