Dons Trust draft strategy – your views wantedAt the recent SGM the Dons Trust board shared a draft strategy document and overview for consultation and feedback from members.
You can view the draft document here: DT draft strategy April SGM
Some members have already shared feedback and questions, and we will be hosting some sessions soon to get more, and in the meantime we welcome comments and questions on the Dons Discord and via email: james.longhurst@thedonstrust.org
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Plough Lane Bond – 2025 redemptions updateOn the 31st January, the first of the 2020 Plough Lane Bonds (essential in the funding of our stadium) became due to be repaid.
As ever our members and bondholders have shown phenomenal generosity. The Dons Trust contacted all the relevant bondholders and gave people a range of options for their bonds. £585,000 of bonds were due to be repaid, and the options taken broke down like this:
£14,250 was donated directly to the..
Dons Trust to launch new member platform – The Dons Discord server – testing going live soonThe Dons Trust board is excited to announce the development of a new, modern members platform hosted on Discord. This move aims to create a vibrant and engaging environment for members to interact, collaborate, and stay connected with the Trust. Here’s everything you need to know about the transition:
Why Are We Leaving ProBoards?
ProBoards has served as the Trust’s online forum since December 2019. Initially set up as a temporary solution, its outdated..
Craig signs up for the Dons Trust AGM – Monday 16th DecemberDons Trust members who come along in person will be able to hear from director of football Craig Cope on Monday night.
The AGM is at Plough Lane on the 16th December at 7pm – you can find all the details here.
Craig will give members a quick update on the season so far, a look ahead to the January window and the rest of the season.
Members who’d like to ask Craig a question can do so in advance..
On Friday 6th December the Dons Trust Board were informed by members proposing resolution 16 to the upcoming Dons Trust AGM that they would like to withdraw the motion for consideration.
Following precedent the secretary will withdraw the motion on the night of the AGM, we have included below the accompanying statement sent to the board by the proposing members.
A message to members from Archie Willett, Paul Rolles, Dan Probert, Charlie Talbot, Ed Scott and Kris Stewart, the proposers..
Restricted action votes 2024 – vote one resultsOutcome of Dons Trust Restricted Actions votes
The Dons Trust board would like to thank every single member who took part in these votes.
Whether you voted for, against or abstained, you have made this the single biggest exercise in Dons Trust democracy.
The number of members who responded is more than double the number who voted in our previous record vote to sell Kingsmeadow and return to Plough Lane.
Over 3800 of you responded. That’s a victory for our..
Dons Trust – Take part – November 2024We’re in an incredibly busy period of activity for everyone at the Dons Trust, and we’re aware that a head spinning amount of information has been flying out to our members.
It’s really important to us as a board that our 6,300 members – a record now we include membership with season tickets – remain engaged and involved at important moments like these.
Here’s a summary of what’s been going on, and what our members should be aware of:
Restricted..
Majority Rule email reminder – Plough Lane Bond and strategyBack in 2019 when we were facing financial disaster and the loss of our club a small group of Dons Trust members stepped up to launch the Plough Lane Bond.
Helped by teams of volunteers and the generosity of so many of you we raised the money needed to get us back home to Plough Lane and fund the construction of the stadium.
Today, we face new challenges and have new opportunities as we look to refinance and plan for..
Fighting for promotion on all fronts, fan-owned and community focussed. Our 2024 StrategyThe boards of the Dons Trust and AFCW PLC are pleased to share with members and supporters the updated 2024 AFC Wimbledon strategy. (PDF)
In 2021 in consultation with members The Dons Trust agreed a new strategy and goals for the club, this document builds on, and updates that based on the current financial and competitive context.
We have a bold vision, that is for the long-term. It’s an aim not unlike getting back to league or..
Majority Rule – Frequently Asked QuestionsSince we published our initial documents, members have asked several questions and for clarification. Below are answers to some of the most frequent ones.
We also have several upcoming events and members are free to get in touch with their queries. Members can get in touch via contact@thedonstrust.org.
As new questions come in, we will be updating this Q&A on the Dons Trust website.
You can read more background here: https://thedonstrust.org/majority-rule/
Members might also want to listen to some of..