Folkestone Invicta Football Club

What Folkestone Invicta Football Club does

Folkestone Invicta Football Club is a private English non-league football club founded in 1936 and based at the Alcaline Stadium in Folkestone, Kent. The club operates a multi-team portfolio including a men's first team that won the Isthmian Premier Division title in April 2026 to secure promotion to the National League South for 2026/27, a women's team competing in the South East Counties Women's Football League, an Under-18s side, and a youth academy and Centre of Excellence. It is majority owned by Addington Leisure Ltd., with Josh Healey serving as Chairman and Jay Saunders as First Team Manager, supported by a lean disclosed headcount of around 5 people across operating functions.

The club monetizes its operations through a diversified matchday and non-matchday commercial model. Matchday revenue is generated from tiered ticket sales (£18 adult, £15 concession, £10 youth age 11–17, £5 junior age 6–10, free under 6s) sold primarily through the Fanbase online platform, alongside premium hospitality in Cugley's Lounge. Non-matchday and commercial revenue streams include replica kit and merchandise sales through the Landau Store (physical retail, Folkestone) and the HOPE + GLORY online store; sponsorship and partnership packages including player and staff sponsorship at £150 per season; 3G pitch hire via Pitchbooking; and ancillary on-site operations such as The Dugout sports bar and kitchen. Key commercial partners include Alcaline Group (lead shirt sponsor and stadium naming-rights through 2027), KAP Motor Group and Practical Car & Van Rental (three-year East Stand deals), Church & Dwight (seated stand sponsor from January 2026), Fluidity (West Stand sponsor and IT partner), HOPE + GLORY (technical kit supplier), and KIMS Hospital (medical partner for 2025/26 season ticket perks).

The club reaches supporters through a broad digital footprint (X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and a WhatsApp channel), an email newsletter, a physical matchday programme, and a downloadable commercial brochure, while video content is delivered via Invicta TV on YouTube. The entity is registered in England as Folkestone Invicta F.C. Ltd. (company number 04243803), operates from a single venue in Folkestone, and does not publicly disclose revenue figures.

Name

Folkestone Invicta Football Club

Legal name

Folkestone Invicta F.C. Ltd.

Website

https://folkestoneinvictafc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Folkestone Invicta Football Club is a private English non-league football club founded in 1936, based at the Alcaline Stadium in Folkestone, Kent, with a men's first team promoted to the National League South for 2026/27, plus women's, youth, and academy teams serving the local community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-League Football Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB), Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues) (MPAGALAA)

Keywords

• Non-league football
• Matchday ticketing
• Corporate hospitality
• Football merchandise
• Community football club

Headquarters

HQ city

Folkestone

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Folkestone Invicta Football Club is a community football club operating men's first team, women's, U18, and academy teams, with matchday fixtures at the Alcaline Stadium. Commercial offerings include match tickets, corporate hospitality in Cugley's Lounge, sports bar service at The Dugout, replica kit and merchandise, pitch hire, player sponsorship, and the Invicta TV streaming service.

Product overview

Folkestone Invicta Football Club is a non-league football club offering a unified portfolio of sports and entertainment services. The core offering centers on competitive football through its men's first team (competing in National League South), women's team, and youth academy programs. Supporting services include matchday ticketing with online sales through Fanbase, premium hospitality in Cugley's Lounge, and The Dugout sports bar on-site. The club generates revenue through replica kit sales via Landau Store and Hope + Glory, pitch hire facilities, player sponsorship packages, and Invicta TV video content. All operations are centered at the Alcaline Stadium on Cheriton Road, Folkestone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Dugout: On-site sports bar and kitchen operated by the club at the Alcaline Stadium
• Cugley's Lounge

Products and services

• Men's First Team Football Competitive men's football team competing in the National League South for 2026/27, playing home matches at the Alcaline Stadium for supporters and the local community.
• Women's Football Team Women's football team run by the club, providing competitive playing opportunities for female players as part of the club's multi-team structure.
• U18 Football Team Under-18 youth football team providing competitive playing opportunities for young players as part of the club's youth pathway.
• Academy Football Academy football programme developing young players within the club's youth development pathway.
• Match Tickets Matchday tickets for home fixtures at the Alcaline Stadium, sold to supporters and fans attending men's first team games.
• Cugley's Lounge Hospitality Corporate and matchday hospitality service offered at the club's Cugley's Lounge, targeted at fans and corporate guests seeking an enhanced matchday experience.
• The Dugout Sports Bar On-site sports bar at the Alcaline Stadium providing food and beverage service to supporters and visitors on matchdays and non-matchdays.
• Replica Kit & Merchandise Sale of replica kit and club merchandise to supporters and fans of the club.
• Pitch Hire Commercial hire of the club's pitch at the Alcaline Stadium for external events and use.
• Player Sponsorship Player sponsorship programme allowing individuals and businesses to sponsor club players.
• Invicta TV Invicta TV streaming service offered by the club, providing content and live coverage to supporters beyond the stadium.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won Isthmian Premier Division title 2025-26 season, earning promotion to National League South

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Church & DwightmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026New sponsors of the club's seated stand. Partnership announced January 2026.
• KAP Motor GroupmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2025Three-year sponsorship deal as official sponsor of the East Stand at the Alcaline Stadium. KAP is one of the largest dealerships in the South East with over 70 years of local community support. Also provided a dedicated vehicle for kit transport to training and away games.
• Practical Car & Van RentalmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2025Three-year sponsorship deal alongside KAP Motor Group as East Stand sponsors. Fifth largest rental company in the UK now with a Folkestone branch. Provided vehicle support for club operations.
• HOPE + GLORYcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 May 2025Technical kit supplier for Folkestone Invicta from 2025/26 season. Multi-year partnership. Produces bespoke home and away kits along with wider merchandise range. New kits unveiled for 2025/26 season featuring iconic black & amber stripes.
• Alcaline GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Lead shirt sponsor and stadium naming rights partner. Alcaline Group's logo appears on the front of all playing shirts. Partnership extended through 2027. The stadium is named Alcaline Stadium due to this sponsorship.
• FluiditymajorTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2024IT Services partner and sponsor of the West Stand at the Alcaline Stadium. Provides 24/7 IT support, cloud services, network management and security. Ensures smooth operations at turnstiles, Dugout Sports Bar, fanzone bars, and stadium WiFi.
• Landau StoremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClub sponsors and official retail partner. Physical location at 111 Sandgate Road, Folkestone CT20 2BL selling replica shirts. Only physical location offering fitting and sales of club shirts. Open seven days a week.
• GSEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as official partner on club website.
• Simbi UKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as official partner on club website.
• Eurotunnel Le ShuttleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as official partner with advertising boards at the stadium.
• Ardonagh AdvisoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as official partner on club website.
• Beresfords AccountantsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as official partner on club website.
• Her Game ToominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as official partner on club website. Her Game Too is a campaign promoting women's football.
• Folkestone & Hythe District CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as official partner on club website.
• Burnap + AbelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as official partner on club website.
• Kent County CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as official partner on club website.
• KIMS HospitalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical partner offering exclusive healthcare perks for 2025/26 season ticket holders.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fifc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@folkestoneinvictafc
• Facebookfacebook.com/folkestoneinvictafc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/folkestone-invicta-football-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/folkestoneinvicta
• TikToktiktok.com/@folkestoneinvicta

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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