Committee Round Up - July 2026

Thu 16 Jul 2026 17:01

In an effort to better communicate activity around the club, we're looking to create a regular committee round up to share the previous month's activity with our membership. We'd love to hear any comments you may have - get in touch by emailing marketing@basingstokerfc.com

Club Chairman’s Update – James Jagged

Continued follow-up following the AGM and ensuring actions, roles and committee responsibilities are carried through properly.

Significant involvement around the club in a number of aspects:

  • Establishing clearer coaching pathways and prioritising coaching development across all ages for the upcoming season
  • Continued liaison with Hampshire RFU and supported the Club’s ongoing relationship with the county
  • Supported ongoing Make Amends activity and wider volunteer-led improvements around the Club.

As always, thank you to all volunteers, coaches, staff and committee members for their continued time, effort and support.

Treasurer’s Update – Helen Savage

Management accounts have been shared directly with the committee, with a full report to be shared at our Financial General Meeting once figures have been more closely interrogated.

Overall we are down on last year, but as discussed at the AGM there has been a lot of capital expenditure and repairs this year. Given the economic climate, I don’t think any of the numbers come as a surprise. Despite income being up, cost have risen at a higher rate – so this may need looking at.

Chair of Playing Update – Al McKenzie

A big month of news - we are delighted to have secured the services of Callum Anderson as Lead Coach for the Men’s Section, following the departure of Eric Liebenberg.

Beyond this, there have been further appointments to the Playing structure since the end of the 2025/6 season – we are pleased to announce that Simon Hawthorne has been appointed Club Coaching Coordinator, taking the reins from Josh Vosakiwaiwai, Sharon Allen has been appointed Chair of Youth Playing and Kevin Paterson has taken a more formalised role as Chair of Men’s Playing.

Chair of Governance Update – Laurence Mottram

We are pleased to be progressing the implementation of a new EPOS system, which integrates directly with GMS - we will soon agree a migration date and share this with our membership.

End of Season Data Audit complete, including large cleanup of old records and an update of roles.

Chair of Clubhouse & Grounds – Phil Keiff

Clubhouse development - Quotes have been received for new carpet/laminate for President’s bar, while the committee room refurb is progressing well.

An interim irrigation solution has been delivered to ensure the best possible playing surface on the Cage.

Chair of Marketing Update – Paddy Gilbert

Marketing of Club (non-rugby) activity, including:

Marketing of Club (rugby) activity, including:

  • Regular recruitment promotion for Men’s, Women’s and Girls sections
  • Promotion of T1 Rugby, to be held fortnightly on every other Monday during the summer.

Chair of Commercial – Millie Harris

Joined the committee following her appointment at the Club's AGM.

Produced a branded Sponsorship Package Matrix, as well as several meetings with local and national businesses to acquire further partnerships across the club.

Membership/Youth Playing/Shop – Sharon Allen

A membership freeze has been agreed for the 2026/7 Season.

A productive meeting was held with Youth TMs and Coaches, where any concerns/points could be raised in an open forum.

Confirmed a one-year renewal with Canterbury for next season, with a better offer to club members.

Safeguarding/Rugby Safe – Sarah Whatmore

The Minis Summer Activity sessions continue to be well attended and appear to be operating effectively. The girls' teams also continue to train on Sunday afternoons until the school holidays, and no safeguarding concerns have been identified during these activities.

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