York City Supporters Trust (YCST) are excited to announce the Inaugural Breakfast Networking Event as part of the York City Supporters Trust (YCST) Business Directory. This is a unique opportunity for you to connect with local businesses, York City FC sponsors, and community leaders in one of York’s most dynamic spaces, Spark York.

Event Details

Date: Monday, 30th September
Time: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Venue: Spark York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB

Vi Coffee will be open for coffee and cakes.

Why Attend?

  • Networking: Build meaningful connections with local business owners, professionals, and supporters of York City FC, while enjoying a relaxed breakfast atmosphere.
  • Community Engagement: Hosted at Spark York, a thriving community hub in the heart of the city, this event embodies our shared commitment to promoting local collaboration and business growth.
  • Commitment to Collaboration: We are pleased to confirm that Julie-Anne Uggla, Co-Chair of York City FC, and Paula Stainton, Head of the YCFC Foundation, will be attending as a demonstration of the club’s strong commitment to this initiative, spearheaded by the Supporters Trust.
  • Guest Speaker: Sam Leach, Director at Spark, will speak about how and why he set up Spark York as a community space. He will share insights into the vision behind Spark, how it has become a key hub for local businesses and the community, and how spaces like this can help local businesses thrive.
  • Exclusive Raffle: All attendees will automatically be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a hospitality box at an upcoming York City FC game, with the option to upgrade to a match sponsorship at a special rate. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a match in style and further strengthen connections with fellow sponsors.

This event marks the start of a new series of events focused on building strong, lasting relationships between York City Football Club, local businesses, and the wider York community. Together, we can create opportunities that benefit all and contribute to the city’s ongoing success.

RSVP Information

To secure your place, please RSVP by email to info@staging.ycst.org.uk.

About The Business Directory

The YCFC Business Directory gives businesses the opportunity of unparalleled exposure to a broad and engaged audience connected to both the Football Club and the Supporters Trust.

York City Football Club boasts an impressive reach with over 1.4 million website visitors, nearly half a million users, and a robust social media following of 178,600. Additionally, the club has an email database of 19,000 subscribers, ensuring extensive visibility for your business. Their email data includes 12.6K contacts with a remarkable 40.3% open rate, with 41% of these contacts actively engaged

The York City Supporters Trust further amplifies this reach with over 4,115 social media followers and a powerful base of over 1,000 members determined to support local businesses. By becoming part of this directory, businesses not only support the club but also tap into a network that can significantly boost their visibility and customer base.

For more details read the official announcement here https://www.ycst.org.uk/business-directory-launch/