of services and events, and a look towards more physical presence in certain key European territories.
UEFA, this funding will be drawn from the surplus of the UCL. The budget increase should be considered in light of the increase of UCC gross revenues for season 23/24, which will grow by at least 200m (vs. core model at €3’500m) due to the back-ending of payments and commercial value to the last year of the 21-24 cycle, which means a minimum incremental impact for UCL Group Stage participating clubs. ECA is a non-profit organisation, and the funding received is used to benefit all of its members. As such, the 2023/24 fiscal year is budgeted to break even. Any financial surplus that arises will be either channelled to reduce the utilisation of UCC funding or allocated to the new ECA Foundation. Alternatively, such surplus might be earmarked as reserves, ensuring greater financial security for the organisation in the future. To achieve this, we will conduct quarterly financial evaluations to closely track progress in relation to the approved budget. This oversight will enable us to optimise resource allocation for the benefit of all members. The Board, Executive Committee and Finance Working Group will oversee these assessments throughout the entirety of the 2023/24 season, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making. Aligned with our well-established principles, we are committed to minimising reliance on UCL revenues which, to date, represent the majority of ECA’s funding. During the 2023/27 cycle, we will look to secure other sources of funding to reduce reliance on contributions solely from the European Club Competitions.
• Increasing the reach of our education and knowledge sharing programmes : The reach of our education and knowledge sharing programmes will expand to include a new version of the renowned ECA Club Management Guide. By optimising online channels, all clubs will be able to access a rich library of information and best practice. • Dedicated Funding to better serve small and medium European clubs: a specific €3.0m pot will be allocated to fund engagement and services focused specifically on the smaller European clubs who are increasingly looking to ECA for tangible support in creating sustainability and success. • Maintaining membership fees at €100 per member. • Additional income generation from the roll-out of certain ECA fee-generating services, with low levels of income assumed in the beginning of this Cycle. Taking all of the above into account, the proposed budget for 2023/24 season is based on a maximum funding request capped at €25.0m including a designated allocation of at least €3.0m for benefit of smaller and newer clubs to ECA. As defined in the existing MoU wit h
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Financial Report 2021/22 and Budget 2022/23 Budget 2023/24
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