Year 1 · 2026–2027
Funding player
development.
Our model is for the Academy to be entirely self-funding, with every penny raised going into player development within the Academy.
Three income streams. One shared goal.
A £9,000 Year 1 funding goal
£4,500 from players, with a target to double that through sponsorship and contributions.
This shows the funding model and target, rather than money already received.
How the model comes together
Our three income streams
Player payments
Payments from Academy players provide £4,500 towards the Year 1 funding goal. The proposed payment schedule is shown within each phase of the Academy development plan.
View the phases and proposed payments →Sponsorship
Sponsorship is one of the two additional income streams intended to match the £4,500 from players and increase the funds available for Academy player development.
Explore draft sponsorship options →Contributions
Contributions provide a further route to support Academy player development. Together, sponsorship and contributions have a combined target of £4,500.
No fixed split is set between sponsorship and contributions: the aim is for those two streams together to raise £4,500.
Year 1 · Draft proposals
Proposed sponsorship options
These are draft proposals for discussion. All sponsorship options, prices and recognition listed below are proposed and remain subject to confirmation.
| Proposed option | Proposed price | Proposed recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Headline Sponsor | £1,000 | Details to be agreed |
| Player Sponsor | £150 | Social media and website |
| Advertising Banner | £100 | Social media and website |
Advertising Boundary Wedges
| Wedges | Advertising length | Proposed price |
|---|---|---|
| One wedge | One metre | £50 |
| Five wedges | Five metres | £200 |
| Ten wedges | Ten metres | £350 |
Proposal only: final packages and arrangements are still to be agreed. Every penny raised will support player development within the Academy.
Entirely self-funding
Every penny.
Player development.
All three income streams come together to support one purpose: developing players within the Academy.
£4,500 from players + £4,500 targeted through sponsorship and contributions = £9,000 for Academy player development.