Yateley Sports CIC
Raising Funds For The Local Community
Strengthening Our Community
Yateley Sports Community Interest Company (CIC) is a not-for-profit group raising funds to improve local sports and community facilities, run entirely by volunteers.
Our festivals bring people together, raise significant funds, and create a lasting impact.
Our Purpose
We exist to improve sports and wellness facilities in Yateley by raising funds through community events.
As a Community Interest Company (CIC), our work directly benefits residents, ranging from grassroots footballers to adult festival-goers.
What is a CIC? A Community Interest Company (CIC) is a special type of limited company set up to benefit the community rather than private shareholders. All profits and assets are used to support the cause - in our case, improving local sports and community facilities in Yateley.
Who We Are
We’re 100% volunteer-run. That’s been true from the start. From putting up fencing to booking bands, every bit of effort comes from people who care about the Yateley area and its future.
- Chair: Colin Ive
- Treasurer & Secretary: Stephanie Winston-Bray
- Directors: Mike Gray, Richard Pascoe, Janet Randall, Tom Irving
The Journey So Far
2010
The first ideas take shape. Conversations begin around improving football facilities in Yateley.
2011
Yateley Sports CIC is formed. Gig on the Green launches. The CIC wins 'Best New Business' at the Inspire Awards in November.
2013
Four local football clubs (Yateley, Yateley Green, Yateley Youth and Beaulieu) unite to form Yateley United F.C.
2014
The CIC purchases Sean Devereux Park from CEMEX with guidance from Yateley Town Council. Then the CIC sells on, at cost, their previously agreed leased areas to Yateley United FC and Yateley Cricket Club.
2015-18
A wave of facilities upgrading is underway, including youth pitch improvements, new drainage across the main pitch, pitch realignment, and the addition of a pitch border rail.
2018
Plans approved for a community sports centre, and a significant grant awarded from the Football Foundation and Hampshire County Council.
2019
The Blackwater Valley Cask & Cork Festival is launched.
2020-22
Construction completed. The Yateley United Community Centre was officially opened by World Cup winner Ossie Ardiles in October 2022, and made available for our community to hire.
2023
Installation of floodlights around the main pitch with the first game under lights versus Camberley Town. The first Yateley Sausage & Cider Fest was held at Sean Devereux Park.
2025
Sean Devereux Park was used as a base for the Yateley 10k race series. The Blackwater Valley Cask & Cork Festival was renamed to Yateley Cask & Cork Festival.
2026
'Yateley United Community Centre' relaunches as 'The Clubhouse at Sean Devereux Park', to better reflect its services and improve its visibility in the community.
What's Next...
Our focus turns to funding and installing a new floodlit 3G pitch.
Our Fundraising Events
Gig on the Green
Launched in 2011, Gig on the Green is Yateley's flagship music festival. It brings thousands of people together for a summer weekend of live tribute bands, local music, family fun, and community pride. It's the heartbeat of our fundraising effort.
Yateley Cask & Cork Festival
Launched in 2019, this celebration of beer, cider, wine and food brings together local suppliers, live entertainment, and the best community vibe. End-of-summer's must-attend event if you like a tipple and a treat for your ears!
Sean Devereux Park: A Community Hub
Once an underused patch of land, Sean Devereux Park is now a thriving home to Yateley United FC, the Yateley United Community Centre, and a range of community activities.
What We've Built
- Bought the land in 2014 using funds raised by festivals
- Gained planning approval in 2018
- Built a fully equipped Community Centre (opened 2022)
What’s Next
We’re now fundraising to build a new floodlit 4G pitch. It will provide a weatherproof, year-round training space for local teams of all ages for all sports. It’s our biggest target yet, and it can only happen with your support.
Get Involved
Volunteer
Our festivals only happen thanks to local people pitching in. Whether you can spare a few hours on the day, help behind the scenes, or take on a bigger role, we’d love to hear from you.
Sponsor
We partner with local businesses that want to give back and gain exposure. From banner space to headline sponsorship, we have flexible packages available.
Donate
Every penny raised goes straight into local projects. Help us fund the next stage of development at Sean Devereux Park, including the all-weather pitch.