Despite Lewes being a wealthy town with incredible human and financial resources, the club continues to overlook these opportunities. At a recent Town Hall meeting, a board member revealed a shocking fact: only 2% of the club's turnover last year came from local sponsors. This is appalling for a community football club and a stark … Continue reading Why Lewes FC Needs to Jettison the Paid Administrative Team for Volunteer Governance
Month: December 2024
The Lewes FC Orwellian Dystopia? ‘Investment Good. Donations Bad.’ Part 2
https://july66.blog/2024/12/13/the-lewes-fc-orwellian-dystopia-all-fans-are-equal-but-some-fans-are-more-equal-than-others-part-1/ https://bsky.app/profile/therightsoffans.bsky.social For over a decade, Lewes FC has thrived on the generosity of its supporters. Donations have not only sustained the club financially but also elevated its profile as a beacon of community-led football. Yet, in a baffling pivot, the club’s leadership is now dismissing this model as inadequate, framing donations as outdated and … Continue reading The Lewes FC Orwellian Dystopia? ‘Investment Good. Donations Bad.’ Part 2
The Lewes FC Orwellian Dystopia? ‘All fans are equal, but some fans are more equal than others.’ Part 1
The Board’s plans, as outlined, appear to be a gamble on external investors whose involvement could dilute the club’s ethos.
The Rights of Fans. 