“United in the Community”

1. “United in the Community” How do we move our community club forward and to the next level in the coming years?

2. Key strategic targets • A new community facility • Improve attendances • A higher profile in our community • Partnership working with local primary schools • Strive for the best youth section in the area to attract the best local youngsters • A local educational partner link up • Form further community partnerships

3. The holy grail – a new ground for BUFC • Every community needs a vibrant football club • BUFC needs a new facility that represents and can cope with the way Banbury United is growing. • We need a facility that has more than one pitch! • We need a facility that we can support the rest of the community with. • It’s time to be more pro-active towards the ground issues and a more intense dialogue with local government, our landlord and key stakeholders such as Sport England is taking place.

4. Attendances – 500 average - How? • Strategic poster campaign – sponsored/sponsors! • Targeted social media – fans work in a co-ordinated way to attract supporters to the clubs matches • Working with sponsors social media • Sponsorships with large local employers – Magna, DHL and more! • Monthly presence in Castle Quay • Working in partnership with schools (slide below)

5. Partnership with local schools – NASUWT & ARCH links • Seek funding for a schools liaison officer • Going into schools with coaches/players • Training sessions • Reading sessions (ARCH) • Each home league game allocated to a primary school • Free tickets for pupils and parents of that school

6. The BUFC virtuous circle! Increased Attendances Increased Chance of Success Increased Revenue Increased Playing Budget

7. Educational courses with Banbury & Bicester College • Run level 2 and 3 football courses in partnership with Banbury & Bicester College • Support young people to gain qualifications alongside enjoying football • A key to long term educational partnership would need the support of a new facility from local government.

8. Youth Section • Have a vibrant professional youth section that is fully integrated into our community football club • Create an environment in which the best local youngsters in the area want to play for Banbury United • Have a system in which our youth sections can see a clear pathway to the clubs first team

9. Community Causes • The Spencer Club – Age UK • Charity partnerships “Bollox” !!! • Citizens Advice Bureau • Frank Wise • Save Our Horton • Supporting Local Events with raffle prizes • Katherine House Hospice • Special Causes – The Kyme family • Possible expansion of 100 club into community with charity link

10. Puritans Radio • Growing community radio station • Allows fans to enjoy away matches • Leading on and supporting outdoor community events

11. Questions? • If anyone would like to volunteer to help with any part of the United in the Community strategies please talk to a board member! We are United!