£140,000 forecasted loss prompts appeal from chairman of Berwick Rangers
Last updated 9th Nov 2026
Berwick Rangers are forecasting a loss of more than £140,000 for last season.
The ever-increasing cost of maintaining their home ground is one of the reasons being given.
The annoucement has prompted some fans to question the Lowland League side's future at Shielfield Park.
But the club has made clear: "Shielfield Park is our home. It is part of the identity and history of Berwick Rangers, and while maintaining it comes at a considerable cost, it is also one of the greatest assets our club possesses."
Chairman Kevin Dixon says he and vice-chairman Chris Butler are committed to putting the club on a more sustainable financial footing – but he warns they need the town’s support.
"We are currently paying more in business rates than many clubs in our league are paying for their ground and training costs combined," Dixon explained in an open message to supporters last night (Monday).
"At present, the financial losses being incurred by the club are being covered by myself and our vice-chairman, Chris Butler.
"We are both businessmen and, quite simply, no businessman wants to continually operate at a loss. However, we are also both extremely passionate about Berwick Rangers and committed to its future.
"We have been prepared to provide that financial support because we believe in this football club, its importance to the town and what we can achieve together."
The club's next home game is scheduled for next Tuesday - November 17th - when it welcomes Civil Service Strollers to Berwick.
And, despite dropping into the relegation zone following his arrival from Gala, head coach Martin Scott is being given the board's backing.
"Nobody associated with the club is satisfied with our current league position," Dixon admitted.
"However, forging something meaningful and sustainable takes time, patience and hard work. We will need to rebuild, learn from experience, and develop our identity on the pitch. The team will emerge stronger, but this process will be neither straightforward nor instant.
"I ask everyone to stay behind them, encourage them and give them the support and time they need as we work together to steer ourselves away from our current league position and towards a brighter future.
"I believe in the coaching team, I believe in the direction we are trying to take and I believe in this football club."
Despite the financial challenges, Dixon insisted there were plenty of reasons to be positive, pointing to the quality of the Shielfield Park playing surface, the club's facilities and its matchday hospitality.
But he appealed for supporters, local businesses and the wider community to play their part, highlighting opportunities to generate income through matchday attendance, sponsorship, advertising, hospitality and club events.
"We need the town, our supporters and our local business community to play their part and stand alongside us, particularly during these difficult times," the chairman said.
"Every person through the turnstiles matters. Every local business that supports us matters. Every sponsorship matters. Every hospitality booking matters."
Dixon added: "We are not asking anyone to solve the club’s financial challenges for us. We are asking people to get behind their local football club and help us build something Berwick can be proud of for generations to come."
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