Berkhamsted Raiders CFC

What Berkhamsted Raiders CFC does

Berkhamsted Raiders CFC is a UK registered charity operating a community youth football club based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, serving approximately 1,400 players across 98-102 teams spanning U7 through U18 youth, plus Senior, Ladies, Veterans, Walking Football, Futsal, and Inclusive Football sections. Founded in 1996 by parents and achieving FA Charter Standard status in 2004 and charitable status in 2007, the club is governed by 13 trustees and operated primarily by 265 unpaid volunteers supplemented by three paid administrative roles (Operations Manager, Club Administrator, and Head Coach).

The club's core service offering is structured football participation, including professional coaching, league matches, annual tournaments, and an annual tour, delivered using the FA Four Corners player development model. Underlying technology is non-proprietary: third-party platforms PaySubsOnline handle membership subscriptions and payments, while The Coaching Manual provides coaching resources. Physical infrastructure centers on the BerkoAstro 3G pitch and Paul Beard Centre developed jointly with Ashlyns School in 2010 and 2012, supplemented by pitches at multiple local schools and a 2022 groundshare with Berkhamsted FC for senior matches.

Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (£278-£316 per season for youth), which cover approximately 70% of the £485,000 in annual running costs, with the remainder from corporate team sponsorships (e.g., Maylim, Oliver May Handcrafted Furniture), tournament entry fees, facility rental on the 3G pitch (£35-£54) and Paul Beard Centre (£30/hour), Nike-branded kit sales through a partner web shop, fundraising, and Gift Aid-reclaimable donations. The go-to-market is community-led, driven by word-of-mouth, local school partnerships, annual tournament presence (180-200 teams, 7,000 spectators), and taster sessions in the Berkhamsted and Northchurch HP4 catchment area.

Name

Berkhamsted Raiders CFC

Legal name

Berkhamsted Raiders CFC

Website

https://berkhamstedraiders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Berkhamsted Raiders CFC is a UK registered charity running a community youth football club in Berkhamsted and Northchurch, serving approximately 1,400 players across 98 teams spanning U7 to seniors, inclusive football, futsal, ladies and veterans sections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Football Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Youth football club
• Grassroots football coaching
• Community football membership
• Inclusive football services
• Futsal and walking football

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkhamsted

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees from players across youth, senior, ladies, veterans, walking football, and inclusive football sections. Subscription fees cover approximately 70% of running costs (£485,000 annually).
2. Team Sponsorship: Local businesses sponsor individual teams for three-year periods to fund kit costs. Sponsors receive website presence, newsletter placement, social media promotion, and tournament presence.
3. Tournament Entry Fees: Entry fee of £50 per team for the annual summer tournament. Additional revenue from refreshments and entertainment at events.
4. Facility Rental: BerkoAstro 3G pitch rental at £35/pitch (weekends/holidays), £54 peak times. Paul Beard Centre hire at £30/hour. Birthday party packages from £152.
5. Fundraising and Donations: Reliant on fundraising to cover the gap between subscription revenue and operating costs. Gift Aid reclaimable on donations as registered charity.
6. Club Shop Revenue: Official Nike Partner Club with dedicated web shop. Revenue generated from branded kit sales helps keep subscription costs down.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Berkhamsted Raiders CFC is a registered charity and grassroots football club that delivers year-round football participation, coaching, and competitive match play to approximately 1,400 registered players across youth boys (U7-U18), girls, senior, ladies, veterans, walking football, futsal, and inclusive football sections. The club sells annual memberships, runs an annual summer tournament and annual tour, rents its BerkoAstro 3G pitch and Paul Beard Centre facilities, and operates an official Nike Partner Club web shop for branded kit sales.

Product overview

Berkhamsted Raiders CFC is a youth football club offering grassroots football services across multiple sections: youth teams (U7 to U18), a thriving girls section, senior football, veterans, futsal, walking football, and inclusive football. The club provides coaching programs, tournament events, and annual tours as part of its service portfolio. Membership is managed through a third-party online platform (PaySubsOnline), and coaching resources are provided via The Coaching Manual platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• U7-U10 Full Membership Annual football membership for boys and girls aged U7 to U10 including approximately 25 games per season, ~29 training sessions on BerkoAstro 3G, Raiders shirt/shorts/socks, training jacket, Boot Exchange access (£3 for boots), annual tournament entry, external tournament participation, presentation event, and access to KnowHow and The Coaching Manual.
• U11-U18 Full Membership Annual football membership for players aged U11 to U18 including Raiders training jacket, cardiac screening for over 14s, and annual tournament entry for U11-U12 age groups.
• Raiders Training Membership Annual membership for developing players not yet ready for competitive matches or those unavailable on weekends. Includes training access and annual tour participation at £184 per season.
• Raiders Summer Tournament Annual two-day competitive youth football tournament attracting 180-200 teams and 7,000 spectators, with entry fees of £50 per team and additional revenue from refreshments and entertainment.
• Raiders Annual Tour Annual tour to Bournemouth with 625+ participants including 256 players across 27 teams from U7-U14 Boys and U10-U14 Girls. Scheduled for 1 May at Rockley Park Holiday Park, Bournemouth.
• BerkoAstro 3G Pitch Rental Pay-as-you-go rental of the BerkoAstro 3G pitch at £35 per pitch during weekends and holidays and £54 during peak times, available for external bookings and club use.
• Paul Beard Centre Hire Pay-as-you-go hire of the Paul Beard Centre starting at £30 per hour including overhead projector, seating 24 people, adjacent to the BerkoAstro 3G pitch.
• Children's Birthday Parties Birthday party packages starting from £152 including a qualified FA coach and use of the Paul Beard Centre, targeted at children in the local community.
• Raiders Club Shop (Nike Partner Club Web Shop) Official Nike Partner Club web shop selling branded Raiders kit and general sports kit. Revenue from purchases supports club funding and helps keep subscription costs down.
• Team Sponsorship Packages Three-year team sponsorship packages for local businesses sponsoring individual teams to fund kit costs. Sponsors receive website presence, newsletter placement, social media promotion, and tournament visibility. Examples include Maylim (U8, U10, U13, U18 Girls 2024/25) and Oliver May Handcrafted Furniture (U12 Boys 2024/25).
• Ladies Section Membership Friday evening social football sessions for adult women of all ages and abilities, with 30 minutes of training and 30 minutes of match play. 18 members. Includes annual Clacton tournament trip.
• Veterans Section Membership Veterans football section running a 6-a-side team in the BerkoAstro Champions Soccer Masters league plus an 11-a-side team for occasional friendlies, for players unable to play regular football due to age or long-standing injuries.
• Inclusive Football Sessions Adapted football sessions for children and adults with physical and/or neurological conditions including autism, learning disabilities, and sensory needs, led by Head of Inclusive Football Paul Reynolds. First four sessions are free.
• Futsal Programme Futsal training and league participation delivered in partnership with Escolla Football, whose coaches deliver many futsal training sessions. Provides pathway for experienced Raiders players to play for Escolla's senior futsal teams competing in the National Futsal League.

Quantifiable outcome

• Winner of national FA Charter Standard Community Club of the Year 2016
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Berkhamsted FCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2022Groundshare agreement allowing Raiders Senior Team to play at Broadwater Stadium from 2022/23 season. Both clubs seeking to build partnership and pathways for young Raiders players to progress to the senior game. Berkhamsted FC plays at Step 4 of English football system.
• Ashlyns SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2010Partnership to develop BerkoAstro 3G pitch (£750,000 combined funding including Football Foundation grant) and Paul Beard Centre (£175,000). Raiders and school share facilities and surpluses are reinvested in sports facilities. Ashlyns Sports Hall provides additional changing facilities.
• Ross and Andy's Soccer CampsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership delivering Saturday morning sessions for 5-7 year olds, creating pathway for young children to join Raiders teams. Also offer Tuesday Futsal sessions from U6s through U11s.
• NikecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Nike Partner Club with dedicated Club Web Shop providing branded and general sports kit. Revenue from purchases supports club funding.
• GK IconminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGK Icon Official Partner Club providing Raiders members with 15% discount on goalkeeper gloves. Raiders goalkeepers benefit from discounted equipment.
• MaylimminorOthersSponsor for multiple boys and girls teams including U8, U10, U13, and U18 Girls teams for 2024/25 season.
• Oliver May Handcrafted FurnitureminorOthersSponsor for U12 boys team for 2024/25 season.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Exeter City FC: Fan-owned community football club notable for extensive youth and community development programs through the Exeter City Community Trust. Comparable on supporter-ownership structure and significant investment in youth coaching pathways.
• FC United of Manchester: Fan-owned community football club founded on principles of supporter ownership and grassroots accessibility. Comparable on community-ownership structure and volunteer-driven model, though at senior level.
• Dulwich Hamlet FC: Community-owned London football club with strong volunteer base and youth sections. Comparable on the community-ownership ethos and volunteer-driven operations, but operates senior non-league football.
• AFC Wimbledon: Fan-owned community football club in London, significantly larger scale. Comparable as a community-ownership model with grassroots ethos and youth development focus, though operates at senior professional level rather than purely grassroots.
• Lewes FC: Community-owned football club notable for gender equality in football and strong youth development programs. Comparable on community ownership and emphasis on women's/girls' football pathways.
• Chester FC: Community-owned phoenix football club with strong volunteer base and community programs. Comparable as a registered community football club with volunteer-driven operations and grassroots engagement focus.

Direct peers

• Berkhamsted FC: Local Hertfordshire football club playing at Step 4 of the English football system. Direct comparable via the 2022 groundshare partnership at Broadwater Stadium and overlapping Berkhamsted catchment area. Most geographically and operationally comparable peer.

Emerging players

• Bury AFC: Community-owned phoenix football club formed after Bury FC's expulsion. Comparable as an emerging community-owned football club with strong volunteer base rebuilding local football provision.

Regional players

• Hemel Hempstead Town FC: Hertfordshire football club with community youth programs in nearby Hemel Hempstead. Comparable as a regional community club with overlapping catchment area and youth development focus.
• Tring Athletic FC: Neighboring Hertfordshire community football club in Tring, ~6 miles from Berkhamsted. Comparable as a grassroots volunteer-driven community club in the same county, competing for similar catchment families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/berkhamstedr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1hEwTXRmnK69dy_yUq8cbA
• Facebookfacebook.com/berkhamstedraiders

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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