Option 1: Remain at Roundstone Lane & Self Fund
If we remain at Roundstone Lane and do not sell any part of it, can we afford to fund the items we would like?
Fundin g the club’s rugby is always a challenge particularly given elements outside the club’s control, such as weather and appetite for attendance at matches. In addition, sponsorship and pitch-side advertising are also dependent upon gaining sponsors’ support for the club ahead of other organisations/interests.
The financial benefits of hiring space, external (eg. circus, concerts etc) and internal (eg. conferences, meetings, wakes etc) should not be overlooked.
In brief: -
Clubhouse needs attention – maintenance & improvement - Tired pitches - No Artificial or Hybrid pitches - Expensive servicing of debt - Debts continue - Inadequate changing facilities - Car parking problems - Inadequate commercial facilities - First floor Toilets
What significant and cost effecting changes have occurred since 1978 when the clubhouse was built and pitches laid out? Leagues were introduced in 1987 as a result of which the cost of transport to matches has increased. Squad sizes have increased. Clubhouse was extended in 1996 by 9.5m (length) x 12.5m (width) with the benefit of a Lottery Grant (£89,000) and other loans & grants. Since the game went ‘Open’ in 1995 some players and coaches have been paid. In addition, at National League Levels 3 & 4, the cost of transport to league matches up and down and across England has not been cheap. During the past 15 years the average annual 1 st & 2 nd XVs teams’ Budget has been £185,000. Payments to players make up between 50% and 60% of that budget. The current annual cost of travel, with no support from the RFU, is approximately £13,000 per annum. Women’s and Girls’ Rugby has been introduced. The total rugby spend has increased over the last 5 years with the biggest increase being Girls’ Rugby, Junior Rugby and Colts Rugby; the club invests triple the amount in to these sections than in the past. Social Rugby for both Men’s an d Women’s Rugby has stayed at a static level of budget funding. The main pressures on the present facilities are two-fold: (a) Minis, Juniors & Girls rugby on Sundays. The club should be able to manage time/space and use of pitches better to avoid overcrowding etc. Other clubs survive with smaller fields. (b) Car Parking on Saturdays for Home 1 st XV League matches. This will be a continuing and increasing problem as support for the club grows.
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