Derbyshire report profit in 2008

Derbyshire have reported a surplus of £14,065 for 2008, the county's third successive profitable year.

There was a 73% increase in ticket sales, largely as a result of there being more Twenty20 matches, and good income from non-cricketing functions. The surplus also came despite a reduction in central funding from the ECB.

Keith Loring, the chief executive, said it was !a great achievement for this club and it is testament to the outstanding hard work of the off field team. Our supporters can be assured, however, that we will, by no means, be resting on our laurels and we will continue to explore every avenue at our disposal to increase income, which can subsequently be invested in the team.

"Areas such as conference and banqueting and the club's special events have been built from almost nothing and have created excellent revenue streams. Without these extra sources of income, these excellent financial figures would not be possible.