In Introduction – Steve Myt ytton
Agenda 6:00PM Welcome Food and Drinks 6:30PM Introduction followed by Legends Q&A 7:00PM Drinks Break - Photos and Autographs 8:00PM AGM - Board Introduction and Election - Annual Accounts - Model Rules Amendments 8:10PM Guest Speakers - Swindon Town Supporters Club - Great Western Reds 8:15PM The County Ground - Crowdfunding and Community Shares - The County Ground Custodians 9:00PM Live Band – Back2Back 11:00PM Finish
Legends Q&A – Mike Welsh
In Introducing the Heroes of f 1969 (3 (3 min video)
Match Action (2 (2 min video)
Fans Views (5 (5 min video)
Richard Banyard
David Squires – Guardian Cartoonist
The Road to the 1969 League Cup
Trust Board In Introduction & Election Honorary Officers Steve Mytton - Chair Rob Angus - Vice-Chair Cliff Ponting - Secretary Alan Jones – Treasurer Board Members Alex Pollock - Crowdfunding Mike McQueen – Documentation James Spencer - Website Admin Dan Hunt - Social Media Adam Tanner - Legal Support Keith Coatsworth - Accounts Support Hannah Clinch - Supporters Club Liaison External Director James Phipps - Advisory Role
Accounts www.truststfc.tv/annual-accounts From 2009-2018 Also - Appointment of Independent Examiner
Model Rules Amendments A number of rule changes are required to factor in the Trust's responsibilities relating to the purchase of an asset: Next Steps • Implementation of Supporters Direct 2016 rules • Introduction of the ‘Asset Lock’ • Addition of supplementary rules related to County Ground Actions this evening: • Member vote to accept Supporters Direct 2016 rules • Member vote to accept the Introduction of the Asset Lock • A further email vote in 14 days time to confirm the Introduction of the Asset Lock Thanks to Lionel Morgan, Ron Smith, Greg Callard and Rishi Ladwa
Who are the Supporters Club? • Official Swindon Town FC Supporters Group • Founded in 1931 • Committee of ten, led by Ann Alder as Chair • Membership base of 250+ • Supporting STFC and providing benefits to STFC fans Cheque presentation of £3000 to Alan McLoughlin, from the Supporters Club, to pay for the new Academy mower
A common misconception… First, a couple of myths… “I’ve heard the Supporters Club fund players’ wages using my membership money.” “The Supporters Club is only for a select few to join.”
What do we actually do? Stratton Senior Citizens All weather Bank Christmas Party protective Scoreboard Sponsorship covers for purchase and the CG Pitch upkeep 50/50 Matchday Draw Your way to Legends Lounge win! Refurbishment Stadium £’s for Points 25 Fitness TVs Supporting Measurement STFC Youth Player and devices Development Matchday Used by the 1 st Sponsorship team today!
Our Membership Package Includes: • Discounted coach travel when booking with SAS Travel • 5% discount on merchandise in the Club Shop • Automatic entry to free member draws throughout the season (Christmas hampers, cash prizes and hospitality) • Free draws to win mascot packages • Vote in the Supporters Club Player of the Year award and discounted admission to the End of Season dinner Annual membership subscription • 5% discount on any purchase at Elite Beds and Mattresses of Devizes
Contact Us enquiries@swindontownsupportersclub.com 07500 788467 @STFCSupClub Swindon Town Supporters Club
The County Ground
• The No. 1 rewards-based platform in the UK • Significant experience in relation to Community Shares • Over £55,000,000 raised through their platform • Over 125,000 projects • Our chosen partner for The County Ground Project
Sharing full campaign details next month ● What would STFC supporters like to see from a rewards program? ●
How will we raise our 50% of f the money? • We are confident fundraising will get off to a significant start as we have confirmed backers • The remainder will need to come from YOU – the fans, and the vehicle for this is Community Shares. • We need a minimum of 2,300 fans to buy a share • The minimum share price is £19.69, this will be confirmed assuming sale is agreed on 25 th March • We have other backers that will help to supplement this price by offering larger donations • Interested at that price? • Willing to pay more with rewards?
What are Community Shares? • Community Shares offer a means to raise finance by offering shares in a Community Benefit Society (CBS) • Shares in a CBS are different to ‘normal’ shares in companies. CBS shares don’t go up in value and are unlikely to go down, and don’t give extra voting rights to bigger investors. • Community shares can, under certain circumstances be withdrawn, with the CBS buying back the shares for the original price that they were bought for, thereby offering the individual investor an exit route. • A CBS can pay a small amount of interest to shareholders, but it is up to the Board to decide whether it can afford to pay interest, based on its business performance.
What are Community Shares? • Organisations and enterprises can also invest and buy shares but they too only get one vote, regardless of how much they invest. • A CBS is a type of co-operative which is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority. People are invited to join, and each person receives the same vote. • Any profit a CBS makes must be reinvested, and there are protections written into the rules to stop the wealth of the CBS being distributed to individuals.
The County Ground Custodians (C (CGC) • Draft - requires further club and legal discussions • New LLP or company formed – The CGC • Independent Chair – funded role • Two Senior Football Club representatives • Two Elected Representatives from Engagement Board • Engagement Board • Two Community Shareholder representatives • Two Representatives from each Supporter Group • Swindon Borough Council • Football in the Community • Ex-Players
Developments • Keep in mind – the sale is not yet confirmed! • Respect new relationship with Football Club • Private ownership enables development to happen • Main driver behind County Ground campaign • Must consider the wider local community • Sensible, controlled development • Majority funded by Football Club and Partners • Fan-funded developments also • Private investment means returns – we have to be realistic • Need legal controls to ensure Football Club benefits • All to be discussed at later meeting hosted by Swindon Town
• Thank you for coming • Band through to 11pm • Please stick around and talk to board members • Emails with photo details to be shared next week • Any other questions: info@truststfc.com
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