Record surplus for Notts

Nottinghamshire have declared a record surplus in financial results for last year. The surplus further establishes the county as one of the most financially stable in the country.

Strong ticket sales for international matches at Trent Bridge, higher attendances for T20 and an increase in membership contributed to a surplus of £542,210 to September 30, 2011.

The results enhance the legacy of outgoing chief executive Derek Brewer, who left the county in December to succeed Keith Bradshaw as secretary and chief executive of MCC. Brewer has overseen the continued renovation of Trent Bridge and recently helped the club secure the gold package of international matches, guaranteeing Ashes Tests in both 2013 and 2015.

Nottinghamshire chairman Peter Wright said delivering a record surplus and securing major matches reflected "tremendously well" on the staff at Trent Bridge. "International cricket is vital to our financial prosperity and having a guaranteed supply of matches to 2016 will allow us to continue to invest in our team and our venue," said Peter.

"We're very proud of what we have achieved but a lot of hard work remains and it is very important that our members and cricket supporters in general continue to attend matches at Trent Bridge."