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:
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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..
18-24 members – come and see behind the scenes at Plough LaneDons Trust members aged 18-24 are invited to the Cherry Red Records Stadium, Plough Lane for an exclusive young member’s event.
Come along to the ground at 7pm on the 4th November and get a free stadium tour from WiSH’s expert tour guide Stuart Deacons.
See behind the scenes at Plough Lane, including the dressing rooms, tunnel, and the technical area where Johnnie Jackson and the coaching team sit on matchdays.
After the tour everyone is invited up to..
Record numbers joinAs promised we wanted to give members an update on membership numbers for this year so far. Now that the period for renewals has passed (at the end of September) we can confirm our numbers as they stand now.
We now have a record 6,266 members. That’s 6,266 Wimbledon fans who are members and have an equal say in our shared future.
With members aged from 16 to 97 spanning the globe from south-west London to Mexico, New Zealand,..
The Dons Trust board (DTB) asked Michele Little, treasurer of the Dons Trust and chair of AFCW PLC’s finance committee to prepare an update for members and fans on our current financial postion and where we are with Plough Lane Bond redemptions.
Michele has been working tirelessly on contacting bondholders, managing the process for bond redemption or roll over, as well as all her other work for the Club and Trust. As such she’s in the perfect position..
As part of this restricted action process, all Dons Trust members are being asked to vote twice on whether the Dons Trust rules can be changed to allow us to sell more shares in AFCW PLC (the entity that operates AFC Wimbledon) and allow us the option to reduce our ownership to no fewer than 50.01% of the shares.
The Dons Trust would always hold the majority voting rights and majority ownership of the Club.
The consultation last..
The Dons Trust is please to share our new members’ handbook with a guide to the governance of AFC Wimbledon, our member’s rights and responsibilities, how to stand for election and much more.
You can view the handbook here.
At the end of the last season, we sent out a survey to members to get their views and input on a range of topics.
Of the 3,458 members we had at the time we sent the survey out, we had 1,775 responses, of which 1,101 responded to all the questions. These are really impressive numbers compared to similar organisations and show a great level of engagement amongst members.
There were some fascinating and..