Q: What is the current structure of the Board at SCFC?

A: The Board consists of three Directors; William Harrison-Allan (Chairman), Chris Brammall and Jeff Hooper, and Paul Fredericks (Chief Executive).

Q: Are there plans to extend the Board with new Directors?

A: The Board are open to approaches from individuals who feel that they can add value and expertise to the Board. The Club has had a recent history of turnover at board level, it is now vitally important that the Club has a period of stability on the Board.

Q: Will the Board allow a supporter to join the Board as the fans representative?

A: This is something that the Board would like to explore in the future. The Club is still operating within a CVA, therefore, it is not currently the right time to expand the Board in this way.

Q: How does the Club link in with the supporters Club?

A: Paul Fredericks, Chief Executive, has regular structured meeting with officials from the Supporters Club. Additionally Paul and the Directors have regular contact with supporters.

Q: What is the Club’s current financial position?

A: The Club continues to operate within a CVA and the Club’s finances are structured in a way that in can now meet all its liabilities.

Q: If the team gained promotion this season would the Club be allowed to enter the Conference League?

A: It is the Boards understanding that there is nothing to prevent the Club being promoted to the Conference League. This position is being clarified with the League.

Q: What are the Board’s plans for the Club in the short, medium and long term?

A: In the short term there is a need to address the financial shortfall within the Club. In recent years the Club has consistently made an operating loss of over £200k, this is not sustainable. The Board have worked hard to ensure that costs are reduced and that income is generated. Currently the Club is surviving on the financial support from the three Directors. There is a need to improve the facilities around the Club, maximise the revenue potential on match days and on non match days through using the Stadium for other events.

Increasing the revenue generation will enable the Board, in the medium term, to provide money to Darrell Clarke to invest in his playing squad over the next two to three years. The Board would like to see the Club return to the Conference Premier League.

The longer term plans involve the Club significantly developing its fan base, engaging successfully across the wider community and integrating use of the Club’s facilities to serve the local population.

Q: What is the average number of fans that the Club has budgeted for?

A: The agreed budget is working on an average attendance of 650. Alongside this there is the need to raise revenue from commercial activities. However, as planned the budget does not break-even therefore the Club will continue in the short-term to survive on the financial support of the Directors.

Q: Why did the Board not appoint Nick Holmes as Football Manager following the departure of Tommy Widdrington?

A: Under the terms of the compromise agreement reached with Nick and his advisors there is an agreed statement which is binding on both sides. The Board is not able to comment further. The Directors would like to, again, place on record their thanks to Nick for his contribution to the Club and they know that he, like the supporters and Board want to see that the Club is successful in the future.

Q: Some volunteers have recently left the Club after many years service. Are there any plans to recognise their contribution to the Club?

A: Yes. This is something that is currently being discussed by the Board. We hope to make announcements in the near future.

Q: Will the Club be operating a match-day raffle?

A: The Chief Executive has been talking with the Supporters Club about the operation of a match day raffle and 50/50 draw. It has been agreed to have a trial period where the fundraising emphasis on match day fundraising will be on the 50/50, the revenue raised from this draw will be closely monitored against past income and if it is felt that there is potential, or supporter demand, to reintroduce a raffle draw this will be done.

Q: The Club has recently launched a much improved website are there plans to introduce on-line shopping on the site?

A: Our new website has been designed to improve communications and to increase commercial revenue. There are plans to enhance the site further; this includes the provision of an on-line shop.

Q: Can anything be done to improve the current facilities at the shop?

A: Yes, plans are in place to extend the shop so that a much wider range of goods can be sold. The Board is extremely grateful to Lynn and Martin Robinson for their hard work in making the shop so successful.

Q: Can anything be done to get quicker service from the tea huts around the ground?

A: The staff in the tea huts work extremely hard. The Board are exploring increasing the catering facilities inside the ground. It is also important that the stock levels are right to meet the demand.

Q: Why does part of the ground have to be closed on certain match days?

A: Under our ground safety certificate the Club is required to have a certain number of stewards for each section of the ground. If part of the ground is closed then stewarding costs are reduced. The Club’s Safety Certificate Holder, Peter Matthiae provides advice prior to every match and a decision is taken on that basis.

Q: What plans are there to improve the facilities within the Sarum Suite?

A: The Club has recently appointed someone to take the lead in operating the catering and bar outlets. He will be seeking to increase income through events and other activities. It is recognised that the facilities within the Club need to be refreshed in a number of ways to attract more people to use the venue.

Q: Why are supporters not able to access the bar from inside the ground prior to games?

A: The design of the building means that once in the bar it is not possible to identify those that have entered before paying to go into the ground and those that come in via the stadium. The Club needs to ensure that everyone who enters the stadium pays the appropriate admission fee.

Q: Can the Club do anything to encourage car sharing for away travel?

A: Yes. The Club will work with the Supporters Club to promote car sharing schemes for away matches.

Q: Can the Club do anything to improve the public transport from the City Centre to the Stadium?

A: This is something that the Club will pursue with local bus companies.

Q: How are the Club developing links with schools in the local area?

A: The Football in the Community scheme will be expanded with the aim of reaching more schools in the Salisbury area. Spire FM are sponsoring a half-time penalty competition for schools and the Club will use this to forge stronger links in the locality.