The Vision
The Vision
The new sports ground as it is envisaged will be a total community facility for all ages, male and female no matter what their chosen sport is and no matter what standard of play they wish to achieve. Everyone will be made welcome !!
At this stage junior and senior football clubs have been catered for and junior and senior cricket similarly but this is by no means the limit to the aspirations we have. For instance, a suggestion has been made that the Pavilion could be used as a centre for Table Tennis, this is being taken seriously and the incorporation of this is being taken into future plans. Netball and Tennis is another priority and we will work towards it’s provision in the future.
The new sports ground as it is envisaged will be a total community facility for all ages, male and female no matter what their chosen sport is and no matter what standard of play they wish to achieve. Everyone will be made welcome !!
At this stage junior and senior football clubs have been catered for and junior and senior cricket similarly but this is by no means the limit to the aspirations we have. For instance, a suggestion has been made that the Pavilion could be used as a centre for Table Tennis, this is being taken seriously and the incorporation of this is being taken into future plans. Netball and Tennis is another priority and we will work towards it’s provision in the future.
About ABSA
About ABSA
Get Involved
Get Involved
Get Involved
The Facilities
The Facilities
About
What does ABSA do?
What we do
What is ABSA?
Abbots Bromley Sports Association (ABSA) is a registered charity borne out of a vision by villagers, to provide a beautiful, 13 acre, sports and recreational space (including a brand new community Clubhouse) for residents of Abbots Bromley and the surrounding areas.
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The whole of the community and its institutions have been involved from inception to the present day. This includes the parish council, local schools, church, British Legion, youth club, scouts as well as the main sports clubs.
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In spring 2022 we were very proud to hold our very first game of cricket at the ABSA grounds and now junior and senior cricketers are regularly playing and training on the grounds.
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The ABSA bar and outdoor covered area is a great place where adults and children can meet, socialise and just enjoy the space - we've hosted some fantastic parties and family celebrations already using this space.​
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​​​In 2024 we also upgraded the toilets and added an accessible toilet. Together with the AB Cricket Club we will be installing women and girl's changing rooms.
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In spring 2025 the new Multi Use All Weather Court was installed thanks to a HS2 grant and the community coming together to support ABSA Fest and donations through crowdfunding. The court lighting will be completed in the Autumn of 2025. Now this allows us to focus with the planning and building of the new Community Clubhouse. This will be your place for socialising and celebrating. Everyone is welcome, whatever age, background or level of skill to come and make new friends, meet old ones or just to take in the beautiful surroundings.
What we do
Governance & Structure
ABSA was established in 2014 by the Chairman of the village Cricket Club, Football Club and the Junior Football Club and is governed and managed by volunteers and residents of the local community.
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In 2014 the ABSA Board of Trustees was established, with legal responsibility for the Charity. The Board makes strategic decisions, ensuring the charity objectives are met, risk is managed and there is full financial control. The Trustees continuously monitor and evaluate the aims and objectives in relation to our purpose and our constitution.
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The Operations Committee reports to the Trustee Board and these skilled people manage the logistics of the project. This Committee includes surveyors, accountants and others, who provide their time for free, who work with the appointed architect and deliver the project. There are three subgroups:
Fundraising
This subgroup is tasked with leading the fundraising drive for ABSA. From planning & hosting events, to liaising with sponsors.
Finance
This subgroup is tasked with ensuring financial control for ABSA.
Risk
Tasked with identifying and mitigating the risk of the project. The Operating Committee will evaluate and monitor numbers, costs, usage and maintenance. Safeguarding and Health and Safety will be monitored at all times by our Safeguarding Officer who will also manage any complaints.
Local Sports Clubs and Community Groups (who are independent of ABSA) have their own governance structure and feed into the project through the Operations Group.
Trustee Contact Information
Katharine Brindley
Trustee
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Glen Roberts
Trustee
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Alan Tolley
Trustee
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Mark Darnbrough
Trustee
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Alex Ufton
Trustee