AFC Wimbledon and The Dons Trust support World Autism MonthWe take a look at what World Autism Month is all about and how the club are striving to make every fan feel welcome and comfortable at Plough Lane
There are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK and one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum – so at Plough Lane that could be almost 100 fans at every home game next season.
At Wimbledon we believe everyone is welcome and try to make everyone feel..
DONS TRUST CALLS FOR FOOTBALL CLUBS TO UNITEDONS TRUST CALLS FOR FOOTBALL CLUBS TO UNITE AND CREATE A NEW VISION FOR THE FUTURE
‘Football has been drifting in the wrong direction for decades’ – Xavier Wiggins, co-chair of The Dons Trust
The Dons Trust has launched a rallying call to football clubs across the country to come together and change football for the better.
The move comes just days after the so-called ‘Big Six’ announced a decision to join a new, closed European Super League.
Xavier..
Dons Trust SGM 28 April 2021The next Dons Trust SGM will take place on Wednesday 28 April at 19.30 BST.
The meeting will be strictly restricted to Dons Trust members only. We will need to confirm you are a member before approving your registration. You will be notified when your registration has been approved.
You do not have to install Zoom software to take part as you can also connect via your web browser. We have been advised by members that voting on a..
Outcome of SGM resolution re London BroncosThank you to everyone who was able to join us at the online SGM on Wednesday 31 March 2021 to discuss and vote on renting Plough Lane for use for home matches by London Broncos. Over 250 members joined via Zoom. A recording of the meeting is available on the Dons Trust members’ Proboards site. If you haven’t used Proboards before you will need to register by visiting https://donstrust.boards.net/ and enter your details and your membership is then verified.
During..
Transgender Day of Visibility 31st MarchToday is Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event to celebrate transgender people, the courage it takes to live openly and authentically, while raising awareness of the discrimination transgender people continue to face today. Transgender, or trans, is an umbrella-term used to describe those who gender identity is different from the sex recorded at birth.
At the end of last year, the Diversity and Inclusion working group, working alongside Anne-Marie Godfrey, launched the Dons 4 Diversity group, a supporter..
On Wednesday 17 March 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:
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
Apologies: David Growns
Also in attendance: Minute-taker – Conor Daly, Communications Assistant – Matt..
SGM Start Time Alteration for Wednesday 31 March 2021In order to avoid clashing with the live stream of the Dons Under 18s in FA Youth Cup action against Tottenham Hotspur at Plough Lane on Wednesday 31 March, the SGM will now start at 20:30 BST that evening. As it is a single issue SGM purely for discussion of the proposed groundshare with the London Broncos, the board feel this will still provide enough time for discussion and voting. The SGM will be live via the same zoom link as previously advertised…
Dons Draw results for March 2021The March 2021 Dons Draw has taken place at Plough Lane. Winning numbers were drawn in the presence of Club Secretary David Charles, and two co-opted volunteers.
The winning ticket numbers and prizes for this draw were as follows:
1st prize of £1000 – ticket 2335 – Stephen Hawes – BN25
2nd prize of £500 – ticket 2263 – David Chan – SW17
3rd prize of £250 – ticket 1150 – Colin Gales – SW19
4th prize of..
Meet the Dons Trust Board with Hannah and TimKicking off at 19:00 GMT on Tuesday 30 March, the next session will be hosted by Hannah Kitcher and Tim Hillyer, who will be joined by AFC Wimbledon CEO Joe Palmer.
Register via Zoom https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JEWDgBiRR96ZAOvCurTgGg
For anyone who missed previous sessions, the idea is that each month, a couple of Dons Trust Board representatives host a Q&A with members via Zoom. This format allows for an in-depth, personal and direct engagement between fans and their elected representatives.
You are invited..
Dons Trust Board meeting minutes – delays to publicationDons Trust members should expect delays to the publication of Dons Trust Board meeting minutes.
The Dons Trust Board has held additional meetings recently, which is resulting in a backlog and Dons Trust Secretary, David Growns, has been unwell and is recovering from an operation.
The Dons Trust Board sends thoughts and support to David, and wishes him a speedy recovery.
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