Exclusive matchday offers for Junior DonsMatchday exclusive opportunities for Junior Dons (JDs) are now available. All JDs have been mailed with some exclusive opportunities on a matchday including ball boy/girl, player walkout, flag bearers and reading out the team sheet. Full details are set out in the article below – if you are interested, please apply by following the instructions in the article.
Are you aged 14-17 years old and would like to be pitchside and part of the AFC Wimbledon team..
2021/22 Dons Trust Membership RenewalsAs we are approaching the end of our membership year on 31 July, all current Dons Trust members will be receiving correspondence, either by email or post, with further details about how to renew.
The Dons Trust remains in control of AFC Wimbledon. Joining the Trust makes you a part-owner of AFC Wimbledon, with the same stake in the club as all other Trust members. Dons Trust membership continues to mean that you have voting rights, regardless of which category..
Dons Trust Board Meeting Summary – 16 June 2021On Wednesday 16 June 2021, the Dons Trust Board (DTB) gathered via Microsoft Teams for its regular monthly meeting. This is a summary of matters discussed, pending publication of full minutes.
Attendees were as follows:
From the Dons Trust Board (DTB): Xavier Wiggins, Jane Lonsdale, Charlie Talbot, Niall Couper Hannah Kitcher, Ed Leek, Luke Mackenzie, Graham Stacey, Tim Hillyer
Also in attendance: David Growns – Secretary, Michele Little – Treasurer, Roger Edmonds-Brown – Minute-taker, Matt Stockbridge – Communications Assistant
Jane kicked off the meeting welcoming Edward back..
Pub name revealedWe can finally reveal the result you’ve all been waiting for – our new Plough Lane pub will be called The Phoenix.
And, to honour our legendary manager Allen Batsford, the main stadium road that leads into our new ground and behind our main West Stand, will be called The Batsford Way.
Dons Trust Board co-chair, Jane Lonsdale, said: “The pub name has triggered a lot of interest and debate. Thanks go to all the 1,541 DT members who voted..
AFC Wimbledon & The Dons Trust Governance update and 2020/21 financial reviewJune marks the end of the club’s financial year, so as part of the Dons Trust Board’s commitment to transparency we are presenting the membership an overview of the financial position. June is also the mid-point of what has been a very busy year for the club and Trust. Following on from our stated priorities for 2021, and as a summary of some of what we have been doing, we also present an overview of some governance changes.
Below we’re..
Dons Trust Board Meeting Summary – 19 May 2021On Wednesday 19 May 2021, the Dons Trust Board (DTB) gathered via Microsoft Teams for its regular monthly meeting. This is a summary of matters discussed, pending publication of full minutes.
Attendees: CEO – Joe Palmer. DTB: Xavier Wiggins, Jane Lonsdale, Charlie Talbot, Niall Couper Hannah Kitcher, Ed Leek, Luke Mackenzie, Graham Stacey, Tim Hillyer
Also in attendance: Secretary – David Gowns, Treasurer – Michele Little, Minute-taker – Ollie Ryan Tucker, Communications Assistant – Matt Stockbridge
The meeting opened by..
A Tribute to Dons supporter Colin GalesThe Dons Trust and the Club were shocked to hear the news that long-standing Wimbledon supporter Colin Gales had passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 74.
Colin, a member of the DT, was well known around the club as he volunteered for many years in the club shop and helped with ticket mail-outs. He would often drop by the Dons Trust kiosk on matchdays at Kingsmeadow. Colin is pictured above (second from left) in a group..
Trust Member Season Ticket and Debentures InformationNew stadium, new home – and a whole new range of opportunities! Our return to Plough Lane is one of the greatest events in our proud history and the demand for season tickets is going to be higher than ever.
We are back, we are home, we are Wimbledon – so check out all our exciting options, including new price points for different age groups.
The priority window for Dons Trust members is now open and will run until..
Dons Trust Board meeting summary – 21 AprilOn Wednesday 21 April 2021, the Dons Trust Board (DTB) gathered via Microsoft Teams for its regular monthly meeting. This is a summary of matters discussed, pending publication of full minutes.
Attendees were as follows:
From the Football Club Board (FCB): CEO – Joe Palmer
From the Dons Trust Board (DTB): Xavier Wiggins, Jane Lonsdale, Charlie Talbot, Niall Couper Hannah Kitcher, Ed Leek, Luke Mackenzie, Graham Stacey, Tim Hillyer
Also in attendance: David Growns – Secretary, Treasurer – Michele Little, Minute-taker – Roger Edmonds-Brown, Communications Assistant – Matt Stockbridge.
April’s..
Royal photographer puts our fans in the picture!The brilliant Royal photographer who took official portraits for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 10th wedding anniversary last week is also the inspiration behind a stunning exhibition that puts AFC Wimbledon fans in the frame.
Chris Floyd, who has earned worldwide acclaim for his stunning pictures of celebrities like Sir Paul McCartney, Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure, David Hockney and Jude Law, was invited to Kensington Palace to help William and Kate celebrate their special day.
But closer..