(Total raised as of 15th January = £20,069.18)
Over the past few weeks, our Missing Matches campaign has been a vital effort to bridge the financial gap caused by postponed fixtures. Thanks to your incredible support, we’re closing in on our £20,000 target.
Our only scheduled home game before Christmas versus Warrington Ryland on 7th December was postponed, meaning we will have hosted just three Saturday home matches in the three months leading up to Christmas, instead of the six originally planned.
When the fixtures were released in July, we anticipated a busy and financially stable autumn. However, the disruption caused by FA Trophy fixtures has led to significant losses in matchday income, putting considerable strain on our cash flow. Each home game generates around £20,000 in cash, so the missed matches will cost us £60,000 over the three months.
To address this, we launched the Missing Matches fundraiser in November. Your generosity has already raised over £18,000, but even with this fantastic support, we are still well short of the revenue these games would have generated.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
We’re asking supporters to continue backing the club during this tough period.
Here are a couple of ways you can help right now:
1. Donate to Missing Matches: If every co-owner donates £20, we could raise over £40,000. Every contribution helps. If you’ve already contributed but can afford to give again, please consider doing so. The loss of another fixture since the fundraiser began has only increased the urgency.
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2. Buy January Match Tickets in Advance:
Book your spot for January matches and experience our pre-match dining.
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THANK YOU
We are immensely grateful for your support in every form:
- A heartfelt thank you for your incredible support on at our matches..
- To the players – Your commitment and determination, throwing your bodies on the line, inspires us all.
- To our volunteers – The club couldn’t operate without its volunteers. Thank you for everything you do.
- To our staff – Your dedication and sacrifices make a huge difference, and we are truly grateful.
- To our co-owners – Thank you for attending the recent AGM and engaging with the Board as we navigate these challenges together.
- To our shoppers – Your enthusiasm for the sales has helped us turn stock into vital cash flow.
FC United is proudly 100% fan-owned, and you are the heart of FC United. We don’t rely on greedy businessmen or tax exiles hiding their wealth in Monaco; it’s the passion and dedication of our supporters that keeps us going.
Together, we face these challenges, and together, we’ll overcome them.
We are Stronger United, and with your help, we will carry on through it all.
Thank you for your continued support,
FC United of Manchester