Is the Supporters Trust connected to any other organisation?
The Supporters Trust is a member of Supporters Direct. Supporters Direct was launched in September 2000, as a result of findings of the Football Task Force, established by the Government in 1997. The following is taken from the Supporters Direct website: “Supporters Direct is a government initiative, funded by public money, with offices in London and Glasgow. Our aim is to help people “who wish to play a responsible part in the life of the football club they support” and we offer support, advice and information to groups of football supporters. Supporters Direct exists to: Promote and support the concept of democratic supporter ownership and representation through mutual, not-for-profit structures Promote football clubs as civic and community institutions Work to preserve the competitive values of league football in the United Kingdom and promoting the health of the game as a whole” There are more than 100 supporters’ trusts across England, Wales and Scotland. Over 60 hold shares in th
