Richard Chown Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 CornwallFootballForum.com is a non-profit, independent community football website first created over 10 years ago.Since then technology has changed, users visiting the site has significantly grown to over 1000 unique users a day. This has meant costs associated with running the site has increased as we moved to a dedicated server and 365 day support. In order to keep the site free from costs to the members we tried an advertising model in the past. Unfortunately, this hasn't worked as expected. So, we are asking members if they will please donate to help run the site for another 12 months. The team realised the current situation and delayed the crowdfunding campaign back in April. The campaign will initially be over 30 days but we will continue to keep it open for when people are in a better position to donate. All donations are sent securely through the platform.Thank You Please Donate https://www.gofundme.com/f/cornwall-football-forum-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted May 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Thanks to those that have donated so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 If I can work the system , I'm not very good with modern technology , I'll send £25 . I get a lot of pleasure out of this forum , it's odd communicating with people that I'll never meet and exchanging views on the future of grassroots football from people 400 miles away . I say I'll never meet but I might invest in a cup and some tea bags in case I meet Older tending to his pitch if and when I get down again . TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 That’ll be great fenman if you can. It’s all straightforward to do - just click on the link https://www.gofundme.com/f/cornwall-football-forum-2020?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet Any problems just let either Richard or myself know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted May 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Thanks feman, all donations help to keep the forum going and independent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Thank you we have reached our 10% target! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 I think I've managed it Richard , not as complicated as I thought . cornishteddyboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobjfh Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Dave / Richard - just put £25 in the pot, keep up the great work, without you guys local football would have no ‘voice’ cornishteddyboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Thank you fenman and Bobjfh - really appreciate your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted May 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Thanks! We are nearly at our 20% target! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foul Throw 3 Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Donated 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted May 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Thank you we have just gone over our 20% target! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 If this is still open on my next pension day 15th June I'll donate another £25 , we must keep it going , once it's gone , that's it forever . cornishteddyboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Fenman, its very kind of you to offer but you have already donated. It would be great to see members pitch in to keep us independent non profit community forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Thank you to all those that have donated! We have just reached our 25% target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish leg end Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Sent 25£ over today I’m the same as fenman. I enjoy coming in here and checking each league out and scores. Reading people comments. With out this page we would have nothing on Cornish football. Keep up the good work Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobjfh Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Richard / Dave et al - each year you have to come on the forum making a plea to the hundreds of people who use / read the forum for the very small running costs to keep it ad free and totally independent - and each year it’s like pulling teeth. I know money is tight for everyone at the moment with furloughs / redundancies etc and there is little football to talk about BUT there have been over 400 individual views on this link - that’s £2 each (a can of beer) for a years worth of moans and banter about the sport we all love. I know you can’t say it - but it’s pretty poor from some forum users imo Its worth the money just for the daily jokes from Billy and fenman. I don’t mean to offend, come on guys. Dave Deacon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Thank you once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 I've won £30 on the lottery , can't spend it on the race bikes till July so you can have it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Donated , it'll mean going without food for a few days and the grandchildren will have to miss their birthday presents , I'll have to manage wearing socks with holes in for a few weeks but never mind its a good cause . I would say that my jeans have the knees and behind ripped , but they are in fashion so don't count as hardship . TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Things can’t be too bad fenman if you’ve got socks! 😀 Thanks for the donation 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 But they are odd socks !!!!!!!!!!!1 Dave Deacon and TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted June 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Thank you. We have just hit our 40% target! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted June 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 Thanks to all those that continue to donate we are now closing in on the 50% target! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Thanks to everyone we have just hit our 50% target!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 We are now on our way to our 60% target! If you value the forum please chuck in a quid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Eddy Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 All done mate, happy birthday for yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 So close to our 60% target! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 We have now reached our 60% target! Onto 70% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Just to relieve the sheer misery of celebrating 50 years of marriage tomorrow I'll take it to over the £500 mark . I need new shoes and the wife expects a present tomorrow but to hell with it we can go hungry for a few days to keep the forum going and if we ever get down to St. Austell this year and meet Older , Keith B and Billy I can look them in the eye ( or both eyes ) . TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Thanks fenman - let us know if you ever come down as we'll get a cinzano ready for you and your lady wife. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted June 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Thanks to all that have donated! We are on our way to 70%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 I can't stand the sight of the appeal stuck on £505 , it's as bad as being in a store that's playing a Spice Girl c.d. . I'll send another £25. in the morning , I won £25 on the Premium Bond this week so you can have it . TheolderIgetthebetterIwas and RAPPO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Yeah agree Fenman, it’s a pretty poor show when you consider how many of us use this excellent forum on a regular basis, especially during the local football season!! I know times have been extraordinarily lately to say the least but even if a couple of quid is thrown in by a lot of members it all adds up to the £780! It’s not even a cup of coffee in Costa! Come on folks, it’s only once a year!! 🤔🙄😳😤☕️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted July 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 Thanks for the donation Rappo! We just got over the 70% mark onto 80%... https://www.gofundme.com/f/cornwall-football-forum-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted July 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 Thanks to our latest donation we just hit the 75% mark. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted July 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 Thank you for all the donations today. We just went over the 80% mark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Awesome. Thank you for the contributions we just went past the 85% target.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Still a bit shocking though Rich, 54 users donated out of all the hundreds that go on here and use it!!! Pretty poor show to be honest 🤔🙄😳 mattelot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted July 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 In the home straight now guys lets get us over the line before the season begins.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 I'll donate another £25 on Sunday to take it nearer the £700 mark and leave it to the other 100's of users to top up the remainder . Billy Davies and TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishteddyboy Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Thank you Denis Pitt and to all who have donated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted July 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 Wow we just hit the 100% funding target. Thank you so much to all donators and keeping the forum running for the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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