Tony Badcott
Trust Board - Vice Chair, Club Director & Trustee
Personal Involvement with Exeter City FC
I have been closely involved with Exeter City for several decades. Leaving school in 1983 to take up the role of apprentice groundsman, and in 1988, I was appointed as the Head Groundsman.
During the 1990s and 2000s, I took on a variety of responsibilities. Over more than ten years, I served in several roles including Turnstile Operator, Programme Seller, and Matchday Programme Co-ordinator.
- Elected Trustee – 6 years
- Chairman of Exeter City FC Supporters Trust – 1 year
- Trust-appointed Director on Exeter City FC Club Board – 1 year
My dedication to the club has been demonstrated through active participation in important club initiatives and fundraising efforts. In October 2005, I contributed £500 to the Red or Dead Appeal. Between 2010 and 2011, I was responsible for setting up and co-ordinating the Pitch in for City Campaign, which successfully raised £125,000 for the installation of a new pitch at St James Park.
In 2013, I established an award-winning retail and wholesale ice cream business in Exmouth, which I successfully ran for a decade before selling in 2023. Currently, I work for a local charity supporting young people across Exeter, East and Mid Devon.