Penberthy says fans need to be aware of the challenge the club faces
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The management of Redruth are to consult with fans over the club's future on Thursday night.
The Reds are top of National Two but face uncertain financial prospects as a combination of the credit crunch and possible funding cuts bite.
If Redruth fail to get promoted their RFU funding will be cut by a third which will impact on the playing staff.
"This is the biggest battle we've ever had both on and off the field," said director of rugby Dave Penberthy.
"We've got some very good players in our side that are on two-year deals ending this season. It's a situation we'll have to review," he added to BBC Cornwall.
"The bulk of the squad are loyal and have enjoyed it and will stay. We may have to look at how we structure payments, but the likelihood is that some players could move on.
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If we don't go up we will face increased travelling with decreased funding
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"Recruitment is a massive thing for us, but it's difficult to keep players if they're offered big bucks elsewhere," Penberthy said.
Only one side will be promoted out of National Two into the new Championship next season, and while Redruth are seven points clear at the top of the table their rivals Birmingham and Solihull have played two games less.
"The chasing pack have games in hand. We must face the reality that we may stay where we are," added Penberthy.
"If we don't go up we will face increased travelling with decreased funding. We're not in a big catchment area like the midlands or the north west. In Cornwall it's pretty challenging to find sponsorship and funding to say the least."
The meeting is at the club's Recreation Ground home at 1930 GMT on Thursday.
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