Proposed Changes to the Trust Model Rules
The Trust Board are recommending that we change our Trust Rules – details regarding the proposed changes are given below. At the same time, we will be asking Trust members to vote to accept in principle the rules for running a football club, which consist of the same core rules, but with additional controls required by the Football Association, to permit us to have the appropriate governance and rules for running a football club, should we need to set up a 'phoenix' club.
Why do we need to change?
Our rules were set up in 2004 based on the model rules for an Industrial and Provident Society and the best guidance available at the time. As Supporters Direct (SD) has gained experience of working with Supporters Trusts throughout Football and latterly Rugby League, they have developed new model rules, in conjunction with Cobbetts Solicitors.
The changes are related to the clarification of our purpose, which is defined in Rule 3 – Community Benefit Purpose
The Society’s purpose is to be the vehicle through which a healthy, balanced and constructive relationship between the Club and its supporters and the communities it serves is encouraged and developed. The business of the Society is to be conducted for the benefit of the community served by the Club and not for the profit of its members.