Is there any pro sport in Enland that is entirely self funded via fan ticketing prices, fund raisers (like meals/parties, bucket shakers), in ground purchases (parking, drinks, food, programmes), equipment sponsorship (shirts) and pitch side advertising, and merchandise? What I would deem as 'genuine' community income, as apposed to some billionaire writing a cheque with a ton of zeroes.
At grass roots, most local Rugby Union clubs have found a way to balance their books on a sustainable level. It is only the top two tiers and at International level that expenditure exceeds income.