The Raiders Team
Berkhamsted Raiders CFC, is a registered charity, run by a group of enthusiastic volunteers and supported by a paid Club Administrator, EIght Trustees oversee the running of the club. The day to day management is looked after by the Football Management Committee, supported by our Age Group Coordinators and Team Managers,.
Raiders Trustees
Keith Pollard
Club Chairman
What makes Raiders different? We're a true Community Club that provides sport for boys and girls of all abilities. Ask me how our teams did last weekend, or where they are in the league, and I won't know the answer!
Steve Bird
Trustee - Finance
I volunteer for Raiders because I love football. We provide a safe environment for children to play football and develop their technical skills, and build teams which develop life skills of leadership and teamwork. I make sure that we have the funds available to allow that to happen!
Mark Lawlor
Trustee - Charity Secretary, U7 Boys Age Group Co-Ordinator
It's great to be part of something that impacts so many people positively. Somehow, I've taken on responsibility for the U7s and the U18s. I've been trying to offload the responsibility for purchasing for some time now. Sorting out the kit for 1,000 players is a challenge. Anyone got a large garage?
Steve Slater
Trustee - Welfare
Being part of this successful club is something I am proud of. Raiders is a shining example of best practice... of volunteers providing sports opportunities and high quality facilities to a wide cross section of the local community.
Paul Russell
Trustee - Football Development
My role is to ensure that we provide the maximum opportunities for players to develop their skills, and work closely with the development team at the Herts FA., and the Raiders coaching team. I'm always on the lookout for new sponsors for Raiders, and this season I will be supervising the smooth running of the Raiders tournament.
Carol Preedy
Trustee
My son joined Raiders at U12. My husband managed the team up to U18 and I started helping with the administration of the team. I joined the committee in 2007 and have spent the last 10 years running the various fun raising events for Raiders. Raiders is a great club providing football for everyone.Our new walking football has three generations from one family. That is what football and Raiders is about.
Andy Grindrod
Trustee, Football Committee Chairman, U18 Age Group Coordinator
I am proud to have been involved with Raiders as a Manager and Age Group Coordinator since U7s , as well as on the Raiders Committee for 8 years. As well as Raiders providing ‘football for all’, I am keen to develop a pathway for our players into the Senior 11-a-side game.
Clive Bentley
Trustee
Its wonderful to be part of a true community club giving so many young people the opportunity to develop their skills & fitness, their friendships & a sense of pride in being on a winning team.
Julia Bastiman
Trustee
My son joined U10 last year and has developed into a proud and determined Raiders U11 player. His enthusiasm has inspired me to join the impressive Raiders volunteer community. As a trustee, my role is to exercise oversight and scrutiny, and help ensure that the charitable objects are carried out and that sustainable revenues continue to be generated.
