The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersMatt Lowndes steps down from the DTB

Matt Lowndes is to step down from the board of The Dons Trust with immediate effect.

Matt said, “I have reluctantly decided to step down from the Board.

“I do not feel I can align my manifesto promises with the current communication issues across the club and therefore it is only right and proper I stand aside. I wish the existing board all the best and hope to stand again at some point in the future.”

DT board chair Kris..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDT Release: AFC Wimbledon Women’s plan for Plough Lane 

Press Release: The Dons Trust, Owners of AFC Wimbledon  

Date: 22/05/2023 

AFC Wimbledon Women’s plan for Plough Lane 

The Dons Trust, owners of AFC Wimbledon, are delighted to announce that agreement has been reached for AFC Wimbledon Women (AFCWW) to play at least four matches at Plough Lane next season, with the hope that our new home could host up to eight women’s first-team games. 

The agreement has been reached following discussions between The Dons Trust board, AFCWW Chair David..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust membership changes

We are coming up to the end of the membership year on 30 June 2023. Between now and then we will be making a number of changes to memberships and how they are handled, as outlined below.

General Currently the Dons Trust (DT) membership database and the club’s ticketing system database hold separate contact details for members. We will be moving the administration of DT memberships to use the club’s ticketing system, ready for the renewals process which will start..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Board Statement: Fans Forum

Following our board meeting on the 10th May, we also want to place on record that we were as a board, collectively concerned about the manner in which the Fans’ Forum was handled.

We have stressed to the club that it cannot be allowed to happen again. We have received assurances from the club that satisfy those concerns.

We also debated a motion proposed by one of the members of the DTB to recommend to the PLC board that the..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club Owners10th May Dons Trust Board meeting

We met as a board on the 11th May at 18:00 at Plough Lane. 

After a couple of years of mostly virtual meetings, we now meet face-to-face by default on a monthly basis. This month, one member, James Macdonald, sent his apologies as he was unable to be there.  

We regularly rotate the agenda to ensure that each area gets an opportunity to be discussed. The meeting always opens with the actions list (stemming from the last board meeting). This..

Dons Draw winners for April

Dons Draw results revealed

Six winners announced for April

Congratulations to Ian Faux, who has won the top prize of £1,000 in the Dons Draw.

We’re delighted to reveal all six winners for April – and if you’ve not already entered the next Dons Draw it’s worth remembering that you’re much more likely to win something than when you buy a Lotto ticket!

The full winners for April are listed below:

1st prize of £1,000 – Ticket..

Final call for votes to protect Plough Lane

A few weeks ago, the Dons Trust board launched a vote to formalise some of the changes to our rules that our members decided on at the AGM in December. In essence, we need to meet certain criteria as these updates – many of which relate to the protection of our Plough Lane home against sale – involve Restricted Actions and require around 1,750 members to vote on them.

We’ve had a great response so far, with 1,600 already registering..

Dons Draw winners for March

Congratulations to Roger Hobkinson, who won our number one prize of £1,000 in the latest Dons Draw.

Roger topped the list of winners for March with the full details below:

1st prize of £1,000 – Ticket 3645 – Roger Hobkinson – SW19 2nd prize of £500 – Ticket 0214  – J.Taggart – TN23 3rd prize of £250 – Ticket 4160  – Erik D Turkheim – SW3 4th prize of £100 – Ticket 1767  – Justin Sythes –..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Newsletter – April

 

The Home Run 

Final call for votes to protect Plough Lane

A  few weeks ago, the Dons Trust Board launched a vote to formalise some of the changes to our rules that our members decided on at the AGM in December. In essence, we need to meet certain criteria as these updates – many of which relate to the protection of our Plough Lane home against sale – involve Restricted Actions and require around 1,750 members to..

Calling all members – make sure to have your say

In the run-up to our next members’ meeting, (Sunday 30 April at our home in Plough Lane, more details on our meetings page) we’ve asked members to vote to confirm changes to our rules to update the protection of our football club. You can read details of the proposals in the papers sent to members and reproduced on this website. Your board is asking you to vote in favour.

We sent out voting details to all registered members with email..