Why does the Trust aim to buy shares in the Club?
Purchasing shares is not the same as making a donation. By purchasing shares, the Trust and its members own a part of the Club. The more shares the Trust purchases or acquires by proxy (see below), the greater will be its influence. The Trust made its first acquisition of shares in the Club in September 2006, when it purchased 5,000-worth of new shares. The Trust raises money to purchase shares through membership fees and fundraising activities. The decisions to purchase shares andif given the opportunity, where to allocate the funds in the Clubare voted on by the board of the Trust on behalf of its members. The Trust aims to ensure that all funds raised are used appropriately to benefit the best interests of the Club and its supporters. Funds from the first share purchase went toward improvements to the Clubs training facilities, an area which City Manager Gary Johnson had identified as needing improving. Shares are held in the name of Bristol City Supporters Trust, which is an Indust
