Board meeting report 08/11/23

Posted on November 13, 2023 by kevinrye

The latest Dons Trust board meeting was at Plough Lane on Wednesday evening, 8 November. Kevin Rye dialled in, Mark Lewis had notified the board that he would arrive late, and James Macdonald, Anuk Teasdale & Graeme Price gave apologies in advance due to work committments. New board member Hannah Kitcher was present as an observer.

Election update

ESG initial feedback regarding elections with detailed report to follow, including discussion on spare board places and elections/co-options Exit interviews of retiring..

Dons Trust Board Elections 2023 Announcement

Posted on October 31, 2023 by kevinrye

Following the closing of the nomination period, the Election Steering Group are in a position to confirm that we received four completed nomination forms. As a result, the 2023 election will be uncontested. 

In line with our election rules, we have now completed a process of determining who will serve the various term lengths available.

At the conclusion of this process, we can confirm the follow candidates have been successful in their election to the Dons Trust Board.

Serving a three-year term (Ending in 2026)

Angus Fox..

Debt consultation survey – now out!

Posted on October 19, 2023 by kevinrye

The process of consultation about how as a trust we should manage the debt used to build Plough Lane began in the summer with a series of consultation sessions with randomly chosen members.

This is because the first set of Plough Lane Bonds mature in spring 2025. The club has exciting plans to drive revenues forward over the coming years, but with all the other calls on cash – not least the playing budget! – we won’t be able..

Board meeting report 11/10/23

Posted on October 17, 2023 by kevinrye

The latest Dons Trust board meeting was at Plough Lane on Wednesday evening, 11 October. All board members were present, bar Mark Lewis who gave apologies in advance due to a work commitment.

Introduction to new board members Angus, Anuk and Edward.

The board welcomed Anuk Teasdale and Angus Fox (co-opted) and Edward Leek (Casual Vacancy) to the board.

Oversight, Culture & Mission

SGM planning for 1 November including the DTB resolution to change our rules on the number of..

Elections 2023 page updated

Posted on October 16, 2023 by kevinrye

The elections 2023 page: https://thedonstrust.org/2023-election has been updated, providing information about nominations, the election rules, the duties of a board member, and the role the Dons Trust Board plays in relation to AFCW PLC.

Please ensure you bookmark this page. The page https://thedonstrust.org/2023-election/ supersedes any previous years’ information about elections.

Please note: if you have any queries or questions about the elections, please contact elections@thedonstrust.org

Young AFC Wimbledon fans pen DT SLP Column

Posted on October 13, 2023 by kevinrye

Our regular Dons Trust column published in the South London Press is out today, but with a difference! It’s been penned by some of the members of our new 16-24 year-old advisory group, Jasper McNulty, Oscar Nathan and Ben Lewi. See below.

If you want to find out more about their work, drop us a line at contact@thedonstrust.org

Keep an eye out for more on the website.

https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/dons-trust-column-introducing-the-next-generation-of-afc-wimbledon-owners/

Update: Chair of AFCW PLC/AFC Wimbledon

Posted on October 2, 2023 by kevinrye

The boards of the Dons Trust and AFCW PLC have asked Mick Buckley to continue in his role as AFC Wimbledon Chair.

Mick, a lifelong Wimbledon fan, was appointed to the role of chair of the football club in November 2022 for a period of twelve months. He was also appointed to the role of AFCW PLC chair in January 2023. Prior to this he had served at the request of previous Dons Trust boards in various Non – Exec..

Save the date: Dons Trust SGM – 1 November 2023

Posted on September 29, 2023 by kevinrye

The next Dons Trust Special General Meeting (SGM) will take place at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 1st November at Plough Lane. Any member wishing to propose a resolution for consideration at the general meeting can do so with the support of 5 other DT members and submit it in writing by email to secretary@thedonstrust.org The deadline for receipt of any member resolutions to the DT Secretary is noon on Wednesday 4th October (28 days prior to the SGM) All appropriate..

Two new ‘co-optees’ appointed to the board

Posted on September 22, 2023 by kevinrye

Following our call for additional Board members in July, we have now completed the process of interviews and are delighted to announce the appointment of Anuk Teasdale and Angus Fox to join the DT Board.

We advertised for candidates who could bring additional skills to the Board. Anuk has extensive experience in Equality and Diversity. She has been an active member of the Club D&I group for many years and was part of several very successful projects in that area…

Update on appointment of ‘casual vacancy’

Posted on September 22, 2023 by kevinrye

Following the announcement on 13 September that Kris Stewart was stepping down from the Dons Trust Board in order to take up a temporary position overseeing stadium business and operations whilst the club recruits a new Managing Director. the Board were left with only seven elected members.

We immediately took advice from our secretary and also The Football Supporters Association (FSA) (as the sponsor of our rules). Subsequently,the Board appointed Edward Leek to fill what’s known as a ‘casual vacancy’..