The Dons Trust recently joined the Football Supporters Federation, and continues to benefit from its long association with Supporters Direct. Both organisations represent and campaign on behalf of us, the fans.
David Reeves explains that while the two have very clear and distinct remits, both are doing great work to keep the football fan at the heart of our national game.
SUPPORTERS DIRECT
When the Dons Trust was formed back in February 2002, its founder members were supporting a..
The March Dons Draw took place on 15 March at Kingsmeadow – and we are again paying out a massive £2,075 this month in prizes!
Winning numbers were drawn in the presence of Erik Samuelson (AFC Wimbledon CEO), Neil Messenbird (Dons Draw Administrator) and Chris Atkinson (Club Office Administrator).
The winning ticket numbers and prizes for this draw are:
1st prize of £1000 – ticket 1893 – V O’Shaughnessy – SL6 2nd prize of £500 – ticket 2118 – Christine..
David Lampitt, Chief Executive of Supporters Direct, reports on the recent Parliamentary event and an ultimatum to the football authorities.
“While some progress has been achieved, much greater reform in football is needed…If football cannot reform itself, the Government should introduce legislation as soon as practically possible.” This ultimatum, delivered by John Whittingdale MP in the introduction to his Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s latest Football Governance follow-up report, summarises the state of play in the continuing efforts to..
Dons Trust Board Chairman Matthew Breach gives some background on the way that the Board now works, and some future fundraising.
Making The Dons Trust Board More Responsive
Historically, the Dons Trust Board has always struggled to find the most efficient way of operating, switching between a ‘ministerial’ approach where individual members have responsibility for a portfolio, and a ‘cabinet’ approach where all decisions are made collectively. In truth, neither approach has worked as well as we..
The February Dons Draw took place on 16 February at Kingsmeadow.
Winning numbers were drawn in the presence of Zoe Linkson (Dons Trust Board member), Neil Messenbird (Dons Draw Administrator) and David Ritchie (Volunteer).
The winning ticket numbers and prizes for this draw were as follows:
1st prize of £1000 – ticket 0972 – Stuart Lillie – ML1 2nd prize of £500 – ticket 4300 – Mark Butt – SM2 3rd prize of £250 – ticket 2523 – Linda Hunt..
Download the minutes of the Dons Trust Board monthly meeting held on Monday 10 January
Summary of the Dons Trust Board monthly meeting held on Monday 11 February
AFC Wimbledon Chief Executive Erik Samuelson presented the 6 months Financial Report and Forecast to 30 June 2013. The forecast was based on key assumptions that the Club will stay in League 2; that there will be limited costs associated with a possible new stadium in Merton, and that budget variances eg..
At the beginning of the season we launched the “Be a Womble ’Til You Die … and a Good Bit Longer” campaign, encouraging supporters to include the Dons Trust or the club in their wills. Here, Dons Trust chair Matt Breach and long-time supporter John Lynch explain why they want to leave a legacy for the club they love.
How do you intend to allocate your legacy when the time comes? Something for you to be remembered by, perhaps, or..
Supporters Direct are holding an event at the Houses of Parliament in February. SD Chief Executive David Lampitt explains the thinking behind it.
Although the traditional view of Christmas and New Year sees it as a valuable opportunity to recharge the batteries, in the world of football there are few busier periods – and this season has been no exception. One of the major stories to emerge in recent weeks has centred around the issue of away ticket prices at..
The Dons Trust Board held its January meeting on Thursday 10 January.
Firstly, and following the 2012 AGM held on 13 December, the DTB reappointed Matthew Breach as Chairman, David Growns as Vice-Chairman, and Sean McLaughlin as Treasurer. Following the recent election process, Kris Stewart was welcomed back as a board member, together with Mick Buckley, who has been invited to fill the casual board vacancy. AFC Wimbledon Chief Executive, Erik Samuelson, presented the latest Football Club Board report, and..
This month’s Dons Draw took place at the Cherry Red Records Stadium on 16 January.
Winning numbers were drawn in the presence of Erik Samuelson (AFC Wimbledon CEO), Neil Messenbird (Dons Draw Administrator) and Terry Parker (Volunteer).
The winning ticket numbers and prizes for this draw are as follows:
First prize of £1000 – ticket 4339 – Gary Strutton – SM12 Second prize of £500 – ticket 0470 – Garry Fairclough – CR4 Third prize of £250 – ticket 3073..
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