Annual General Meeting 2026
The 10th Sussex Cricket Limited Annual General Meeting took place on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at the County Ground, Hove.
The meeting was chaired by President and Interim Chair Sir Rod Aldridge and led by Interim Chief Executive Mark West and Board Director Fiona Richards, presenting on behalf of the Audit and Risk Committee, alongside representatives from the Club’s auditors.
Accounts and financial overview
Members received the Club’s accounts for the year ending 31 October 2025. The accounts were formally received, with members raising questions and concerns regarding the financial position and the circumstances that led to it.
The full report and accounts can be viewed here
The Club outlined the actions being taken to address these challenges, including strengthening governance, improving financial controls and enhancing financial oversight. Further detail on recent Board and Director appointments can be found here
Board and leadership updates
- Angela Arnold - Elected Board Director
- Chris Goodman and Jayne Haines MBE - Appointed Directors (ratified at the AGM)
- Russell Wood - Co-opted Board Director (ratified at the AGM)
- Alex Paterson - Chair, Audit and Risk Committee
- Paul Cooke - Interim Chief Finance Officer
Other AGM outcomes
- Sir Rod Aldridge reappointed as President until the 2027 AGM
- Four new Vice Presidents ratified:
- Sarah-Jane Cook
- Ish Jalal
- Martin Richards
- Nigel Russell
Members’ forum
Following the formal AGM, members took part in an open forum during which Mark West presented the ECB Exceptional Funding Framework before taking questions.
Head Coach Paul Farbrace then addressed cricketing matters.
The discussions reflected both the strength of feeling among members and the Club’s commitment to engaging openly and transparently.
Speaking after the AGM, Sir Rod Aldridge said:
“It was important that members had the opportunity to hear openly about the Club’s position and to ask questions. There is no doubt this has been a difficult period, and it is right that members have engaged so fully in the discussion.
“What matters now is that we continue to respond with clarity, accountability and a shared commitment to putting the organisation on a stronger footing for the future.
“With that in mind, we begin the process of recruiting our new Chair on Monday. This is a key appointment and an important opportunity to bring in someone who can unite the Club and help drive it forward to realise its full potential.”
Mark West added:
“Thank you to all members who attended and contributed to what was an important and, at times, challenging evening.
“We are focused on addressing the issues that have been raised. The steps we are taking to strengthen governance, improve financial control and bring in additional expertise are already underway.
“I would also like to recognise the support and professionalism of Paul Farbrace, our players and all Sussex Cricket colleagues during this period. They have remained fully committed throughout, and that gives us real confidence as we look ahead.
“With the new season getting underway next week, there is a great deal to look forward to on the pitch, and we remain fully committed to building a more stable and sustainable future in the months ahead.”
Members will be notified when the full minutes from the Annual General Meeting are available.
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