Bishop Auckland Supporters Club was formed around 2002 with the aim of raising funds to support the Club whilst providing opportunities for members to socialise. Over the years the Club had left Kingsway and was ground sharing with other Clubs in the area the supporters club held a ‘bucket’ collection at every home game raising a substantial amount of money which was donated to the Club and helped furbish the function room at the new Heritage Park Stadium.
The Supporters Club meets at Heritage Park at least 4 times a year and recent activities and achievements include the hosting of race nights, annual curry night, sponsorship of local primary school football kits, contribution toward private medical care for injured players. In addition we set up and administer the ‘500 club lottery’ in which anyone can join for as little as £5 per month allowing the chance to win a cash prize, with BAFC receiving a regular income in the form of a monthly donation. In the past and where there is enough demand in the future we will also arrange transport to away matches.
We are always looking for new members to join and contribute where they can. To join all we need is your name, e-mail address / telephone number and it is only £5 for adults and £3 for juniors (Under 16s) which gives an annual membership.
The chairman of the Supporters Club is Dave Illingworth who can be contacted by email daveyillingworth@yahoo.co.uk
The secretary of the Supporters Club is Gavin Hadden who can be contacted on gavh84@googlemail.com