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Like most organisations, the financial pressures on SD Scotland intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, and posed a real threat to our ability to continue our work with supporters groups and grassroots sports clubs. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic we began re-thinking our business model, and were working to expand our commercial activities. Our goal was, and remains, to reduce our reliance on grant funding whilst continuing to advocate for greater supporter engagement and involvement in the governance of our clubs and of the national game.
However, the commercial environment has changed and this has impacted us significantly. We have therefore expanded our Patreon crowdfunding programme, and any contributions (as small or as large as you can afford) that you are able to make to our work will make a massive difference to us. We have introduced three new tiers, with merchandise featuring our "football without fans is nothing" graphic in order for us to recognise your contributions:
- Bronze tier supporters (donating £5 per month) will receive a sticker
- Silver tier supporters (donating £12.50 per month) will receive a coffee mug
- Gold tier supporters (donating £20 per month) will receive a t-shirt
Patreon supporters automatically become Associate Members of SD Scotland:
- You’ll be joining a network of fans and supporters groups working to ensure that supporters' voices are heard and influence positive change within the game.
- Receive regular updates on issues affecting Scottish football and/or its fans.
- Get free access to our events such as Annual Supporters Summit.
- Get involved in the democratic structures of Supporters Direct Scotland as one of our three Associate Directors.
Sign up as a Patreon supporter here.
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