Boost the Budget 2026
Boost the Budget gives Blues fans the chance to donate to next season’s playing budget in return for exclusive rewards and experiences, while providing crucial support for the footballing staff.
Our target once again this year is £125,000 to give new Manager Phil Parkinson and his staff the best possible chance of battling for promotion this season.
Every penny and every pledge will make a massive difference for our club.
The 2026/27 Boost the Budget window will be open from Wednesday 27th May until Wednesday 1st July, with a fantastic range of rewards for pledgers.
I am already a boost the budget pledger, what should I do?
Nothing! If you pledged via a monthly donation last year, you will have already been contacted to say you don’t have to do a thing – simply allow your direct debit to continue running!
For any general enquiries regarding rewards, direct debits, or to move between tiers and potentially increase your pledge, please email boost@chesterfc.com.
The Importance of BTB to Chester FC
CFU Vice Chair Jim Green explains: “Phil was our number one choice and from that very first meeting, it was clear that the biggest attraction to managing our football club was you – our fans.
“It’s your passion, the atmosphere you create at the Deva, the incredible away followings, and the phenomenal support shown through Boost the Budget that makes Chester FC different.
“Our ambition remains the same: to challenge for promotion to the National League. Reaching the play-offs in three of the last four seasons – and coming so close to getting over the line – shows we are not far away. But football never stands still, and we believed the time was right to evolve if we are to keep progressing.
“In Phil and Neil, we have appointed a management team that knows exactly what it takes to achieve that ambition. Their record on the pitch speaks for itself, but just as importantly, they have shown they can build a football club – winning promotion, leading the transition to full-time football, and preparing a team to compete at the next level.
“They have brought a fresh approach, new ideas, and, above all, an incredible determination to deliver success for our football club. It’s now up to us as fans and co-owners to support them as much as we can.
“Boost the Budget is our opportunity to show Phil and Neil what makes Chester FC so special. Last season, more than 600 supporters contributed, which was magnificent. But if we can increase that by another 100 or 200 pledges, we can smash that target – and every additional pound raised will go directly into Phil’s playing budget.”
I’ve not pledged before. How do I contribute?
You can make a one-off donation or choose to pay monthly via Direct Debit to your selected tier – with Boost the Budget rewards on offer across all tiers.
The tiers are outlined below. Each tier brings additional rewards as you raise your contribution.
From my very first interview, I said it clearly, the biggest reason I chose Chester was the supporters. Nothing more, nothing less.
Phil Parkinson, First Team Manager
It couldn’t be simpler to donate. Regular contributions can be made via a Direct Debit (see below). Every contribution makes a difference!
For any general enquiries, please email boost@chesterfc.com.
Choose your monthly donation
Please note payments will show on your bank statements as ‘GoCardless’, not ‘ChesterFC’, for technical reasons.
Direct Debits will come out of accounts on the 2nd of the month.
Bank Transfers
For one-off lump sum payments only) can be made to the account details below:
Account Name: Chester City Supporters Society Limited T/A City Fans United
Sort code: 60−83−01
Account number: 20331296
Reference: BOOST-(your name and postcode)
Cheque
Please make cheques payable to ‘Chester FC’ quoting ‘Boost the Budget’ on the back of the cheque and send to: Chester FC, Deva Stadium, Bumpers Lane, Chester CH1 4LT
Paypal
You can also make a one-off payment via PayPal – every contribution makes a difference!
|
Tier |
Monthly |
One-Off |
Rewards |
|
Tier 1 |
£5 per month (Existing Only) |
£60 |
Entry into Fan Experience Prize Draw* |
|
Tier 2 |
£10 per month |
£120 |
Above + £10 Bar or Shop Voucher + Donate a Child ST |
|
Tier 3 |
£20 per month |
£240 |
Above + Unique Signed Print + Donate a Child ST |
|
Tier 4 |
£35 per month |
£420 |
Above + exclusive BTB Retro Shirt OR Meet the Manager Event Invite + Donate a Child ST |
|
Tier 5 |
£50 per month |
£600 |
Above + Match Hospitality x2 + Donate a Child ST |
|
Tier 6 |
£100 per month |
£1,200 |
Above + Director for a Day + Donate a Child ST |
|
Business Tier |
N/A |
£1,750 + VAT |
Social Media thank you, signed shirt + in Draw for Ball, Prog Sponsor or Perimeter Board |
*Fan Experience Prize Draw – One Draw. Five Prizes. Five Winners.
Every BTB pledger will be entered into the draw which will take place in May 2027. The prizes on offer are as follows:
- Become a member of the 2027/28 squad
- Pick a playlist at a game in 2027/28
- Be a Seals Live commentator at a game in 2027/28
- A new signed home shirt
- A signed Chester FC Football
General Manager Albert Davies said: “The backing of Boost the Budget from our supporters year after year has been nothing short of remarkable, and to reach £125,000 last season was yet another brilliant achievement by our fans.
“This is a really exciting new chapter for our football club. The positivity around the club heading into 2026/27 is clear for everyone to see, and your backing will make a huge difference under our new Manager Phil Parkinson.
“Boost The Budget continues to play a vital role in helping the football club remain competitive, and the commitment shown by our supporters demonstrates just how powerful our fanbase can be when we come together behind a shared goal.
“If you’re able to get involved and contribute financially, that’s fantastic. Equally, simply helping to spread the word can make a huge difference as well!
“This club is built on togetherness and unity, and with almost 700 pledgers supporting Boost the Budget last season, we all know the direct impact you can make. If we can build on that number again this year, it will give Phil and his staff the strongest possible platform and help drive the club forward for the season ahead.”
