OUTCOME OF THE DONS TRUST SGM TWO VOTESMembers approve 50.01% model and new constitution The Dons Trust board is pleased to announce the final results of the second Special General Meeting (SGM) on the future ownership structure of AFC Wimbledon and the constitution of the trust. With a turnout of over 63% for this second confirmation vote, and overwhelming approval members have provided a clear and definitive mandate to proceed with the proposed 50.01%..
DTB March 2026 Meeting SummaryThe DTB held it’s scheduled March meeting on Monday 16th at Plough Lane. Apologies were received from David Rey. All other members, the secretary, assistant secretary and treasurer were present. The board received a presentation on potential future opportunities before reviewing it’s outstanding actions list and discussing the club board meeting due to take place later in the week. A lengthy discussion looking place in relation to the ongoing restricted action and planning for the upcoming SGMs. Michele presented an..
OUTCOME OF THE DONS TRUST SGM ONE VOTES OUTCOME OF THE DONS TRUST SGM ONE VOTES The Dons Trust board thanks every member who participated in these votes. The turnout represents the largest democratic exercise in the history of the Dons Trust. Resolutions 1 (50.01% Majority Ownership) and 2 (New Constitution) were Class A Restricted Actions, requiring the following thresholds to be met before they can progress to a second vote: • Turnout: Over 50% of the total membership must cast a vote. • Majority: Over 75%..
Amended Constitution updateIn November 2025, the members of the Dons Trust were presented with a draft Constitution as a proposal and were invited to comment. The Constitution Working Group and the Dons Trust Board reviewed the feedback received and make amendments to the draft proposal.
These amendments are in this PDF as tracked changes: Dons Trust Board 2026 Constitution with tracked changes after consultation.
The main changes were:
Revising the threshold for member called meetings to 5% of the membership: This was..
DTB February 2026 Meeting SummaryThe Dons Trust board held it’s scheduled February meeting on Wednesday 11th February at Plough Lane. Apologies were received from David Rey. All other DTB members were in attendance alongside George Jones (Secretary), Reece Wheeler-Kelly (Assistant Secretary) and Michele Little (Treasurer).
The meeting began with the board receiving an update on the ongoing investment discussions with a lengthy discussion taking place on next steps as well as planning for the upcoming 50.01 vote.
Michele..
Plough Lane Bond Survey emailThe Dons Trust are conducting an important survey of our fans and members via email, and your response would be very much appreciated.
In addition to the survey of existing bondholders we have recently conducted, we have produced a wider survey to assess the appetite of all fans/members to support us in managing the repayments coming up and keeping our interest costs down. You can do this by buying a bond this year.
Note this is only..
Draft Standing Orders for meetingsThe Constitution Working Group has continued their work and are pleased to present a draft Standing Orders for comment. This has been drafted taking into account rules from Cooperatives UK and the FSA, as well as a review of our existing Constitution for items to include. These will be put to a vote as part of the vote on the Constitution and will only take effect in the event that the new Constitution is passed. Please send your comments to..
Your Club, Your Vote, Your Questions answeredYou can read the frequently asked questions and ask questions on the Dons Trust section of the Club website at https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/the-dons-trust/faqs
Dons Trust February UpdateDate
What’s Happening
9 March
Drop-in Session at Plough Lane – Informal session to speak with board representatives, ask questions and raise points ahead of SGMs and votes.
23 March, 7pm
Special General Meeting One at Plough Lane – Vote on 50.01 proposal and updated Trust constitution.
8 April, 7pm
Special General Meeting Two at..
DTB January Meeting SummaryDTB Summary January 2026 The Dons Trust board (DTB) held the first scheduled meeting of 2026 on Wednesday 14th January at Plough Lane. The entire board were there in person along with George Jones (Secretary), Reece Wheeler-Kelly (Assistant Secretary). Michele Little (Treasurer) and Dave Boyle (Advisor to the secretariat) who were also present for specific agenda items. James Woodroof (AFC Wimbledon Managing Director), Luke Stevens (AFC Wimbledon Head of Ticketing) and William Earles (AFC Wimbledon Financial Controller) were also present for..