Fans Trust

[Pagey]

I managed to speak to a few of you last night regarding this it was brought up a little while ago by one of the choir

 

I think a fans trust should be started, with everyone having a equal share. From conversations last night I would say it would be set up as follows

 

Set up by Dave Cox as he has already looked into it

Run by Frankie for the first year, as apart from being short, he is more than capable

Everyone gets an equal vote

Elections each year

 

Money can be brought it in various ways;

 

Monthly subs :- Voluntary

Charity events

Begging .... anything really

 

The money raised can be used in any way which we want to, whether it is used to buy a pitch cover, donate money to the club, buy Ray a bigger sponge, anything

 

Could you just add to this thread if you are willing to join or help or do anything

 

Once we have the basic numbers then Dave Cox will get the ball rolling so to speak

 

Also hoping to get a monthly mag out, nothing flashy, just to let everyone know whats happening, also to get this out to Joe public to build up a bit on interest in the club

 

As for me, I just want to get it off the ground, then help with fund raising

 

 

[Porka]

Excellent idea and I'm really pleased that I'm not alone in thinking that it can work here. I'd definitely support a Trust.

[Frankie100]

As long as it is made clear to all concerned that we are there as another arm of the family of Margate FC and that we are not rivals to the Board nor MISA

[hangthedj]

You have my full support Andy, I will have a chat to you about this in the future (Saturday maybe). Sounds a cracking idea to me.

[Porka]

I agree Frankie. It's got to be done the right way. MISA do a grand job.

[Pagey]

I spoke to Malcolm Rowlett and said it would be seperate from Misa, and another method of creating funds, he would support us

 

 

[Number6]

Could a fans trust fundraise for ground improvements. Perhaps launch a public appeal for help to rebuild a coffin end? Or could MISA?

[Tony_T]

I would gladly support the trust and its ideas. Might even be able to spread the word this far across the Thames Valley!!! Please keep me informed!

[MFC Forever]

I would certainly support a fans trust. And I'm sure the club would appreciate the support.

[Coffin Ender]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned that this was mooted several years ago but never got off the ground. Having a Trust in addition to MISA does strike me as being rather 'People's Front of Judea'.

In any case isn't the point of Fans Trusts to put the ownership of clubs into the hands of supporters? It's not just about fundraising. And we all know that would never be allowed to happen.

 

 

 

[MFC Forever]

I think that as long as the purpose of the trust is to raise further money for the club then only good can come from it, but it should not undermine MISA and their excellent work. Instead it must ensure that it works with them.

[Pinklady]

if theres no age range then im in

[Boney Crisp]

I spoke to Andy last night about this and i am all for it. Undermining MISA or the board will be against what the objectives of the trust will be, which is to support the club in any shape of form.

[Gumps]

if the end result is to improve the club then its a good idea.It is something that needs to be well structured and well organised.Liason with the club is essential so that both parties can work together and show unity. It has worked at other clubs so give it a go. I am in Favour-if its done right.

[AncientBlue]

Originally Posted By: MFC Forever

I think that as long as the purpose of the trust is to raise further money for the club then only good can come from it, but it should not undermine MISA and their excellent work. Instead it must ensure that it works with them.

Agree entirely with the above. So count me in if I can help!

[Margate Football Club]

Further to my conversation with Andy Page on the terrace at the last home game, I requested more information regarding the proposed Trust, which would need to be considered by the Board before giving my support.

 

Malcolm Rowlett

Chairman

[ooh!!bodyform]

i'm in too

[michael]

Don't forget that there would be reasonable personal investment required in the shares of any Trust

[Lloydy_T]

If it helps the club move forward in a positive way then what a cracking idea! You can count me in too!

[djw]

I like the sound of this but would want more details before 100% commitment.