CPD Y Rhyl 1879 has bought its Belle Vue stadium outright, in what the club has hailed as a “monumental achievement”.

The phoenix club, founded in 2020 following Rhyl FC’s dissolution, had been tenants at the 3,000-capacity ground, but has now purchased it from its former landlord, David Butters, after securing the necessary funds to do so.

It is a feat that Rhyl FC never managed to achieve in its 142 years of existence.

A club statement read: “Raising half a million pounds was never going to be easy, especially without a wealthy benefactor or risking the club's financial future.  

“Despite countless discussions with organisations, businesses, and potential investors, the right deal on the right terms always seemed just out of reach.

“Though tempting offers were made, they came with strings attached, and we stood firm in our resolve, unwilling to compromise our principles or our future.

“At times, it felt like a distant dream, perhaps even impossible. But our relentless determination has finally borne fruit.”

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CPD Y Rhyl 1879’s purchase of Belle Vue was assisted by a grant from the Community Ownership Fund received earlier this year, valued at £369,600 capital and £9,000 revenue.

Additional support has come from club savings and the Football Association of Wales.

The club’s statement added: “With everything in place, we were able to take up the option to buy Belle Vue from our generous landlord, Mr Butters.

“And now, we can share the most momentous news in our club's history: CPD Y Rhyl 1879 has officially purchased Belle Vue Stadium. It’s ours.

“Every blade of grass, every floodlight, every building, and even the car park now belongs to our club, and our community, for generations to come.

“The next chapter of our ambitious, community-focused journey begins now – and what an adventure it’s going to be.”

CPD Y Rhyl currently play in the Ardal North West League.