Dons Trust memberships are being processed as we speak – with more than 75% of our membership having already applied to renew.
Dons Trust Programme notes – Barrow 27/8/22
We often get asked what exactly does the Dons Trust Board do. It is really simple. We represent the majority owners of the club – the near 4,500-plus Dons Trust members. We also appoint directors of the club and operate the Trust itself.
We set the culture, mission and strategic direction of the club, in conjunction with members. It is the job of the club’s operational board, the PLC Board, to deliver them.
We represent the views of Dons..
AFC Wimbledon Women programme notes – What the future holds
Dons Trust Board member Graham Stacey wrote a piece for last weekend’s AFC Wimbledon vs Hashtag United programme, which we have produced in full below: The Dons Trust Board’s Graham Stacey talks about progress on and off the field Football is the top participation sport for women and girls in England and, off the back of the Lionesses’ Euros victory, the popularity of the women’s game looks to be going through the roof. There’ll never be a better time..
Dons Trust board appoints Mick Buckley as AFC Wimbledon Chair
The boards of the Dons Trust and AFCW PLC are pleased to announce that Mick Buckley has agreed to take on the role of AFC Wimbledon Chair, for a period of one year, at the conclusion of his current interim role.
Mick has been serving as chair of the football club on an interim basis since the departure of CEO Joe Palmer, having been a director of variously the Dons Trust, the football club and AFCW PLC over the..
Dons Trust Programme notes – Doncaster 13/8/22
Given our history, one of the Dons Trust’s long-term aims has always been to look to improve the wider ecosystem of football.
Over the last 18 months the Trust has been at the heart of a quiet revolution in the corridors of power. In February 2021, the Dons Trust helped set up Fair Game, with AFC Wimbledon as founder members. An organisation that, with the backing of the Trust Board, I’m proud to now be the CEO of.
Since..
Matchday Tour Guides wanted
With Plough Lane stadium tours growing in popularity, we are looking to strengthen the Matchday Tour Guides team.
As vital fan ambassadors promoting our club, WiSH (Wimbledon in Sporting History) volunteer guides receive full training and support. When on matchday duty they would be required to conduct one tour, finishing in good time for kick-off.
If you are interested in finding out more or applying for the position, please contact WiSH head of operations, Rhys Torrington,..
Dons Trust Programme notes – Gillingham Cup 9/8/22
Does Equality, Diversity and Inclusion really matter? The fact that the question is even being asked is bewildering in this day and age, writes Dons Trust Board member Anne-Marie Godfrey.
As owners of the club, the Dons Trust has a unique role to play in the long-term stability of AFC Wimbledon. We cannot live in the dark ages with our heads buried in the sand. Our aim has to be to leave the club in a better state than..
Results of the tickets and pricing survey 2022
Back in April 2022, the club and Dons Trust carried out a ticketing and pricing survey, and the results have now been published. You can either view the dynamic web version or download the static PDF version.
As stated at the time, the feedback would be used to shape the club’s ticketing offering and pricing models for the 2022-23 season.
In particular, you told us that you would like to see season ticket renewals cost less than first-time season ticket purchases, simplified..
New artwork to be unveiled at the Cherry Red Records Stadium
A unique work by artist Richard Argent will be unveiled in the fans zone, opposite the club shop, ahead of our game on August 9 – and you can order a limited-edition copy. The 5m x 3m cartoon depicts the history of Wimbledon’s football club and was commissioned by WiSH. Richard’s art not only relives some of our best-known achievements but also tells some of the more quirky moments from our past, including how George Best almost bought the club..
Dons Trust Programme notes – Gillingham 30/7/22
You know what we did last summer?
The Dons Trust Board’s Graham Stacey takes a look at what has been happening behind the scenes over the summer break.
While the club has been keeping busy – new management, new players and all that fun stuff – I think it’s fair to say the DTB have been finding things to do over the summer, too.
Things kicked off back in June with a DTB ‘away day’. The branding was rubbish – it was held at..
