Contributions To The Playing Budget

[GarySTFC]

With the concerns of last season and individuals contributing to the budget, it is something we could investigate this season?

 

I use Wealdstone as the example:

 

http://www.come-to-wealdstonefc.co.uk/commercial%20share%20in%20the%20budget.htm

 

What do people think? Good/Bad? Interested? All money would certainly go straight into the budget rather than anywhere else.

 

Thoughts please....

[Roger Rebel]

Before I agree to put money into the budget,could you tell me how much the owners put in? as I was told at the trust AGM that Mr Deaner does not own the club any more.

[GarySTFC]

Mr Deaner hasn't owned the club for some time now. As for the owning company, I don't know.

[Staines-upon-Thames Rebel]

Good Idea, however the issues raised by Roger are key to giving people confidence that the money was going to the playing fund and not "other" places.

 

I know I have raised the issue of ownership of the club previously, and with the new management structure now in place, it would now make sence that the club publically stated who owns the club and who is investing in it.

 

This needs clarifying as Thames Valley Sports has never traded and Frus has failed to present its accounts to companies house for a number of years.

[GarySTFC]

Unfortunately, I do not have this information and the person I need to ask, Chris Sliski, is away on hols in Canada.

 

There is an account which Chris is looking after and maintaining which contains all the season ticket money, will contain all the marketing money and would potentially contain any contributions to the playing budget should this scheme start.

[Amber Rebel]

Originally Posted By: GarySTFC

Mr Deaner hasn't owned the club for some time now. As for the owning company, I don't know.

i find that weird does no one know then who owns the club


you can not be serious

[Martin]

The club is owned by Thames Valley Sports & Leisure whose directors are Roy and Bernard. Martyn Deaner remains the main club sponsor. Common knowledge been stated on here many times.

[Crazy Fool]

Doesn't say he does not know who owns club, to me anyhow, Gary is saying he doesn't know how much the owning company have put in.

[GarySTFC]

Anything else?

 

At present, the funding is largely coming from marketing, gate monies and season tickets. Basically, the more help we can get, the better.

[Reading Rebel]

Have I missed something?

 

I was under the impression that Martin Deaner was dipping into his pocket this year?

[Tom]

Not that I'm against the idea, but I think it could be a bit risky. Theres obviously things to think about before making a commitment like that.

 

If people are committing money to the club, whats to stop them from wanting a say in how its used?

[GarySTFC]

He will be RR, which is why the funding is largely coming from marketing, gate money and season tickets.

 

The more money we can generate through as many avenues as possible, the better off we will be as a club to move forwards and upwards.

[A Rebel and a Saint]

i think its a good idea, quite simply we need all the money we can get, but personally i cant really afford that sort of money.

[Roger Rebel]

This is what I was getting at Gary, the owners Roy and Bernard are not putting anything into the kitty are they?

[GarySTFC]

But at the same time Roger, they aren't taking anything out. They are doing many hours of unpaid work on the behalf of the club all of which is going unrewarded.

 

I'll put you down as a no then Roger?

[Tom]

To change the subject slightly, is Bernard still involved with the club?

[charlie]

To be honest, committing £23 each month is something i'd feel uncomfortable with. I'm not on a great deal of money and already pay £15-20 each time I watch them play (though admittedly that doesn't all go to them what with bar money and all).

 

Also, I'd want proof that the money was going towards the playing budget only - which would require a lot of work from the Treasurer if loads of us offer money each month.

 

If the amount of money which we could donate could be less rigid, I may be interested.

[GarySTFC]

Originally Posted By: charliethomas

If the amount of money which we could donate could be less rigid, I may be interested.

Only problem with that is you need a fixed amount coming in from each person to know how much you are adding to the weekly budget. If you have someone being non-commital and giving £5 here and there for example, it is money that you might be counting on which doesn't arrive.

Some interesting feedback though, so thanks to all those who have taken the time to post. Consequently, I don't think it is something which is going to gain enough support for us to make it worthwhile.

[charlie]

I completely understand that you would need a regular amount committed to make this worthwhile...wish i could say definately 'yes' but with my many outgoings at the moment it's just not possible...

 

Have you not become a father yet Gary?

[GarySTFC]

I appreciate that CT and also that many others would be in the same situation. I'm just thinking that every penny that goes to the playing squad would help Wilko out.

 

Not yet. Still waiting. Not even a panic yet, so see you all tomorrow!