Cambridge Fans United (Dave Matthew-Jones) presented Cambridge United (Renford Sargent) with a cheque for £10,000 at the recent home fixture against Guiseley. The Trust will receive shares in the club in return.

CFU Chairman Dave Matthew-Jones commented
“This is further evidence of the Trust’s backing for Cambridge United. We are happy to help whenever we are able. However, we can only do so if the supporters back us. It is important that everyone joins CFU.”

This news follows the recent announcement that CFU launched  a drive to recruit 1,000 members and the news that U’s manager, Jez George, and the entire playing squad had signed up to CFU.

Dave added “This time last year we helped pay for repairs to a bridge so as to keep the Habbin Stand open”

“This cheque provides funds to aid the club in moving forward positively this year. Whilst we work for both the supporters and the club, we do need help to ensure that progress continues, both on and off the pitch.”

“For the equivalent of six pence per day you can join CFU. It can be done online, by post or at the CFU caravan on matchdays. The summer is approaching and for two months the club will receive no match day income. The target is to get through this period and start next season free of debt.”

“The more members CFU has, the more often it can provide Cambridge United with investment.”

Thanks go to all those who have already joined or renewed their lapsed subscriptions.
 
 
To coincide with the CFU initiative to increase our membership to 1000 members, we have set up a new blog so you can discuss CFU membership and ask any question you may have about CFU or about becoming a member.
The CFU Board Members will reply if there are things you would like to ask.

You can find the blog here
 
 
_ In today’s world every football club has to meet the business challenges it faces head on.  By recognising these challenges and changing effectively, football clubs can prevent the uncertainty and suffering currently being experienced at many clubs.

Cambridge United and CFU have joined together to ensure that similar events do not happen at the R Costings Abbey Stadium. We are working together to ensure a secure future.

Now is the time to be pro-active and not simply reactive. With everyone working together, we can enable the club’s short to medium term future to be secure.

The aim is to:
1.      Eliminate debt and start building a capital reserve.
2.      Run the club on realistic and affordable budgets in the future.

Football and society is changing. Cambridge United has to change with these times and build for the future. 

How can supporters help?
1.      Join CFU
- 100 new members will give the Trust £2,000 to invest in the club.
- 1000 members would provide £20,000 yearly
2.      Spend £1 extra every match.
For example:
- buy a 50/50 ticket,
- buy a car sticker.
- buy a programme at least once in three games
This could raise £22,000
3.      If you have spare time help by volunteering.
4.      Bring a friend or relation to one league match. This could raise £20,000
5.      Support and enjoy the Centenary Year

There will also be some exciting offers for CFU members announced shortly.

Don’t wait - Join today! 
All it takes is a few clicks and you can find details of all the CFU membership packages here