Corporate | 8th August 2022
Cardiff Rugby Board Meeting Summary – July 2022
The previous minutes were approved and actions discussed.
The board were joined by Malcolm Wall, PRB Chairman, to review and discuss the latest 2022/23 funding model proposal from the WRU.
Richard Holland’s Executive Summary:
- WRU Premiership proposal to reduce from 12 teams to 9 was presented and discussed
- Feedback workshops have been held with all non-rugby staff to review positives and negatives from an off-field perspective.
- Ongoing work to further develop a positive and effective culture throughout the organisation
- The rugby sub-board held a 21/22 season review meeting with Dai Young.
- Dai has also been holding ‘think tank’ sessions with the rugby department throughout pre-season
- Pentwyn and CAP updates were given
- PRB funding proposal impact was discussed
- Discussion of issues regarding supporting women’s rugby
Neil Bryan’s Finance Summary:
- 2021-22 quarter 4 (for the 11 months ended 31st May 2022) profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow
- Still awaiting discussions between the PRB and WRU to conclude to establish Cardiff Rugby’s cash position moving forward
Rhys Blumberg’s COO’s Summary:
- Kat Czekaj has resigned from her position as Key Account Manager. Gavin Vaughan-Evans has proven to be an asset to the commercial team and has been promoted to Commercial Manager to oversee the entire department
- Sponsorship – new agreement secured with JAR Site as Front Row Club sponsor
- Two Circles conference feedback and subsequent actions
- Matchday experience feedback – report from second visit yet to be received
Nadine Griffiths’ Foundation Summary:
- Summer schedule has seen the delivery of 52 events and counting
- Staffing update and recent individual achievements
- Commercial, grants and fundraising update, including new commercial agreement secured with BBI and £25,000 donation from the Wasps Legends golf event at La Manga (supported by the Foundation)
- Delivery and engagement overview
Supporters:
- Representatives would be sought for the Sustainability and Accessible Stadium working groups
- Pre-board meetings now established involving all supporter groups
- Potential changes in supporter group structure in autumn
- Supporter groups tasked to identify KPIs for Supporter Advisor
For the May Board Meeting Summary click here.
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