Ebbsfleet United Update 30th April 2013
Everyone,
There are a number of stories floating around about the status of Ebbsfleet United Football Club. We heard yesterday that the club was wound up noon yesterday and also that we had gone into administration. We can confirm that neither of these statements are true.
The club does have short term cash problems and the most critical situation is that we get the club through to the financial year end which is 31st May 2013. Monies donated either directly to the club, through the Fleet Trust or through the MyFC ownership model will be gratefully received, no matter how large or small.
The club is behind with its PAYE and VAT payments to HMRC. The March PAYE payment is almost cleared and at this moment in time the April PAYE payment is outstanding. The VAT payment due in April is also outstanding. A substantial payment was made to HMRC yesterday. At the time of writing the amount still owed is excess of £25,000. We have had a dialogue with HMRC and this will be ongoing to ensure the survival of the club.
On the subject of potential investors we can confirm that there are two interested investors. It would be unfair to comment further at this stage as both offers have their merits and details are subject to confidentiality at this stage. Both offers include monies set aside to clear the current short term liabilities that have received plenty of publicity.
As and when things change substantially we will endeavour to update everyone associated with the club as quickly and accurately as possible.
Regards,
Jessica McQueen and Phil Sonsara
