OVER the last 12 months, Crediton United Football Club has been quietly putting in place the building blocks for an exciting future.

After a review of its operations, the club focused much of its attention on its internal operational structure and as a result has now incorporated itself as a company limited by guarantee.

Not only does this provide important benefits to the club and its members, but provides a strict, coherent, and legal basis for its future operations.

Of course, changing from an unincorporated members club to its new status is not without difficulties but much work is being undertaken behind the scenes to make this as smooth as possible.

Already being prepared for the 2026 annual general meeting is a business plan which will highlight the importance of building a sustainable financial model for a community-focused football club and which places professionalism and integrity at the top of all its activities – on and off the pitch.

To achieve these aims, the club does require additional executive committee members and will shortly be preparing recruitment packs to assist in this process.

Nevertheless, the club is very keen to speak, in advance, to anyone having an interest in helping steer the club into the future and to find out more about what we are seeking and what we can offer in return.

In particular we are keen to recruit the following to our executive committee:

  • A general secretary, to be the focal point for communications with and by the company. This does not include business directly related to the football teams, which is managed by the club’s existing football secretary and team managers, but the wider club operations;
  • A commercial director, to maintain and develop the financial integrity of the club and its relationship with the community at large, and to develop new and maintain existing sources of community support and sponsorship, to protect and develop the club in a sustainable and responsible way;
  • An operations director, to ensure all events and operations of the club are appropriately staffed and managed, and that all legal requirements and policies are adhered to, thus ensuring the best possible experience for those using the club.

This is a potentially exciting time to join a club which is determined to ensure it becomes a modern, thriving, Centre of Excellence for the footballing and wider community in and around Crediton.

The club is aware there is much to be done and that these building blocks in themselves will not suddenly produce change.

However, it does believe they will provide it with the greatest opportunity to fully realise its full potential for the benefit of the local community - well into the future.

Sponsorships from local individuals and businesses, as well as the valued support of our vice presidents and matchday supporters, have been integral to our success over the years, and we would like to pass on our sincerest thanks to all those who have supported the club. We hope, with your continued support, we can continue to build a club of which the town can be proud.

In the meantime, our fixtures continue through January with home matches on January 17 (vs Middlezoy Rovers); January 24 (vs Teignmouth FC) and January 31 (vs Bovey Tracey FC), and it would be nice to see the team well supported at these matches. Everyone is welcome.

On the social front, on January 31 we host a quiz night, courtesy of Dave Lee, and all are welcome. Full details will be advertised throughout the month via social media and local notice boards.

Any interest in joining our club’s executive committee, or for more information generally regarding volunteering, should be directed, in confidence, to Dr Rod Hawker (Chair, Crediton United AFC) by emailing [email protected].

Dr Rod Hawker

Chair

Crediton United AFC