Statement for businesses regarding Chelsea FC
Statement for businesses regarding Chelsea FC.
Dear Fulham Broadway BID businesses,
As I am sure you have seen across the news that the owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich, has been sanctioned by the UK Government. The Government has issued a general license that permits Chelsea FC to continue certain activities.
As one of the largest businesses within the Fulham Broadway BID area, we understand that there may be some uncertainty regarding the impact on the businesses who benefit from fans attending on a matchday.
Under the terms of the license, Chelsea FC can continue to host matches, with season ticket holders still able to attend matches, but no additional tickets can be sold.
We will continue to liaise with Chelsea FC and update businesses accordingly.
Regards
Andy Bell
Fulham Broadway BID Manager
Below is the official statement from Chelsea FC released yesterday.
https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/03/10/statement-from-chelsea-fc
Statement from Chelsea FC.
Chelsea Football Club has been advised that its owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government.
By virtue of his 100 per cent ownership of Chelsea FC plc and affiliated entities, Chelsea FC would normally be subject to the same sanctions regime as Mr Abramovich. However, the UK Government has issued a general licence that permits Chelsea FC to continue certain activities.
We will fulfil our men’s and women’s team fixtures today against Norwich and West Ham, respectively, and intend to engage in discussions with the UK Government regarding the scope of the licence. This will include seeking permission for the licence to be amended in order to allow the Club to operate as normal as possible. We will also be seeking guidance from the UK Government on the impact of these measures on the Chelsea Foundation and its important work in our communities.
The Club will update further when it is appropriate to do so.
Dear Fulham Broadway BID businesses,
As I am sure you have seen across the news that the owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich, has been sanctioned by the UK Government. The Government has issued a general license that permits Chelsea FC to continue certain activities.
As one of the largest businesses within the Fulham Broadway BID area, we understand that there may be some uncertainty regarding the impact on the businesses who benefit from fans attending on a matchday.
Under the terms of the license, Chelsea FC can continue to host matches, with season ticket holders still able to attend matches, but no additional tickets can be sold.
We will continue to liaise with Chelsea FC and update businesses accordingly.
Regards
Andy Bell
Fulham Broadway BID Manager
Below is the official statement from Chelsea FC released yesterday.
https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/03/10/statement-from-chelsea-fc
Statement from Chelsea FC.
Chelsea Football Club has been advised that its owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government.
By virtue of his 100 per cent ownership of Chelsea FC plc and affiliated entities, Chelsea FC would normally be subject to the same sanctions regime as Mr Abramovich. However, the UK Government has issued a general licence that permits Chelsea FC to continue certain activities.
We will fulfil our men’s and women’s team fixtures today against Norwich and West Ham, respectively, and intend to engage in discussions with the UK Government regarding the scope of the licence. This will include seeking permission for the licence to be amended in order to allow the Club to operate as normal as possible. We will also be seeking guidance from the UK Government on the impact of these measures on the Chelsea Foundation and its important work in our communities.
The Club will update further when it is appropriate to do so.