We’d like to share an important update about the club’s operations and financial outlook, and to start by thanking every one of you for your continued support. Cranleigh FC is a community club at its heart, and everything we do relies on the time, energy and commitment of our players, families and volunteers.
Fundraising remains a vital part of keeping the club running. It helps us cover essential costs such as equipment, coaching resources and, most significantly, the rising cost of pitch hire. These funds allow us to keep subscription fees as affordable as possible while continuing to provide a safe, enjoyable and well-resourced environment for all our players.
Recently, we’ve had to cancel two fundraising events because ticket sales didn’t reach the numbers needed to make them viable. We completely understand how busy family life is, especially at this time of year, but these cancellations have created a real gap in our fundraising efforts.
We want to be open with you: if we aren’t able to boost attendance at future events or make up the current shortfall, we may have no choice but to increase subscription fees to cover essential costs. Pitch hire continues to rise sharply, and this remains our biggest financial pressure.
We are exploring new fundraising ideas and better ways to support our teams, but we can’t do it alone. We need more hands to help organise and promote events, and we need stronger attendance to make them successful. Even small contributions of time — sharing posts, selling tickets, helping set up an event — make a genuine difference.
Thank you for everything you already do for Cranleigh FC. With your continued involvement and support, we can keep the club strong, thriving and accessible for all our players and families. Together, we can make sure Cranleigh FC continues to be a club our community is proud of.
