A BUZZ IS BUILDING AROUND THE CLUB THIS SUMMER

Mon 01 Jun 2026 17:51

A buzz is building around the club as the winter season draws to a close.
  
There has been notable sporting success. We have built on our National League representation, won leagues, and reached the business end of cup competitions across all our sections (see below for details).
  
We also have a new outlook from our social space. This has received many favourable comments and is only the start of the improvements planned. Once the terraces, fixtures & fittings, lighting, etc., are in place, we will have a facility to take pride in and to cherish.
  
Cash flow management is now of paramount importance. We and our appointed solicitors are progressing the due diligence process for our loan with Charity Bank as quickly as we can. We have also submitted sizeable VAT overpayment claims. 
  
The fundraising response has been fantastic - members have raised almost £165,000 from one-off donations, Buy a Brick, regular donations and over £7K from fundraising events - yet (there is always a but) we still have a gap in funding to find; which in my opinion is a bridgeable one. 
 
While we have raised a stunning sum in donations already, if we can markedly widen member commitment to the club’s future, that could make all the difference. One brick in our legacy wall, for instance, from even 30% of our membership and their contacts would improve both the speed and finish of what we can build. It also broadens our felt ownership of the project, a legacy moment that builds a thriving future for and a deeper sense of belonging to our magnificent club.
  
 There may also be people who would like to make specific donations towards certain requirements: the lighting, the furniture, or something else that you think will really bring the place to life. If so, please reach out. 
  
Thank you for all that you have already given; it has truly helped those driving the development on your behalf dedicate so much time to the cause. 
  

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