Joint Board Update

The Dons Trust board (DTB) would like to announce that we will be shortly starting a formal recruitment process to find and appoint a chair of the AFCW PLC board. 

Nearly two-and-a-half years ago, Mick Buckley agreed to step into the chair role at a time of significant change for the Club and he has done a fantastic job in putting AFC Wimbledon on a steady footing on and off the pitch.

The DTB would like to take this opportunity to..

New Club Auditors

The club’s audit tender process is now complete and has run very smoothly. Harris & Trotter have been appointed to act as new auditors for the 2024/25 financial year.

Recently asked questions – June 2024  

The Dons Trust Board would like to make sure that questions raised to us that have wider interest to members are published on our website, so as many people as possible can see the questions and answers provided.   

The remit of the Dons Trust Board is to help set strategy, then oversee and hold the Club to account. Lots of the operational questions we get are ones for Club staff, which we pass on when relevant. Sometimes, the Club..

Dons Trust Membership Survey 24/25 – The Results

A great response to the survey, with strong support for the proposals and some helpful questions and suggestions from members.  

Thank you to all the Dons Trust members who responded to our recent survey on proposed membership changes for the 2024/25 season.

The survey was a continuation of work the Board had been doing on membership that included the members survey in 2022. We have been integrating Dons Trust membership into the Club’s ticketing platform and are now looking to..

Dons Trust Membership 2024/25 FAQ  

We have put together this frequently asked questions (FAQ) list in response to plans to change how we sell and process Dons Trust membership. We’ve tried to answer as many as possible below.  

These are posted in one place here on the Dons Trust website to make it easy to understand and access, and we will update them as required. 

Season tickets and membership FAQs Update – 22nd April  

There are three ways to become a Dons Trust member..

Dons Trust Membership Survey 24/25 

Calling all Dons Trust members, there’s a membership survey in your email inbox 

What better way to enjoy the long Easter weekend than sharing your views on Dons Trust Membership? The Dons Trust Board have put together a short survey to gauge members views on some proposed changes for 24/25. The survey has been emailed to members who have given us permission to email them, and each member has their own unique link. We’ve had over 1,000 responses so..

Governing our club – AFC Wimbledon PLC’s rules on director voting and Dons Trust approval

We are excited to bring on our first non-executive directors (NEDs) to the AFC Wimbledon PLC board. Adding new (NEDs) to the AFCW PLC Board has no impact on the Dons Trust’s control of the club, and the Dons Trust will always have the majority votes in governing AFC Wimbledon PLC.  

Following the appointment of two new non-exec directors to the AFC Wimbledon PLC Board (Read more here), members have asked how this will impact the AFCW PLC Board and..

James Longhurst co-opted on to the Dons Trust Board

Following on from an appeal in the newsletter, The Dons Trust Board have appointed James Longhurst to the DTB. James is co-opted until our AGM in December 2024.

James joins us with a passion for clear communication and impactful content. He has extensive experience in media and publishing, having worked with organisations like the Guardian, Telegraph, and the Times.

James’ expertise extends beyond publications, as he successfully supports organisations of various sizes through his own business. Helping them develop high..

Volunteer Opportunity: Join The Election Steering Group

Are you passionate about our club and its democratic, engaged approach? If so, the Dons Trust would benefit from your assistance. As the supporters’ organisation which owns AFC Wimbledon football club, the Dons Trust is looking for volunteers to assist our Election Steering Group (ESG) in managing our annual elections where our membership elects their representatives onto the Dons Trust Board. We are currently seeking two or more enthusiastic people to join the ESG. As well as being part of..