Club Management

Fishing Club Software for the UK

Built for sea, match, junior and syndicate clubs. Manage members, sell digital permits, run coaching, publish fixtures and results, and grow your online presence — all in one platform.

Free to start
QR tickets & bailiff checks
Family & junior workflows
The Complete Platform for General Angling Clubs

Everything Angling Clubs Need

Whether you're a mixed coarse club, a small lake club or a community fishing group — manage memberships, matches, coaching and everything in between from one account.

Membership Management

Adult, junior, concession, family and custom tiers. Online sign-ups, renewals, approval workflows and GDPR-compliant data handling.

Match Fishing

Fixtures, digital draws, weigh-ins, results and league tables. Run your match calendar from scheduling through to published standings.

Coaching Sessions

Book coaching sessions with capacity limits, age ranges and ability levels. Manage junior coaching with full safeguarding compliance.

QR Tickets & Day Permits

Issue digital tickets with QR codes for bailiff checks. Day permits sold online and validated at the water without any paperwork.

Website Builder with Blog

A professional, SEO-optimised club website with blog, venue pages and news. Update content easily — no developer needed.

Club Calendar

Centralised calendar for matches, coaching, meetings and social events. Sync to members' phones and send automatic reminders.

Committee Meetings & Polls

Schedule meetings, record minutes and run online polls for club decisions. Keep governance transparent and documented.

Roles & Permissions

Chairman, secretary, bailiff, coach, junior rep — assign roles with appropriate access levels. Each person sees only what they need.

Financial Reports & Payments

Stripe payments for memberships and tickets. Income dashboards, expense tracking and exportable reports for your treasurer.

Social Media Automation

Auto-post match results, events and news to Facebook, Instagram and X. Keep your social channels active without extra effort.

AI Content Generation

Generate blog posts, event descriptions and social media captions with AI. Professional copy at the click of a button.

Risk Assessments

Template-based risk assessments for your waters and events. Track hazards, log control measures and schedule reviews.

Work Parties

Organise bankside maintenance days. Track volunteers, assign tasks and record completed work for committee reports.

Sponsors Management

Showcase sponsors on your website, match results and event pages. Manage partnerships and track sponsorship income.

Mass Mail & Newsletters

Send targeted newsletters by membership tier or role. Renewal reminders, fixture updates and urgent notices — all from one place.

Junior Safeguarding

Parental consents, photo permissions, medical notes and DBS tracking for coaches. Built to UK safeguarding standards.

CSV Import

Migrate your existing members from spreadsheets or other systems. Map fields, validate data and import with confidence.

Forum & Community

Member-only discussion forums for banter, tips and club announcements. Build community between sessions on the bank.

Why Angling Clubs Are Going Digital with ClubNest

Club committees across the UK are drowning in spreadsheets, WhatsApp chaos, paper permits and manual renewal chasing. Members now expect online services — joining online, paying online, checking rules online. The days of posted newsletters and handwritten membership cards are over.

ClubNest gives your club a modern online presence with online joining, digital permits, automated renewals and a full website — all managed from one simple dashboard. No technical skills needed. No expensive web developers. Everything your committee needs to run the club professionally, without the admin headaches.

Clubs using ClubNest save 10+ hours per week on admin. Match results auto-publish to your website and social media. AI writes blog posts about your waters, species tips and club news. Social media posts itself with scheduled content that keeps your club visible year-round.

Every payment through ClubNest funds junior angling. 2.5% of every transaction goes directly into grassroots coaching and tackle for young anglers. Your membership renewals, match entries and day tickets are actively growing the sport's future — that's 50% of our entire fee reinvested into the next generation.

How It Works

From signup to fully operational in days

1. Sign Up Free

Create your account in under 2 minutes. No credit card required.

2. Configure

Set up your club settings, membership tiers and water rules.

3. Add Data

Import existing members via CSV or start fresh — we help for free.

4. Go Live

Your club is ready. Members can join, pay and access permits immediately.

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Take This to Your Committee

Download our free guide for club committees covering features, pricing, migration and compliance. Everything your team needs to make an informed decision about going digital.

Perfect for presenting at your next AGM, committee meeting, or forwarding to your chairman, treasurer and safeguarding lead. Share it with confidence — no sales pressure, just honest information.

  • Full feature overview for clubs
  • Pricing transparency (5% model explained)
  • Migration steps from spreadsheets
  • GDPR & safeguarding compliance
  • How 50% goes back to junior angling

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ClubNest free?

Yes, ClubNest is 100% free to set up and use. There are no monthly fees or setup costs. We only charge 5% when you process payments online — and 2.5% of every transaction goes directly into junior angling programmes. If you don't take payments through ClubNest, it's free forever.

Can we keep our existing club name and domain?

Absolutely. You can use your own custom domain name (e.g. yourclub.co.uk) or use a free ClubNest subdomain. Your branding, your colours, your logo — it's your club's identity, we just provide the platform.

How do digital permits work?

Every member gets a digital permit with a unique QR code. Bailiffs scan it lakeside with their phone camera for instant verification. Members can save permits to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for quick bankside access — no app download needed.

Can members join and pay online?

Yes. Members can join your club, choose their membership tier, pay securely via Stripe, and receive their digital permit — all online, 24/7. No more waiting for committee meetings or posting cheques.

How does the AI content work?

ClubNest's AI writes blog posts, match reports, species guides and club news automatically. It understands your waters, your species and your club's voice. You can edit before publishing or let it post directly — keeping your website fresh and your SEO strong without any effort.

Does it handle junior safeguarding?

Yes. Full safeguarding suite including DBS tracking with expiry alerts, parental consent forms, medical information, emergency contacts, photo permissions and incident logging. Everything you need to be compliant and keep young anglers safe.

Can we migrate from spreadsheets?

Yes. CSV import tools let you upload your existing membership data. Map your columns, preview the import, and go. For complex migrations, our team will do it for you — completely free. Your old spreadsheet stays untouched throughout.

What about our club website?

ClubNest includes a full website builder with SEO optimisation, custom pages, galleries, news, match results and more. Use your own domain name. No coding required — it looks professional and updates automatically when you add content or publish results.

Ready to take your club digital?

Clubs across the UK are using Clubnest to run memberships, fixtures and tickets — securely and simply. Start free today, no card required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Here are the answers.

Is ClubNest really free for angling clubs?

Yes. ClubNest is 100% free to set up and use. We only charge 5% on transactions when your club collects payments from members. If your club doesn't charge, it's free forever.

How long does it take to set up a club website?

Most clubs are live within 15-30 minutes. Register, upload your logo, add your waters and start inviting members. No technical knowledge needed.

Can we migrate from our existing system?

Yes. You can import members via CSV, and our team can help with data migration from spreadsheets or other platforms. We've helped clubs move from Clubmate, spreadsheets, and paper systems.

What happens to the 5% fee?

Half of it (2.5%) goes directly to junior angling programmes across the UK. The other 2.5% keeps the platform running. No hidden fees, no monthly costs.

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