Supporters Direct Newsletter - April 2010 - COMMUNITY SPECIAL  This month we wanted to highlight some of the great community projects that trusts are delivering around the country, so the first half of the April update is dedicated to just that. A well thought out and executed project can help foster strong partnerships amongst key stakeholders, and give a healthy boost to the profile of the trust. Thank you to people who have shared their stories, I hope you find it useful and get some ideas Some Community projects that have caught our eye...Engaging minority groupsBreaking down the barriers at Cardiff City's new stadium, a project of consultation and engagement run by Cardiff City Supporters Trust.Read what they did and how they did it here At the heart of the communityThat's where the Killie Trust can claim to be, thanks to their Community Bursary scheme. Read what they do and how they do it here    Inclusive Approach Trust in…

A busy month for Supporters Trusts around the country...January, the month of penny pinching for most, but the time of year that traditionally Premier League clubs continue to plunder further into the red with the next raft of marquee signings. Not this year. This year under £30 million was spent; according to Deloitte the lowest since the system was introduced in 2003. Instead it is the supporters who have been making the headlines…. Manchester United Supporters TrustWith MUST revealing that the Glazers could take up to £130 million out of Manchester United in the first year, they have gone on the offensive, aiming to build greater support for their plans, raise awareness across the board and help to develop an alternative to the current ownership. Membership is now well over 40,000, crucial not just in order to persuade the Glazers to go but also to form a significant group to…