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Everything your club needs to go digital — from getting started to advanced features. Free, practical guides written by people who understand club management.

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Practical, step-by-step resources to help you get the most from ClubNest and run your club more efficiently.

Low-Cost, High-Impact Marketing for Angling Clubs

Attract new members without breaking the bank. Discover effective, budget-friendly marketing strategies for your angling club.

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Streamlining Member Comms: A Guide toAutomation

Improve engagement with targeted automation. Learn what to automate, when and what members want to hear.

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Safeguarding Your Fishery: A Guide to Environmental Compliance

Protect your fishery's future by meeting environmental regulations. Learn about water quality testing, pollution incident reporting, and more.

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Improving Disability Access at UK Fisheries: A Practical Guide

Make your fishery welcoming to all. Learn how to boost inclusivity, meet Equality Act requirements, and make low-cost improvements. Read our guide to accessible angling.

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Pricing Club Permits for Success

Get the balance right with our expert guide. Cover costs, stay competitive and ensure sustainability.

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Setting Up a Catch Reporting System for Your Angling Club

Unlock the secrets of your fishery with data. Discover how to collect, analyse and share catch reports with your members, and improve your club's management and decision-making.

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Protecting Your Waters: A Guide to Tackling Poaching and Anti-Social Behaviour

Safeguard your club's waters from poaching and anti-social behaviour. Understand your legal options, bailiff powers and evidence gathering. Learn when to involve the authorities.

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Creating a Catch: Building an SEO-Friendly Fishing Club Website

Boost your club's online presence without breaking the bank. Learn how to create a mobile-friendly website that attracts new members and ranks high on Google.

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Effective Governance for Angling Clubs: A Committee Guide

Ensure your club is run smoothly and efficiently. Learn how to manage AGMs, elections and more, while complying with UK charity law.

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Effective Volunteer Water Bailiff Management for Angling Clubs

Recruit, train and retain volunteer water bailiffs with our guide. Learn their role in law, powers and how to keep them motivated.

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Fish Welfare for Angling Clubs: A Comprehensive Guide

Ensure the well-being of fish in your care. Learn safe handling practices, from unhooking to return techniques, and create effective welfare rules for your members.

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Multi-Venue Management: Streamlining Permits, Patrols, and Rules

Discover how to efficiently manage multiple fishing waters under one club, simplifying permits, bailiff patrols, and member communications.

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What You'll Learn

Our guides cover every aspect of club management — from day one setup to advanced features.

Quick Start

Account setup, branding, membership types, and first member invitations.

Member Management

Types, renewals, families, juniors, waiting lists, and custom fields.

Finance & Payments

Payment gateway setup, invoicing, reporting, and treasurer tools.

Events & Bookings

Creating events, managing bookings, capacity control, and reminders.

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