Charnock Richard FC

What Charnock Richard FC does

Charnock Richard FC is a community amateur football club based in Charnock Richard, near Chorley, Lancashire, England, operating as an unincorporated association with Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) status. The club fields a first team in the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL) Premier Division, a reserve side in the West Lancashire League Division 2, an Under-21 team in the NW Under-21 Development Premier League, an Under-18 side in the Lancashire Sunday Football League, and a junior section of approximately 200 children spanning U6 to U16 age groups, creating a vertical player-development pathway from grassroots entry through to senior competitive football.

The club's core operations centre on competitive matchday delivery at Mossie Park, a home ground featuring a 100-seater stand and ancillary clubhouse facilities branded Mossie's Cafe. Ancillary products and services include a Sunday football programme, community outreach through local school partnerships, and a Club 1933 weekly lottery used as a recurring fundraising and community-engagement tool. The club holds England Football Accreditation, conferring a quality assurance credential that supports volunteer and parent confidence in the junior pathway.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across (i) matchday gate receipts priced at GBP 5-7 per adult spectator, (ii) local sponsorship packages and one-off capital appeals such as the 'Stand Up For Charnock' covered-stand initiative, (iii) the Club 1933 weekly lottery, (iv) Mossie's Cafe food and beverage sales, and (v) periodic fundraising events including a November 2025 black-tie fundraiser co-hosted with Preston North End and Tranmere Rovers. The operating model leans heavily on volunteer labour across coaching, committee, and matchday roles, supported by approximately seven disclosed employees covering coaching, administration, and cafe functions.

Name

Charnock Richard FC

Legal name

Charnock Richard Football Club

Website

https://charnockrichardfc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Charnock Richard FC is a community amateur football club in Lancashire, England, running senior, reserve, U21, U18, and junior teams (around 200 children) from Mossie Park, funded by gate receipts, local sponsorship, a weekly lottery, clubhouse cafe, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Amateur Football Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAE

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

Keywords

• Grassroots football club
• Youth football development
• Community sports club
• Matchday football admission
• Amateur league football

Headquarters

HQ city

Charnock Richard

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Matchday Gate Receipts: Revenue from admission charges to home matches. Adults £7, concessions £5, accompanied U16s free for league games. Reserve fixtures operate on donation basis.
2. Sponsorship: Main club sponsor, other sponsors, and junior sponsors. Includes covered stand sponsorship raffle at £20 per ticket.
3. Club 1933 Weekly Lottery: Weekly lottery with 50/50 split. Membership at £26 for 26 weeks, £52 for 52 weeks, or £104 for 104 weeks. Also available at £4.34/month via standing order.
4. Clubhouse and Catering: Bar facilities with beers, ciders, soft drinks. Clubhouse available for private bookings. Mossie's Cafe provides refreshments on matchdays.
5. Programme Sales: Award-winning 32-page colour programme sold for £2 at turnstiles.
6. Fundraising Events: Black tie fundraiser events and charity initiatives including Prostate Cancer UK fundraising days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Charnock Richard FC is a grassroots community amateur football club based at Mossie Park in Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire, England. The club fields senior teams (First Team in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division, Reserve Team in the West Lancashire League), youth teams (U21 and U18), and a junior section covering ages U6 to U16 with around 200 children participating. Revenue is generated through matchday admissions, sponsorship, Club 1933 weekly lottery, on-site catering at Mossie's Cafe, and community fundraising.

Product overview

Charnock Richard FC is a grassroots football club operating as an Unincorporated Association (CASC) and England Football Accredited member of the Lancashire County Football Association. The club offers a comprehensive football pathway from junior level (U6s and below) through to senior football, with multiple teams spanning different age groups and competitive leagues. The First Team competes in the NWCFL Premier Division, supported by a Reserve Team in West Lancashire League Division 2, a U21 Development team, a U18 Youth team, and an extensive Junior Section with approximately 200 children across U6-U16 age groups. The club operates Mossie Park as its home ground with matchday facilities, hospitality services through Mossie's Cafe, and runs the Club 1933 Weekly Lottery as a supplementary income stream for facility investment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• First Team Matchday Football Competitive senior men's football played at Mossie Park in the NWCFL Premier Division, open to paying spectators on matchdays.
• Reserve Team Football Reserve team competing in the West Lancashire League, providing additional senior match opportunities for club players.
• U21 Youth Team Football Youth team providing competitive football for players under 21 as part of the club's player development pathway.
• U18 Youth Team Football Youth team for under-18 players, managed by Martin Galbraith, providing competitive football and player development.
• Junior Football Section (U6–U16) Junior football development section covering age groups U6 to U16, enrolling around 200 children and serving as the entry point of the club's player pathway.
• Club 1933 Weekly Lottery Weekly supporter lottery product that raises funds for the club through recurring member subscriptions and prize draws.
• Mossie's Cafe

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 200 local children provided regular organised football

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Preston North End FCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 November 2025Professional football club that supported Charnock Richard FC's Black Tie Fundraising Event by becoming a sponsor/donor. Part of community football ecosystem support.
• Tranmere Rovers FCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 November 2025Professional football club that supported Charnock Richard FC's Black Tie Fundraising Event by becoming a sponsor/donor.
• Modern MobilityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 March 2025Match sponsor for Macron Cup Semi Final fixture against Barnton on 29th March 2025.
• Circle Health GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 March 2025Matchball and man of the match sponsor for Macron Cup Semi Final fixture against Barnton on 29th March 2025.
• Prostate Cancer UKcoreOthers · 29 March 2025Charity partner for fundraising day on 29th March 2025. Supported by club committee member Dave Dixon who was diagnosed with prostate cancer. One in eight men get prostate cancer.
• North West Counties Football League (NWCFL)coreOthersLeague organization that first team competes in (Premier Division). Club is a full member and participates in league competitions and cup events including the Macron Challenge Cup.
• Lancashire County Football AssociationcoreOthersCounty FA governance body. Charnock Richard FC is a full member of the Lancashire County Football Association.
• Accrington Stanley FCminorOthersHost venue for Macron Cup Final 2025. Charnock Richard vs Stafford Town played at Wham Stadium (Accrington Stanley's ground) on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFC Fylde: Larger and more established North West non-league club competing at the National League level. Comparable as a more commercially-developed version of the same community football model.
• FC United of Manchester: Community-owned supporter-led football club in the North West operating at a higher tier (National League North). Comparable as a more developed community-owned football model with similar ethos.

Direct peers

• Skelmersdale United FC: North West-based non-league football club operating at a comparable tier with similar community-driven governance and volunteer committee structure.
• Ramsbottom United FC: NWCFL competitor operating as a community-focused club in the North West with similar volunteer governance and grassroots scale.
• Lancaster City FC: Pre-season friendly opponent and fellow North West non-league club. Comparable in scale, league positioning, and community-based operating model.
• Barnton FC: Cheshire-based NWCFL club that played Charnock Richard in the Macron Cup Semi Final 2025. Directly comparable as a community club competing at the same tier.
• Burscough FC: North West football club whose Burscough Junior Football League hosts Charnock Richard's U7-U10 teams. Directly comparable as a community-based non-league club with similar operational scale.
• Chorley FC: Local Lancashire football club competing in the National League North, based in Chorley (same locality as Charnock Richard FC). Comparable as a nearby non-league football club with a comparable fan base and volunteer-driven infrastructure.
• Atherton Collieries AFC: NWCFL Premier Division competitor and pre-season friendly opponent of Charnock Richard. Comparable as a directly competing community football club at the same league level in the North West.

Regional players

• Holker Old Boys FC: North West amateur football club and pre-season opponent of Charnock Richard. Comparable in amateur/semi-professional tier and regional scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CharnockFC
• Facebookfacebook.com/CharnockFC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charnock-richard-fc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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