Certainly the case for us Jimbo. Own our own ground, have a bar and a groundsman who does it all for free match fees and beer. He’s the semi retired head greens keeper of a local golf club too which helps. Costs are mounting though, especially agri products, rubbish and insurance.
We run a village pubs/clubs social tournament in august which adds a LOT to bar profits.
For a small village club we started a ladies section last year, and launching a IVs league team this year, so we must be doing something right! Nobody likes fees going up though, but this thread is quite good ammunition to show to any complainers.