Crymych Football Club will be holding a public meeting on Thursday, July 10 at Ysgol Bro Preseli at 7pm for an update on the fundraising campaign to secure a new football pitch in Crymych.

A public meeting open to everyone interested in supporting grassroots football is being organised by Crymych Football Club, also known as Clwb Pel-droed Crymych.

Earlier in the year, the idea of launching a major fundraising campaign to raise £90,000 for the purchase of a new football pitch in the village of Crymych was discussed, and the response has been fantastic. The new pitch project aims to provide an accessible new ground for the club near the clubhouse in Crymych. The club has 2 senior Men's teams and an emerging Women's team. Also newly formed, rapidly growing junior section, which now has over 80 young players.

This new pitch project is being supported by the Football Association of Wales and the community charity PLANED, which supports local charities and associations in purchasing and transferring property for community benefit.

Since its formation just six years ago in 2019, Crymych Football Club has gone from strength to strength. In 2023, the club achieved a significant milestone by purchasing its clubhouse at the Crymych Arms Pub, which had been empty and closed for 2 years. It is now a community hub and a clubhouse for players, supporters, and the wider community. Now, the club is turning its attention to securing a dedicated football pitch to further its development and ensure a bright future for football in the Crymych area.

To raise the necessary funds, the club is inviting individuals to lend £1,000 over three years at an attractive annual interest rate of 4%. This investment opportunity also comes with the added benefit of 30% tax relief under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), making it a financially rewarding way to support local sports.

With the 4% interest guaranteed, this scheme offers a better return than leaving £1,000 in a traditional savings account. By participating, supporters will not only earn a competitive return on their investment but also play a vital role in securing the future of football in the Crymych Area.

Those interested in supporting the campaign can turn up to the public meeting or find full details of the lending scheme by visiting www.cpdcrymych.cymru.

Alternatively, application forms are available at the Crymych Arms Pub or Siop Sian in Crymych.

Club Chairman Gary Phillips said: “This is an incredible opportunity for the community to come together and support a project that will benefit generations to come. Our junior section has grown exponentially, and having our own pitch will allow us to nurture local talent and provide an additional focal point for the village. We’re offering a win-win situation – a great return for investors and a lasting legacy for the Crymych area.”

The new pitch will not only serve as a home for the club’s senior and junior teams but will also become a valuable community asset, hosting local events and fostering a sense of pride in the area. With the support of the community, Crymych Football Club is confident of reaching its £90,000 target and securing a bright future for football in the area.

For more information, please visit www.cpdcrymych.cymru or contact the club directly at [email protected]