Dons Trust Board meeting summary – 21 April

Posted on May 18, 2021 by garyjordan | Leave a comment

On Wednesday 21 April 2021, the Dons Trust Board (DTB) gathered via Microsoft Teams for its regular monthly meeting. This is a summary of matters discussed, pending publication of full minutes.

Attendees were as follows:

From the Football Club Board (FCB): CEO – Joe Palmer

From the Dons Trust Board (DTB): Xavier Wiggins, Jane Lonsdale, Charlie Talbot, Niall Couper Hannah Kitcher, Ed Leek, Luke Mackenzie, Graham Stacey, Tim Hillyer

Also in attendance: David Growns – Secretary, Treasurer – Michele Little, Minute-taker – Roger Edmonds-Brown, Communications Assistant – Matt Stockbridge.

April’s..

Royal photographer puts our fans in the picture!

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The brilliant Royal photographer who took official portraits for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 10th wedding anniversary last week is also the inspiration behind a stunning exhibition that puts AFC Wimbledon fans in the frame.

Chris Floyd, who has earned worldwide acclaim for his stunning pictures of celebrities like Sir Paul McCartney, Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure, David Hockney and Jude Law, was invited to Kensington Palace to help William and Kate celebrate their special day.

But closer..

Outcome of 28 April SGM Resolutions

Posted on May 8, 2021 by garyjordan | Leave a comment

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at the online SGM on Wednesday 28 April 2021. Once again, we had a positive response from members, and those that joined us on the night were able to discuss many issues, and lots of questions were answered.

A recording of the meeting is available on the Dons Trust members’ ProBoards site. If you haven’t used ProBoards before you will need to register by visiting https://donstrust.boards.net/ and enter your..

Seedrs Rewards Update

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Rewards Update

As the end of the season approaches and we look forward to another series in League One, we’re getting in touch with an update for all of our Seedrs investors. Now that the stadium is completed and keys handed over, we’re at a stage where we can start to install all of the perks and rewards ahead of the start of the 2021/22 season.

Firstly, we just wanted to say thanks to everyone..

AFC Wimbledon and The Dons Trust support World Autism Month

Posted on April 26, 2021 by garyjordan | 2 Comments

We take a look at what World Autism Month is all about and how the club are striving to make every fan feel welcome and comfortable at Plough Lane

There are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK and one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum – so at Plough Lane that could be almost 100 fans at every home game next season.

At Wimbledon we believe everyone is welcome and try to make everyone feel..

DONS TRUST CALLS FOR FOOTBALL CLUBS TO UNITE

Posted on April 20, 2021 by garyjordan | Leave a comment

DONS TRUST CALLS FOR FOOTBALL CLUBS TO UNITE AND CREATE A NEW VISION FOR THE FUTURE

‘Football has been drifting in the wrong direction for decades’ – Xavier Wiggins, co-chair of The Dons Trust

The Dons Trust has launched a rallying call to football clubs across the country to come together and change football for the better.

The move comes just days after the so-called ‘Big Six’ announced a decision to join a new, closed European Super League.

Xavier..

Dons Trust SGM 28 April 2021

Posted on April 6, 2021 by garyjordan | 1 Comment

The next Dons Trust SGM will take place on Wednesday 28 April at 19.30 BST.

The meeting will be strictly restricted to Dons Trust members only. We will need to confirm you are a member before approving your registration. You will be notified when your registration has been approved.

You do not have to install Zoom software to take part as you can also connect via your web browser. We have been advised by members that voting on a..

Transgender Day of Visibility 31st March

Posted on March 31, 2021 by garyjordan | Leave a comment

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event to celebrate transgender people, the courage it takes to live openly and authentically, while raising awareness of the discrimination transgender people continue to face today. Transgender, or trans, is an umbrella-term used to describe those who gender identity is different from the sex recorded at birth.

At the end of last year, the Diversity and Inclusion working group, working alongside Anne-Marie Godfrey, launched the Dons 4 Diversity group, a supporter..

Dons Trust Board meeting summary – 17 March 2021

Posted on March 28, 2021 by garyjordan | Leave a comment

On Wednesday 17 March 2021, the Dons Trust Board (DTB) gathered via Microsoft Teams for its regular monthly meeting. This is a summary of matters discussed, pending publication of full minutes.

Attendees:

From the Football Club Board (FCB): CEO – Joe Palmer

From the Dons Trust Board (DTB): Xavier Wiggins, Jane Lonsdale, Charlie Talbot, Niall Couper, Hannah Kitcher, Ed Leek, Luke Mackenzie, Graham Stacey, Tim Hillyer

Apologies: David Growns

Also in attendance: Minute-taker – Conor Daly, Communications Assistant – Matt..

SGM Start Time Alteration for Wednesday 31 March 2021

Posted on March 26, 2021 by garyjordan | Leave a comment

In order to avoid clashing with the live stream of the Dons Under 18s in FA Youth Cup action against Tottenham Hotspur at Plough Lane on Wednesday 31 March, the SGM will now start at 20:30 BST that evening. As it is a single issue SGM purely for discussion of the proposed groundshare with the London Broncos, the board feel this will still provide enough time for discussion and voting. The SGM will be live via the same zoom link as previously advertised…