Crewe Vagrants Sports Club Ltd

What Crewe Vagrants Sports Club Ltd does

Crewe Vagrants Sports Club Ltd is a UK community multi-sport and function venue club, established in 1932 and operated as a private limited company from its Willaston headquarters on Newcastle Road between Crewe and Nantwich, Cheshire. The club serves local residents of Nantwich, Crewe, Shavington, Willaston, and Wistaston through five core sports sections — Hockey, Cricket, Squash, Padel, and Gym — alongside a function room, meeting room, and astro pitch available for venue hire. The hockey section alone supports over 250 members aged 4 and above across 4 women's and 5 men's teams, with additional pathways in Walking Hockey, Masters Hockey, Mixed Hockey, and Summer Hockey. The cricket section includes senior men's, a women's team launched in 2025, and a junior pathway (U9s/U11s/U13s and All Stars Cricket for ages 5-8). Squash offers two glass-back courts with a viewing gallery. A newly added padel court, operated via partnership with Cheshire Padel, brings the first padel facility to the Crewe and Nantwich area.

The club's offering rests on standard physical sports infrastructure rather than proprietary technology. The public-facing website (Webflow-hosted) and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X) handle marketing and inquiries; padel bookings are processed through the third-party Playtomic platform. Member applications for the gym are handled via a downloadable PDF form emailed to [email protected], and venue hire is requested through an online inquiry form. No proprietary software, data platform, or AI/ML capabilities are described. The venue side supports events up to 150 guests with in-house catering, a private bar, and recommended entertainment contacts (including covers band Unit 17 at £600 per evening).

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of streams. Recurring monthly subscriptions include sports memberships (Hockey, Cricket, Squash) and the gym (£20/month for new members, £10/month for existing club members, on a 30-day rolling contract). One-time and event-driven revenue comes from quote-based function room (capacity 150) and meeting room (capacity 20) hire with catering add-ons from £8 per person, pay-as-you-play padel court bookings, on-site bar sales (with member discount), and cash-only gate fees from a Sunday car boot sale running April–September (cars £10, vans £14). The club also receives sponsorship from five named local businesses: Whitby Morrison (new for 2025), Sahara Management Solutions, Coriolis Consultancy, Mornflake, and Sunrise Laundry. Crewe Vagrants is structured as a private members' club, governed by a council (Chairman Derek Smith, Secretary Stan Hebdon, Treasurer Dan Bull) and operated for member benefit rather than external shareholder return, with General Manager James Bloomer overseeing day-to-day operations alongside a small team of approximately 5 employees supplemented by extensive volunteer and committee involvement across sport sections.

Name

Crewe Vagrants Sports Club Ltd

Legal name

Crewe Vagrants Sports Club Limited

Website

https://crewevagrants.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crewe Vagrants Sports Club Ltd is a UK community multi-sport club founded in 1932 in Willaston, Cheshire, offering hockey, cricket, squash, padel, gym, and venue hire services to local residents across Nantwich, Crewe, and surrounding villages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sports Club & Function Venue

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Community sports club
• Multi-sport facility
• Venue hire services
• Function room events
• Membership sports club

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantwich (Willaston)

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sports Memberships: Recurring monthly membership fees for sports sections (Hockey, Cricket, Squash) and the gym. New gym members pay £20/month; existing club members pay £10/month. All gym memberships run on a 30-day rolling contract.
2. Venue & Function Room Hire: One-time hire fees for the function room (max capacity 150), meeting room (max capacity 20), and outdoor terrace. Members receive discounted rates. Catering add-ons available at £8 per person for buffet. Revenue is event-driven and varies by day of week (midweek vs weekend rates).
3. Gym Memberships: Monthly subscription for gym access: £20/month for non-members, £10/month for existing Vagrants members, with a 30-day rolling contract.
4. Car Boot Sale: One-time gate fees from sellers at the weekly Sunday car boot sale (April–September). Pricing is tiered by vehicle type: car £10, car lengthways £11.50, van £14, plus £5 for trailer. Buyers enter free.
5. Bar Sales: On-site bar generates revenue during events and regular opening hours (Mon–Fri 17:30–23:00, Sat 12:00–23:00, Sun 12:00–19:00). Members receive a discount at the bar.
6. Padel Court Bookings: Pay-as-you-play padel court bookings via Cheshire Padel partnership, with rackets and balls included. No membership required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Crewe Vagrants Sports Club Ltd operates a community multi-sport club and function venue offering five sports sections (Hockey, Cricket, Squash, Padel, and a members-only Gym) under one membership umbrella, alongside venue hire services (Function Room, Meeting Room, and Astro Pitch), a weekly Sunday Car Boot Sale, and an Associate Clubs network. The club sells direct memberships, day passes, and venue hire to individual members, families, and event hirers in the Nantwich/Crewe area of Cheshire.

Product overview

Crewe Vagrants Sports Club Ltd is a multi-sport community club and function venue established in 1932. The offering consists of a unified sports club platform supporting five core sports (Hockey, Cricket, Squash, Padel, and Gym) alongside venue hire services (Function Room, Meeting Room, and Astro Pitch). Additional offerings include a Car Boot Sale and Associate Clubs network. The sports sections operate as integrated components under the single club umbrella, while the venue hire services cater to both members and the general public for events ranging from parties to corporate meetings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hockey Field hockey program with women's and men's sections, junior coaching for ages 4+, and additional variants including Walking Hockey, Masters Hockey (O35s, O40s, O50s), Mixed Hockey, and Summer Hockey. Serves local players aged 4 and above across 4 women's teams and 5 men's teams.
• Cricket Cricket club with senior men's 1st XI and 2nd XI teams, women's team, and junior section (U9s, U11s, U13s). Offers Friday evening coaching and All Stars Cricket for ages 5-8. For local players and youth seeking competitive and developmental cricket.
• Squash Squash facility featuring two glass back courts with a viewing gallery, changing rooms, and community-focused membership. Open to squash players of all levels as a member of the multi-sport club.
• Padel Padel court operated in partnership with Cheshire Padel, offering pay-as-you-play access without membership requirement. Rackets and balls included with bookings made via the Playtomic platform.
• Gym Members-only fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment, showers, and air-conditioned changing facilities. Open daily 7am-10pm. New members pay £20/month; existing club members pay £10/month on a 30-day rolling contract.
• Function Room Hire Event venue space for parties, weddings, christenings, and receptions with capacity up to 150 guests. Includes private bar service, room dressing options, and catering packages starting at £8 per person. Quote-based pricing with midweek and weekend rate tiers.
• Meeting Room Hire Conference facilities with 65-inch screen, HDMI connection, and flexible refreshment options. Available for full-day or half-day bookings midweek, with flexible tea/coffee, buffet, and hot lunch packages. Maximum capacity 20.
• Astro Pitch Hire All-weather outdoor pitch available for hire, used for the Vagrants Football League on Thursday evenings and Walking Football sessions every Tuesday at 5pm.
• Car Boot Sale Weekly car boot sale running April to September on Sundays (weather permitting). Sellers pay tiered gate fees by vehicle type (car £10, car lengthways £11.50, van £14, plus £5 for trailer); buyers enter free. Includes an on-site refreshment stall.
• Associate Clubs Network of affiliated clubs operating from the venue, including Crewe & Nantwich RUFC, South Cheshire Harriers, Crewe Clarion Wheelers, Vagrants Football League, and Nantwich Walking Football Club. Cross-promotes membership and events within the Crewe Vagrants community ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 hockey members aged 4 and above
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cheshire PadelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrewe Vagrants partnered with Cheshire Padel to bring the first-ever padel court to Crewe and Nantwich. Courts are bookable via Playtomic on a pay-as-you-play basis. Rackets and balls are provided. The partnership enables non-members to access padel without needing a club membership.
• Crewe & Nantwich RUFCminorOthersCrewe & Nantwich Rugby Football Club operates as an associate club based at Crewe Vagrants Sports Club. Members have access to rugby while benefiting from the shared club facilities.
• South Cheshire HarriersminorOthersA running club that is an associate member of Crewe Vagrants, welcoming runners of all levels as part of the club community.
• Crewe Clarion WheelersminorOthersCycling club based at Crewe Vagrants, providing a platform for cyclists of all levels to enjoy the sport together using the club's facilities.
• The Vagrants Football LeagueminorOthersA grassroots 11-a-side football league operating on the all-weather Astro Pitch every Thursday evening. Teams enter the league through the club, combining competitive matches with social bar culture.
• Nantwich Walking Football ClubminorOthersWalking football club meeting every Tuesday at 5pm on the Astro Pitch. Open to men and women of all ages. First session free, then £4 per session. Uses Crewe Vagrants facilities.
• Whitby MorrisonminorOthersA new sponsor of Crewe Vagrants Cricket Club for the 2025 season, contributing to the club's growth and operational support alongside other sponsors.
• Sahara Management SolutionsminorOthersOngoing sponsor of Crewe Vagrants Cricket Club, providing vital financial support for the club's development and activities.
• Coriolis ConsultancyminorOthersLong-term sponsor of Crewe Vagrants Cricket Club, supporting the club's growth alongside other named sponsors.
• MornflakeminorOthersSponsor of Crewe Vagrants Cricket Club. One of several local businesses providing ongoing financial backing.
• Sunrise LaundryminorOthersSponsor of Crewe Vagrants Cricket Club, contributing to the club's operational needs as part of the sponsorship programme.
• Unit 17 (Covers Band)minorOthersUnit 17 is a covers band recommended by Crewe Vagrants for function room events. They charge £600 for an evening including lighting, PA, and sound system, and are the club's most popular entertainment contact.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nuffield Health: UK-wide not-for-profit health and fitness operator combining gyms, swimming, clinics and health services. Comparable as a membership-based multi-service leisure provider, though operating at significantly greater scale with integrated medical services.
• David Lloyd Leisure: UK's leading premium health, racquets and fitness club operator with 100+ sites. Directly comparable to Crewe Vagrants' racquets (squash, padel) and gym offerings but at much greater scale and price point, and without the community-club character.
• Virgin Active: Premium UK health club chain offering gyms, group exercise, swimming and racquets. Comparable as a membership-based fitness and racquet operator, though positioned at a much higher price point and focused on urban/affluent markets.

Regional players

• Better (GLL): UK leisure charitable social enterprise operating 400+ public leisure facilities on behalf of local authorities. Comparable as a multi-sport facility operator with gym, fitness and sports programming, primarily serving local community catchments similar to Crewe Vagrants.
• Parkwood Leisure: UK-based leisure operator running community leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and swimming pools on behalf of local councils. Comparable in operating community-focused multi-sport facilities with subscription and pay-as-you-play revenue models.
• Everyone Active: Operates 200+ leisure centres across the UK under local authority contracts, providing gyms, swimming, group exercise and sports facilities. Comparable community-leisure footprint and broad multi-sport offering, though operates on a much larger contract-managed basis.
• Lee Valley Leisure Trust: Charitable leisure trust operating multi-sport facilities in the Lee Valley region including ice, athletics, rowing and golf. Comparable as a UK leisure trust combining community sport access with venue hire, though with a more venue-driven, larger-scale model.

Emerging players

• Padel Social Club: Emerging UK pay-and-play padel venue operator with multiple sites. Most directly comparable to the Cheshire Padel partnership at Crewe Vagrants, as both deliver pay-as-you-play padel access through partner-led venue models in regional catchments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/crewevagrants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crewe-vagrants-sports-club-limited

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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