Chairman’s Report - Trevor Smith said he was delighted with progress that is being made all around Club both on and off pitch. But, he felt that now would be good time to take stock on what we had achieved so far. He needs every member of board to devote time to ensure we remain on track and stated that we could no longer afford to carry passengers; his biggest concern is that he was currently covering four roles, Chair, Commercial, Football and Facilities, and this cannot continue. He thanked Spencer for taking on role of Commercial Director but the Club needs other changes to take place; He said that meetings had taken place with some holders of Club's loan debt and hopefully report back on this soon.

Media - Derek reported that: Trevor Smith had now arranged SkyHD to be installed and this would be connected to HD box once projector, wifi unit, projector screen and HDMI cabling had been installed; electronic scoreboard and LED unit had now been erected and necessary electrical work installed. He anticipated subject to matchday test and advertisements boards being in place that it would be unveiled at PWYW day, 6th December 2014 (please note that the subsequent test on Wednesday resulted in a few technical issues and it is now unlikely to have the scoreboard up and running for the Hemel game); enhancements were ongoing on Pitchero website and new 'Contacts' page was now in use but required additional key contacts data; work was ongoing on Commercial Brochures, Commercial area on website but required input from others, advertisements being played over PA system, Radio Clarets and TV's in Club House and upstairs meeting rooms upstairs, Customer Charter, Flex-Tickets, Media Operations Manual and webinar via Pitchero OS 'Conversations' facility.

Business Development - Spencer reported on what had been achieved so far and his plans: meetings to discuss how Club needed to reviewing all different aspects on 'Chelmsford City' brand; Attending recent Chelmsford City Showcase at Hylands House and Friends of City meetings; speaking to number of high profile contacts; carry out audit of everything we can sell and set realistic target; design and publish commercial brochures; setting up commercial website; improving our use of commercial social media to help with marketing; looking at new revenue streams in terms of both products and customers.

Facilities - Trevor Smith reported that: new structure had been put in place and impact of this was particular staff members are exceeding expectations; catering at Club had received many compliments over last few months both in presentation and quality of food; several items such as plates, utensils, chairs and tables have been purchased at Chelmsford auctions to allow further improvements to club house and these have proved to be vital asset for conferencing and kitchen; although Gemma had stepped down as Bar Manager, she will continue to be member of bar staff and interviews were taking place for new Bar Manager; Supporters' Club were also offering volunteers to help; seven staff had been taken on who have been trained on both bar and catering duties.

Matchday Operations - David reported that: progress continues to be made on producing MDO handbook; weekly team meetings continue to be held before home games; numbers of stewards is still problem and recent appeal for more volunteers proved fruitless and fresh appeal is to be made.

Youth Football and Club Shop - Steve Bennet reported that: he had spoken to Writtle Minors Club Secretary about possible use of their proposed 3G pitch and registered our interest in taking any availability on either Monday or Tuesday evenings; Youth Sections - EJA Teams have generally had good start to season, U18`s, currently well place with only 3 points dropped, and still in Essex County Cup. U17`s, currently top of their section and still in all competitions. U16`s, from start of being scratch side, they are improving, and still enjoying their football, only 1 win, but are representing CCFC with pride. U15`s, are having competitive season and are well placed within their section, and still in their League Cup. U14`s, slow start to their season but still in all competitions. U13`s, football and standards vary wildly, unfortunately there are two standout teams from Suffolk in their league, apart from these, we are very competitive and are well placed in both cup competitions. Reserves, - have good relationship with Mark Hawkes, and younger 1st Team fringe players are now playing regularly, with either 1st team or Reserves. Results are good, with us winning over last three Saturdays, last Saturday beating Bishops Stortford 4-2 who are currently top of League.: Shop, in recent weeks, we have added CCFC scarves, and babies bibs to out increasing levels of merchandising; Steve also provided to meeting financial summary of these seasons’ takings.

Supporters' Club - Simon reported that: So far this season the SC has raised £10,800 for its own funds, or items sold on Football Clubs behalf. £7,900 has been passed over to Football Club. £1,350 has also been paid over from 12th Man fund. Current funds were £2.500.00; SC membership now stands at a 326; Yads Mambo is new ‘12th Man’ fund player; on players sponsorship after good start, uptake on sponsorship has now slowed down; investing in youth fundraiser, which is fun, low key fundraiser has had minimal contributors so far, and will need to be pushed over next few weeks to begin to generate more interest; SC has begun to move into new HQ and will over next few weeks or months make requirements that are needed.

Legal and HR - Alistair reported that: a draft of Staff Handbook had been completed and he had meeting with Beverley and agreed some minor changes. He would now finalise this by January 2015; he had been asked to do some research on charity registered by Club some years ago; He had attended recent with Derek on LGB&T inclusion Conference run by Football Association at Wembley.

Stadium - Steve Woolnough reported that: problem with dug outs being placed in front of toilets between games had been resolved; new groundsman had been appointed and he had indicated that pitch will get worse before it gets better and it needs some underlying work to be carried out before he can make necessary improvements; Check of lux levels on floodlights had been requested following inspection by AC; there are still concerns over damage to pitch if used for training and reserve games; problems with turnstiles are responsibility of City Council; request has been received from SC volunteers for additional barriers and he would contact Council; he had meeting with and members of FA on 26th September 2014 regarding ground grading and no problems had been highlighted; complaint had been received from supporter regarding ramp to disabled viewing area as being slippery and this was being sorted; he was liaising with Athletics Stadium Manager regarding installation of dug out anchor points.

Finance - Alan reported that year to date gate receipts were boosted by Barnet FA Cup tie which improved anticipated Football income for month; November costs will reflect net payment made to Barnet FC; overall costs continue to cause concern as in many cases are exceeding budget; it is imperative that we manage expenditure on non essential items until we can begin to make progress in clearing long standing creditors; Clubhouse revenue continues to be in line with expectations and November looks as though it will remain in line with budget; management of staff hours are crucial going forward; FITC revenue and costs remain in line with budget.