Summary of the FSSB Board Meeting –  Wednesday 9 September 2026

1.     Welcome, Apologies & Declarations

Present

All Board Members present except 1 who sent apologies.

2.     Finance review 25/26 Year-end figures

Year end figures will be shared in advance of the AGM after auditing.

3.     Proposed Member Qtly Finance reporting

A quarterly update is being prepared for members to be distributed in October. It was agreed that donations to FSSB should sit as a separate line.

It was stated at the Members’ Forum that we would do a summary of the year end figures for distribution but we cannot share the full year end accounts until they have been audited.

A discussion took place regarding reflecting player budgets. This cannot be in the public domain as it could be detrimental to player recruitment and is business sensitive and confidential. Figures need to reflect the financial position enabling members to fully understand the financial position whilst ensuring that the Club's business is not adversely affected.

4.     Strategic Working Group Terms of Reference

The Board discussed the make up of this Group. It was noted that other members with relevant skills could be invited as appropriate. This could be attained by advertisement or invite.

Benefactors should also be consulted, where appropriate, to ensure their input particularly around stadium issues.

Board representatives will be Rod Peters, Gareth Castick, Tina Newall and John Raftery. Rob Hall will continue to act as Project Lead.

5.     Any Other Business

Election

The elections will begin next month. The Election Committee is currently being formed. The Board noted that Rod Peters, John Woodhead and Ian Pearson are the 3 members due to step down, having come to the end of their 3 year tenure.

The membership scheme will revert to annual membership in the run up to the election commencing until the end of the process, as per previous years.