What the Dons Trust board (DTB) does and how to follow it
The DTB runs the Dons Trust and is currently made up of eight elected and one appointed members.
The DTB must have no fewer than eight and not more than twelve members. Up to three further members may be co-opted, to help with the work of the board and to add diversity, skills and experience.
As well as ensuring that the Dons Trust is run according to the decisions and aspirations of members, the role of the DTB is to set and embed the culture, mission and strategic direction of the Trust and Club, in consultation with members, and to ensure that AFC Wimbledon is managed to achieve that direction.
The DTB appoints the chair of the club board (the board of AFCW PLC) and is represented on that board. It also approves annual budgets and significant investment decisions.
The DTB usually meets once a month and minutes of board meetings are published, along with regular summaries of the discussions. The board also produces a monthly newsletter which is emailed to members.
The DTB takes collective responsibility for its work. All board members are engaged together in consulting, agreeing, monitoring and updating our strategic direction. Some of the board’s work is delegated into working groups which report to the board. Each group has terms of reference and membership agreed by the full board. Any significant proposals or recommendations come to the full board for discussion and decision.
We hold at least three members’ meetings a year. There are other events organised (online and in-person) where you can chat to board members so keep an eye on our newsletters for details.
Social Media
The Dons Trust WhatsApp group is the simplest way for you to receive updates and reminders straight to your phone.
This channel supports our existing emails and website updates by offering a quicker and more direct route for important messages.
Joining is free, quick & simple if you already have WhatsApp installed. Just click this link on your WhatsApp device or scan the QR code on this page.
You can also find us on Instagram/Threads https://www.instagram.com/thedonstrust
Board members are always on hand at the Dons Trust kiosk (behind the South stand) before home matches. Share your thoughts by email to info@thedonstrust.org or with an individual board member using the addresses below.
The board has a ways of working document and standing orders, which set how the board operates in more detail. These can be found in the policies section of our website.
2026 Board members
Angus Fox (Chair)
(chair@thedonstrust.org, angus.fox@thedonstrust.org)
Elected: December 2023 (for 3 years)
Graeme Price (Vice Chair)
(graeme.price@thedonstrust.org)
Elected: December 2024 (for 3 years)
Chris Atkinson
(chris.atkinson@thedonstrust.org)
Elected: December 2025 (for 3 years)
Martin Drake
(martin.drake@thedonstrust.org)
Elected: December 2025 (for 3 years)
Alex Folkes
(alex.folkes@thedonstrust.org)
Elected: December 2025 (for 3 year)
Hannah Kitcher
(hannah.kitcher@thedonstrust.org)
Elected: December 2023 (for 3 years)
James Ledward
(james.ledward@thedonstrust.org)
Elected: December 2025 (for 2 years)
James Longhurst
(james.longhurst@thedonstrust.org)
Elected: December 2024 (for 2 years)
David Rey
(david.rey@thedonstrust.org)
Casual Vacancy: December 2025 until AGM in December 2026
Working groups
- Communications: Alex Folkes (Chair)
- Youth engagement and advisory group: James Longhurst (Chair)
- Social Value: Angus Fox (Chair)
- AI: Angus Fox (Chair)
Other board member responsibilities
- Women’s board representative: Hannah Kitcher
- PLC board representatives: Angus Fox, Graeme Price, James Longhurst
- DTB liaison with AFC Wimbledon Foundation, WiSH and DLAG: Angus Fox
- DTB lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: James Ledward
- DTB programme copy coordinator and calendar coordinator: Martin Drake
The board is supported by a Treasurer:
Michele Little (Treasurer)
(treasurer@thedonstrust.org)
The board is supported by a Secretariat including:
Dave Boyle
(secretary@thedonstrust.org)
Interim Secretary
The Dons Trust’s membership secretary is Stephen Godfrey (membership@thedonstrust.org).