Cambridge Fans United (often abbreviated to CFU) is an organisation which represents the interests of fans of the English football club Cambridge United. It was set up in 2000 to give a voice to the fans, and has since become a major shareholder in the football club using donations from supporters to finance share purchases. It is legally an Industrial and Provident Society although it is set up as a not-for-profit organisation, with any surplus in revenue reinvested in either share purchases in the club, or in its various running costs and projects.
In February 2011, CFU announced its plans to gain a controlling interest in Cambridge United and to turn it into a Community Trust Club. This followed the news that the club's owners had put the club up for sale, citing the need for new investment to take the club forward.
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