SCEFL AGM – 19th June 2025

The SCEFL AGM took place on Thursday 19th June 2025 at Cray Valley Football Club.

Here is a summary of events;

• Minutes of the Annual General Meetings held on Monday 10th June 2024 were confirmed.
• Premier Division constitution confirmed for 25/26: Bearsted, Chislehurst Glebe, Corinthian, Erith and Belvedere, Faversham
  Strike Force, Fisher, Hollands & Blair, Holmesdale, Hythe Town, Kennington, Larkfield & New Hythe, Phoenix Sports, Punjab United, Rusthall, Snodland Town, Stansfeld, Sutton Athletic, Tunbridge Wells, Whitstable Town.
• First Division constitution confirmed for 25/26: AFC Greenwich Borough, Banstead Athletic, Bridon Ropes, Chessington & Hook
  United, Croydon, FC Elmstead, Greenways, Halls AFC, Lewisham Borough Community, Lordswood AFC, Lydd Town, Rochester United, SE Dons, Sheppey Sports, SC Thamesmead, Staplehurst Monarchs, Tooting Bec, Welling Town.
• Six Clubs were accepted into the Development League; Ashford United, Erith & Belvedere, Hastings United, Herne Bay, Hythe Town, Welling Town.
• Clubs voted for the Development League to be split into three regional Divisions.
  East: Ashford United, Deal Town, Faversham Town, Herne Bay, Hythe Town, Lydd Town, Margate, Sheppey United, Whitstable Town.
  Central: Bearsted, Hastings United, Hollands & Blair, Lordswood AFC, Maidstone United, Punjab United, Rusthall, Snodland Town, Staplehurst Monarchs, Tunbridge Wells.
  North: Chislehurst Glebe, Corinthian, Cray Wanderers, Croydon, Erith & Belvedere, Kent United, SC Thamesmead, Stansfeld, Sutton Athletic, Welling Town.
• The Finance Report was received and approved and A4G LLP approved as the Reporting Accountant for the new season.
• AFC Greenwich Borough, Banstead Athletic, Chessington & Hook FC, Hythe Town FC and Phoenix Sports FC were each elected into Membership of Southern Counties East Football League Limited.
• Canterbury City FC, Clapton CFC, Faversham Town, Meridian VP, Soul Tower Hamlets and VCD Athletic were removed from Membership of the Southern Counties East Football League Limited.
• Board of Directors was elected;
  Chair – Denise Richmond
  Vice Chair & Fixtures – Matthew Panting
  Secretary – Ricky Adams
  Finance – Lee Dyson
  Discipline – Rob Marriott
  Referees – John D’arcy
  Safeguarding – Nicola Stonebridge
  Club Rep – Steve Lewis – Lordswood AFC
  Club Rep – Richard Leach – SC Thamesmead
  Club Rep– Andy Pye – Holmesdale FC
• President & Vice Presidents were confirmed;
  President – Ray Brown
  Vice President – Tony Day
  Vice President – Peter Hunter
  Vice President – Derek Peck
• League Officers were elected;
  Chair – Denise Richmond
  Secretary – Ricky Adams
  Finance – Lee Dyson
  Fixtures – Matthew Panting
  Discipline – Alf Levy
  Registrations – Doug Francis
  Website – Dean Sawyer
  Referees – John D’arcy
  Referees – Steve Goldup
  Referees – Steve Tunnicliffe
  Safeguarding – Nicola Stonebridge
• Standardised Rules and League Cup Rules accepted for 2025/26. Copies will be sent to Clubs and added to the website shortly.
• Clapton Community FC thanked the league and it’s member clubs for an enjoyable season with us and made it clear that them leaving was solely due to geographical reasons.
• A presentation was made by iTrust -They are making their software available to every SCEFL club, helping to improve communication and create a safer environment for everyone. iTrust is about more than just identifying areas that need a bit of attention, but also celebrating the fantastic work that goes on in football clubs – from the dedication of volunteers to the great communities they support.
• Clubs collected Bibs, Footballs, Ground Passes, Subs Boards and Team Sheets

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