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Chester FC latest accounts show the club to have made a profit of £53K last season.
This from Chester:
Chester FC made a
profit of £53k for the 2024/25 season, it was announced at the Annual
General Meeting of City Fans United (CFU).
CFU
members received a detailed report on the club's finances for the year
ending 31 May 2025, during which Treasurer Neil Berry outlined the major
achievements across the season, including:
- Turnover was £1,629,000 - an increase of £200k on the previous 12 months
- Expenditure was £1,585,000
- Pre-tax profit recorded was £52,667
- Matchday revenue up £154k to £811k - includes £274k from season tickets
- Commercial income was £258k - £23k above budget
- Fundraising income was £182k - includes £104k Boost the Budget and 50% increase in CFU membership fees
- Club shop profit was £57k - 9% increase
- Transfer income from player sales and loans was £78k
- Club reserves have increased to £268k
While
the club's participation in the National League North play-offs
contributed to the increased gate income, it had also resulted in
additional match and playing budget costs due to the requirement for
extended contracts.