Why We Built Clubnest
Many clubs told us the same story: existing tools like Clubmate feel too expensive, too inflexible, and not tailored to the real challenges of UK angling. So we started fresh. Clubnest is the result of years of working directly with grassroots clubs, coaching groups, and regional associations.
Instead of locking essential features behind tiers, we made everything available to everyone. Whether you're a junior club with 15 members or a syndicate with 1,500, you get full access to every tool, unlimited usage, and a pricing model that scales with you.
Every payment you process through Clubnest helps fund junior angling across the UK.
What Makes Clubnest Different?
Unlimited Everything
No member limits. No ticket caps. No hidden fees. One system, fully open.
Only Pay When You Charge
We only take 5% when you process payments. If you run a free club, Clubnest is free.
Reinvesting in the Future
50% of our profits support junior coaching, venues, tackle, and events nationwide.
Built for Coaches, Clubs & Communities
Session booking, draw systems, QR ticket verification, custom domains, SEO and more — all included.
Clubnest vs Clubmate: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Clubmate | Clubnest |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Management | ✔ Basic | ✔ Advanced (includes parent/child) |
| Coaching & Training | ✘ | ✔ Full session/block booking tools |
| Ticketing | ✔ | ✔ With QR code scanning |
| Safeguarding Tools | ✘ | ✔ Junior safeguarding built-in |
| Custom Registration | ✘ | ✔ Collect the Data You Need |
| Event Booking | ✔ | ✔ Advanced with draw times & limits |
| SEO & Website Tools | ✘ | ✔ Full CMS, Page Builder, SEO-ready |
| Unlimited Members, Tickets, Venues | ✘ £150/month + limits | ✔ Unlimited – 5% fee only |
| Custom Domain | ✔ via WordPress* | ✔ Native & secure |
| Multi-Club/Regional Support | ✘ | ✔ |
| Profit Reinvestment | ✘ | ✔ 50% into junior angling |
| Mobile App | ✔ | ✔ (mobile-first site, app in development) |
| Parent & Child Account Support | ✘ | ✔ |
| QR Ticket Verification for Bailiffs | ✘ | ✔ |
| Risk Assessments for Waters, Matches, Coaching | ✘ | ✔ Water-specific and session-based RA support |
* Clubmate uses WordPress-based websites, which can be vulnerable to security risks if not regularly updated. We've seen several club WordPress sites compromised due to plugin vulnerabilities and outdated themes.
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