Score big on admin – how LoveAdmin and GoCardless are revolutionising football club management

Running a football club, from grassroots to a large community hub, is incredibly rewarding. But let’s be honest, it’s also a massive undertaking, often burdened by mountains of paperwork, endless payment chasing, and communication challenges.

At LoveAdmin, we understand these struggles because we’ve built our leading club management software specifically for football clubs like yours. And with our partnership with GoCardless, we’re making it easier than ever for clubs to thrive on and off the pitch.

LoveAdmin and GoCardless, a winning combination

Imagine a world where your club administration runs seamlessly, payments are collected effortlessly, and communication with players and parents is a breeze. This isn’t a pipe dream; it’s the reality for clubs using the integrated power of LoveAdmin and GoCardless.

LoveAdmin – your all-in-one club management MVP

LoveAdmin is designed to be the central hub for your football club, no matter if you have 15 or 100 teams. We take the pain out of admin, allowing you to focus on what you do best: developing players and growing your club.

Here’s how LoveAdmin helps your club thrive:

  • Simplified club admin: From securely managing player information to running events and increasing income, everything comes together in one intuitive system
  • Boost income with your very own personalised club shop: Create a branded registration site to sell club merchandise, promote holiday camps, and offer sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Our experts will even build it to match your team colours!
  • Stay connected with the JoinIn app: Give parents and players a simple way to stay informed. They can book teams, pay subs, update details, and receive instant fixture changes – all from one secure app
  • Complete 360-degree club visibility: Get control of your club finances with filterable reports on everything from payments and attendance to merchandise sales.
  • Comms made easy: Cut down on communication time with professional branded email templates, automations, SMS texts and app notifications for quick updates, plus the ability to share video links and attachments
  • Boost fundraising efforts: Host fundraising events, collect Gift Aid details, and sell kit, sponsorships, and advertising space directly through your site
  • On-the-go squad and team management: Coaches and managers can easily manage player admin, send team messages, and view important info from a mobile optimised dashboard
  • Upload to Whole Game System: Streamline reporting and compliance
  • Funding and fundraising advice: Access expert advice on fundraising ideas and support for larger funding bids
  • Unrivalled support: From dedicated onboarding and account setup to ongoing telephone and email support, you’re in trusted hands with our team of experts who understand your challenges. We provide a fully built system, customised just for you, by the experts

GoCardless – effortless payments for every goal

GoCardless seamlessly integrates with LoveAdmin, providing the easy way for your club to get paid. We free up your valuable time so you can focus on helping your members grow and develop their skills.

Here’s a few reasons why football clubs love GoCardless:

  • Perfect for one-off and recurring payments: Instantly collect one-off bank payments and automate recurring collections with Direct Debit
  • Say goodbye to chasing late payments: Your members don’t need to remember to pay on time; GoCardless automates the process, saving you countless hours of chasing and sending those awkward texts
  • Your members will love us too: Payments are quick and easy, with just a few taps or clicks on any device, and all transactions are secure
  • Easily collect membership fees: Get financial stability through seamless recurring payment collections

More time for the game

Together, LoveAdmin and GoCardless offer a comprehensive solution that helps football clubs to:

  • Save time and reduce admin: Automate manual tasks, from payment chasing to membership management
  • Improve financial stability: Enjoy predictable income with automated recurring payments
  • Enhance member experience: Provide convenient payment options and clear communication
  • Boost income: Unlock new revenue streams through online shops and simplified fundraising
  • Gain valuable insights: Make informed decisions with comprehensive financial and activity reports

Exclusive offers for clubs

To help your club kick off a season of streamlined admin and effortless payments, we’ve teamed up to bring you these fantastic offers:

  1. Get a £300 kit voucher for your team: Sign up your football club and collect your team’s subs payments with GoCardless, and you’ll qualify for a £300 gift card to spend on a Kelme GoCardless kit. T&Cs apply.
  2. LoveAdmin free consultation and custom build: LoveAdmin offers a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your club’s specific needs. Following this, we’ll provide a fully built, customised system tailored to your team – so you don’t have to do the hard work!

Ready to score big?

Don’t let admin hold your club back. With LoveAdmin and GoCardless, you can focus on developing your players, growing your community, and celebrating more wins on the pitch.

Let LoveAdmin and GoCardless help you put your club first, simplify your operations, and truly thrive, both on and off the pitch.

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