a rare opportunity has arisen to acquire a truly unique leisure, sports, entertainment and food and beverage business which serves a wide range of organisations, community groups, companies, schools, colleges, sports clubs and individuals. The business also supports the local football club of the town and is home to all its teams right through from juniors to the first team. The club was formed some 120 years ago and is part of the fabric of the local community. This modern purpose built facility sits on a high profile 10 acre site close to the major trunk road into and out of the town. The site comprises 3 natural grass pitches and a state-of-the-art artificial grass pitch ("agp"). The main grass pitch and agp are both floodlit and one of the other natural grass pitches is partially floodlit. The main pitch has full perimeter fencing and has a capacity of circa 3,500. The site also supports a floodlit bowling green and pavilion. A local bowling club play league matches at the site. The main stadium building is a modern structure, comprising functions rooms, bars, dining areas, professional kitchen, changing rooms, cellar, plant room, servery and offices, etc. There are 2 car parks, with a total capacity of about 200 vehicles. It is estimated that fixed assets (land, buildings, agp, etc) amount to approximately £1 million. The business also leases additional sporting facilities which are located approximately 1 mile from the main stadium complex. The lease is provided at a peppercorn rent. Commercial activities & income commercial activities and income streams include the following: - venue & pitch hire - catering, hospitality & bars - weddings, parties, discos, live entertainment, etc - corporate events, seminars, training courses, etc - advertising - perimeter boards, programmes, web-site, etc - sponsorship - grants & donations - local leagues, tournaments & soccer schools - community sports coaching initiatives - high profile sporting events - membership fees commercial income represents over 85% of the total income generated from all sources. There is scope to increase income from the above and also from additional activities. Football activities & income the football club supports over 20 teams and footballers of all ages and genders enjoy their sport at the facility. Each team is managed by qualified coaches. The club also has a partnership with a well known premier league football club and this promotes youth development at the facility. Football income is derived from the following: - membership fees - match & training subscriptions - gate, programme & raffle sales - sponsorship & donations - premier league football club funding other sports activities & income the facility also supports the provision of coaching & training for rugby, cricket and hockey at junior and senior level subject to certain constraints. Several local schools, colleges and sports clubs take advantage of these facilities.
