The 2016/17 season was a great one for AC Hoylake, with more teams taking part across all age groups, and an unprecedented number of cups won and trophies lifted.

And although there’s barely been time to catch breath since the end of the season, everyone at AC Hoylake is already working flat out to prepare for next season – and we could really do with YOUR help to make 2017/18 just as successful.

So, if you fancy volunteering in any capacity – anything from helping set up on matchdays to taking on a coaching role - or have any fundraising ideas that could help the club, we’d love to hear from you.

Email - paul.williams@achoylake.com

You might also be interested in finding out exactly where the annual subs go, as well as any other funds raised during the course of the season. If so, read on…

How are my annual subs spent?

At AC Hoylake, we just want as many kids to be able to play football as possible, and we certainly don’t want anyone to miss out for financial reasons – that’s why we try to keep our annual subs as low as we possibly can.

Subs for the 2017/18 season have been frozen once again at £153 per year, payable as one lump sum at the start of the season, or at £12.75 a month, preferably by direct debit, see link for details http://www.achoylake.com/news/subs-info-201718-1023996.html

So, how exactly are your annual subs spent?

38% - Winter training venues
18% - League fees, club insurance, utilities, affiliation, website, coaches’ education
19% - Pitch and refs fees
12% - Kit and equipment 12%
10% - Tournaments 10%
3% - Club funds 3%

As you can see, the vast majority of money that comes in, goes straight back out during the course of the season, with just a minimal amount going back to the club to be put aside for a rainy day.

And once all that is taken care of, we’re left with just enough to pay for our end of season awards ceremony, to see the kids rewarded for all their hard work and effort during the season.

So, if you have any fundraising ideas, we’d love you to share them with us – anything from bungee jump to a bake-off, if it can get more money in the club coffers, we’re all for it.

How can I help raise funds for AC Hoylake JFC?

There are a few simple things you can do to help raise funds for AC Hoylake:

• Subs – It helps the club enormously when subs are paid in full at the start of the season, or deposited on time each month – our direct debit facility is the simplest way to make sure a monthly payment is never missed.
We do, however, understand times are tough, so if you do find yourself struggling with subs, please do let your coach know as soon as possible and we’ll see what we can do.

• EasyFundraising – Easyfundraising is a website that raises money for your chosen club or charity every time you spend online. Just go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/, type ‘AC Hoylake JFC’ in the ‘Join now’ box, then hit the ‘Join us’ button to register. Once signed up, you can quickly and easily raise money for AC Hoylake every time you shop online - and it won’t cost you a penny extra.

• Get involved – Helping the club out isn’t something we measure in pence and pounds, and we’re eternally grateful for the help of all our volunteers – so if you have any spare time at all, and you could help out the club in any way, we’d love to have you on board.
And we’re also on the lookout for keen volunteers with a few ideas and a little time on their hands, to join our club committee – we’re not after a massive commitment, just as much time as you can spare.

We’d love you to get involved any way you can – if you need any more information, would like to send us some ideas, or register your interest to volunteer in any capacity, email Paul at paul.williams@achoylake.com