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!