#MeetTheDTBMeet the Dons Trust Board: 13th November

On Wednesday 13th November  at 19.00, the Dons Trust board will be available to all members for an online discussion session, to answer questions, via the latest Meet the DTB zoom call. 

These popular session are a chance for all members – new and renewing – to ask questions directly to board members.

You can register for the session now. 

These sessions last around one hour and members are welcome to submit a question in advance on email at..

Plough Lane from the airWhat’s it like being on the Dons Trust Board?

Departing DT board member Kevin Rye has put together a few short videos reflecting on his time on the board, covering: What he was expecting being on the board of the Dons Trust to be like, what’s it been like working a part of a board, has anything surprised him, and what advice would he would give to candidates standing for the board.

He was elected in December 2022, and after his two year term is standing down as planned..

Dons Trust Board drop-in session Monday 7th October

After the succesful Dons Trust Board drop-in session online on 23rd September, we agreed to host another one next Monday 7th October.

It will take place between 19:00 and 20:45, via Zoom, and will be a general Q&A session, rather than with breakout rooms.

The meeting is an informal chance for members to raise questions and discuss issues with the board and each other, and will cover issues such as the constitutional review & changes and the..

Tonight’s Dons Trust Board drop-in sessions are now online

Because of the closure of the Cherry Red Records Stadium due to flooding, tonight’s Dons Trust Board drop-in session is moving online.

The session will take place with slightly amended timings, between 19:00 and 20:45, but via Zoom, with breakout rooms set-up for members. The schedule for the evening is below:

19:00-19:10 Intro in main room

19:10-19:30 Breakout 1

19:30-19.50 Breakout 2

19:50-20:00 Break for everyone

20:00:-20:30 Breakout 3

20:30-20:45 Wrap-up

The meeting is an informal chance..

Plough Lane from the airDons Trust asset ownership – how we ensure protection of Plough Lane

 

Protecting Our Ownership of Plough Lane Stadium 

The Dons Trust have put together a document explaining why the Dons Trust board (DTB) believes our current ownership structure is the best way to safeguard Plough Lane stadium. It was produced by the DTB with external expertise. You can download the paper here: DT-Asset-Ownership-Paper-Final Revised 250924

Here’s a breakdown:

Why is protecting Plough Lane important?

AFC Wimbledon fans rebuilt the stadium after losing the first Plough Lane Stadium..

#MeetTheDTBMeet the Dons Trust Board on 21st August

Meet the Dons Trust Board (Meet the DTB) is back on Wednesday 21st August at 19:00.

These popular online sessions are a chance for all members new and renewing to ask questions of board members.

This time around it’s Kevin Rye and James Longhurst who will be online to answer general questions from members. The link to register for the session is now available.

Sessions last around an hour, and you can submit a question in advance via MeetTheDTB@gmail.com

Future MtDTBs..

June DT newsletter out now

The June Dons Trust newsletter is out now, with information about the new fundraising group we’ve established, recently asked questions, and news from the club’s partner charities, Wimbledon in Sporting History (WiSH), the AFC Wimbledon Foundation and Dons Local Action Group (DLAG).

If you’re a member and you haven’t received a copy, check your spam/junk, and ensure the domain secretary@thedonstrust.org is on your whitelist, or get in touch with us via contact@thedonstrust.org

 

‘Dear England’ 11/03/24 @Plough Lane

The Dons Trust showed “Dear England” in the Viticult Lounge at Plough Lane on Monday March 11 at 7pm.

This is the film of the National Theatre’s play about Gareth Southgate’s team in the run-up to the semifinals at the 2018 World Cup, the 2020 European Championship final at Wembley Stadium, and the quarterfinal of the 2022 World Cup.

We showed it at the invitation of  the National Theatre who were keen to reach out to football clubs with a..

Board meeting report 10/01/24

The latest Dons Trust board meeting was at Plough Lane on Wednesday evening, 11 January. James Macdonald & new board member Hannah Kitcher dialled in and Anuk Teasdale gave her apologies due to other commitments.

Board roles

Michele Little was reconfirmed as DT Board Chair and Angus Fox was appointed as Vice Chair. Thanks given to Graeme Price for his time as Vice Chair. The theme group teams were confirmed, Michele, Graeme and James were reconfirmed as PLC..

Board meeting report 13/12/23

The latest Dons Trust board meeting was at Plough Lane on Wednesday evening, 8 November. James Macdonald & Anuk Teasdale dialled in, and Graeme Price gave apologies in advance due to previous committments. New board member Hannah Kitcher was present as an observer.

Election Steering Group (ESG) report

ESG feedback regarding elections received with further comment at AGM

Board theme groups update

Community

Anuk has taken over the role of chair from Kevin Rye The process of agreeing how..