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Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust Statement regarding SWFC ultimatum on independent Fan Alliance. Earlier in the year, the Sheffield Wednesday Trust invited other fan groups to join us in forming an independent Wednesday Fan Alliance.  This group would operate on an open-door policy to all groups that represent Sheffield Wednesday fans.  Working with the Football Supporters … Independent Fan Alliance Statement

Be a Guest of the SWFC Supporters Trust at Owls Legends Dinner with the SWFC Community Program on 10/05/24 at Hillsborough in the Derek Dooley Suite.  We have reserved two tables for ten people each for this sports dinner. It will start at 7 pm in the 1867 Lounge, located in the South Stand.  Celebrity … Legends Dinner Raffle

The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust wishes to address recent incidents that have occurred off the pitch at Hillsborough Stadium, notably during the matches against Plymouth and Leeds. Objects, presumed to be plastic bottles among others, were thrown onto the pitch, events that have not gone unnoticed, having been broadcast on national television. The Trust emphasises … Fan Behaviour and Recent Incidents

The Trust is supportive of the planned leaflet protest at this evening’s home match against Birmingham City. The protest has been organised by The 1867 Group and the Trust’s understanding is that leaflets will be handed out to fans outside the ground. If you are interested in helping to hand out the leaflets this evening, … Trust Statement – 9 February 2024

We have now had confirmation of the Early Bird Season Ticket information for the 2024/25 season. Once again, the release of season tickets comes with a number of questions and challenges for fans.  The Positives We welcome keeping children’s prices low in some areas of the ground and concession prices. This is good to see … Addressing the Early Bird Season Ticket Release: A Call for Consideration

We, the board members of the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust (SWST), express profound sadness and deep shame that specific individuals, amidst our support at yesterday’s home match, have resorted to the abhorrent act of racial abuse, as evidenced in the recorded videos. These actions, conducted by a few, are not representative of our Club, the … Trust Statement

Following the announcement from The 1867 Group yesterday evening regarding the planned protest march on Saturday 16 December 2023 prior to the home match against Queens Park Rangers, the Trust’s Board has considered its’ position, which has also been done in light of the results of the Trust’s recent Member survey(*). The Trust understands that … Trust update: 5 December 2023

This is an update for all Sheffield Wednesday fans following the Trust’s recent activity, and specifically regarding the outcomes of our recent Members survey. Points on the pitch Firstly, it has been a good week on the pitch – a well deserved point gained against league leaders Leicester City followed by great 3-1 win on … Trust update: 4 December 2023

Statement – 27th October 2023 The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust is deeply concerned about the latest news from the club and EFL. The club has been hit with an embargo due to outstanding debts owed to HMRC. Fans are understandably worried about the club’s future and demand an immediate explanation from the Chairman. We urge … Trust Statement

Trust update: 5 October 2023 This is an update for our members and all Sheffield Wednesday fans following the Trust’s meeting with the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) on 30 September 2023. The meeting had been arranged following an invitation from the FSA in August 2023 to hold a face-to-face meeting; the FSA regularly offers catch-up … Trust update: 5 October 2023

The Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme is hosting an evening with Owls boss Darren Moore. We have 8 seats at a table for members! In order to support the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme The Trust has purchased a table at the event. Two board members will be present and have paid for their spaces personally. The … Q&A With Darren Moore – Raffle

Below is an update from The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust on a few items that we think will interest the Trust’s members and the broader fan base. Thank you, Darren, welcome Xisco! We want to place on record our thanks to Darren Moore for a memorable 2022-23 season, during which the Club broke records, staged … Trust Update: 11 July 2023

Official Statement from the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust: The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust expresses its deep concern over the recent announcement of raised season ticket prices. We acknowledge the efforts made by the club to offer lower prices for early renewals; however, the current price hike shows a disregard for the welfare of fans in … Season Tickets – 2023 – Statement

The SWFC Supporters’ Trust is looking for a Trust Secretary & Actions Co-ordinator Like to know more? You can access a role description for the Secretary for information. We are happy to have an informal discussion with any member who might be interested in the role. If you would like to have a conversation about … Trust Vacancy – Trust Secretary & Actions Co-ordinator

Text for Communication to Club re a Community Partnership Sent to Liam Dooley, Chief Operating Officer on 9th March 2022 Dear Liam, You will have been informed by Sheffield City Council that the council has designated Hillsborough Stadium as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) following the application made by the Trust, the ACV application … Communication to Club re a Community Partnership

Get involved in the Trust – New treasurer needed The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust is looking for a new treasurer. This is your chance to get involved and contribute your skills to our growing community of supporters and help to build the membership. The role description is as follows: To maintain the Trust’s financial records … Trust Vacancy – Treasurer

Dear Mr Chansiri, We are writing to you again because, like all fans of Sheffield Wednesday, we are fearful of the future and worried that our club stands on the precipice of crisis.  As custodian of our historic and cherished football club we implore you to take urgent action before it is lost to us … A letter to Mr Chansiri

Trust donates to food bank – help out if you can The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust has made a donation of £250 to our local S6 Foodbank, which has been matched by Aviva to double it. Between April and September 2021, the S6 Foodbank distributed over 14,000 emergency food parcels to adults in Sheffield, and … Trust donates to food bank

The Trust held its’ AGM on 9 August 2022, at which some Board Directors stepped down from their role and some new Board Directors were elected. All roles on the Board are voluntary and, as such – combined with the summer holidays and work commitments – it has taken several weeks for the new Board … Update regarding new Board

Text for Communication to Club re Short Notice Fixture Changes Sent to Liam Dooley, Chief Operating Officer on 23rd March 2022 Dear Liam I’m sure you’ve seen the negative reaction from many fans and local press alike since our Easter fixtures were changed yesterday, and a number of fans have asked us to seek and … Communication to Club re Short Notice Fixture Changes

ACV Status for Hillsborough Stadium We are delighted to confirm that Hillsborough Stadium has been declared as an Asset of Community Value by Sheffield City Council, this follows an application for ACV Status submitted by Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust, with the support of local community organisations and representatives. The ACV Status applies for a period … ACV – Decision

Derby County FC Petition Introduction We recently posted a message on our Twitter account following a request from Derby County Supporters Trust and the FSA. We were asked to promote a petition to ask the Sports Minister to intervene to try to sort out the club’s administration position between the administrator and EFL – the … Derby County Petition

Prior to the Early-Bird season ticket announcement on 2nd December 2021 we know that Mr Chansiri held a consultation with the club’s Supporter Engagement Panel (EP). We know that the EP told Mr Chansiri that there would be a negative response to the proposal to launch season ticket sales in December. We know that the … SWFC Season Ticket Sales and Pricing

We fully understand the frustrated and angry response from across the fanbase following the announcement of Early-Bird Season Ticket sales for the 22/23 season. We clearly welcome that prices have been frozen but note that the freeze is a very limited one. Outweighing that positive are: We recognise that some fans may not be affected … Trust Statement on SWFC Early-Bird Season Ticket Sales

FLR Message for Trust Members Fan Led Review Report – Please write your MP Since the publication of the report from the fan led review of football governance some key figures from Premier League clubs have started to lobby against the report’s recommendations, including against the idea of an Independent Regulator for football and against … Fan Led Review of Football Governance – Latest

The Government’s review of football governance led by Tracey Crouch MP and supported by the Football Supporters’ Association, published its final report today.  Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust advocates the key recommendations in the report and urges SWFC to take a positive and pro-active approach to change how the club operates in line with them. The … Fan Led Review of Football Governance

The SWFC Supporters’ Trust is looking for talented members to Co-opt to our Board What do Board Members do? Board members are responsible for running the Trust. They work as a team to set strategy and tactics for the organisation, make helpful links with the community and outside organisations, deliver projects and act on behalf … Trust Vacancies

Copy of email sent to Trevor Braithwait on 7th September 2021 Hi Trevor, We write in response to you note of 27th August. We want to clearly understand the club’s position regarding future relationships with the Trust so that we can calmly work out a way forward – we wish to avoid a “war of words” … Engagement Panel – Update

The SWFC Supporters’ Trust is looking for a Society Secretary. What does the Secretary do? The Secretary is a key role and attends all Board meetings, prepares the agenda, and writes the minutes. The Secretary takes part in the day to day life of the Trust Board and has access to the same information that … Trust Vacancy – Society Secretary

ACV Petition We, the undersigned, support the application made by the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust for Asset of Community Value (ACV) status for Hillsborough Stadium.  Hillsborough stadium delivers a significant amount of social wellbeing to the local community of Hillsborough, in the city more widely, and from people with a Sheffield connection from across the … ACV Petition

SWFC Trust Statement on SWFC Season Ticket Prices for 21/22 Season Reduction in season ticket prices is welcome bringing prices broadly into line with larger clubs in League One and Championship. It is pleasing that the club have recognised they could not continue to charge Premier League prices in League One, and we hope a … Trust Statement – ST Prices

The reports that players contracted for next season are allegedly planning to give notice to terminate their contracts due to unpaid wages is only the latest in recent reports of significant cash flow difficulties at Sheffield Wednesday. These reports pre-date Coronavirus. Enough is enough.  Mr Chansiri must be honest with fans about the reality of … Trust Statement

SWFC Trust Statement following relegation to League One. Although relegation to League One has been expected for several weeks, expectation does not lessen the pain now it is confirmed. The twelve, and ultimately six, point deduction we began the season with cast a cloud over the season before it began. The two Independent Panel hearings … Trust Statement

SWFC Trust Statement – Media reports of non-payment of wages The Trust is very concerned about media reports today in the Daily Telegraph regarding SWFC players not receiving their wages for March and April immediately before the crucial game against Forest on 1st May. Whilst this story has not yet been confirmed it comes on … Trust Statement

We are pleased to announce the result of the recent ballot of members under the question: ‘Should the SWFC Supporters’ Trust make an application, and aim to secure, ACV status for Hillsborough Stadium?’ The result was a clear ‘yes’ vote. Please click here for a comprehensive list of Q&A regarding the process of applying for … Asset of Community Value Application

Dear Trevor, Club Engagement Process Following the Trust letter to you of 22 January, and the meeting of the new fan engagement panel on Saturday 23rd January we thought we should write with an update on the Trust position. The large number of supporter’s groups that were present at the meeting on Saturday in our … Club Engagement Process – Update

Club response to open Letter Please see below SWFC’s formal response to the Trust’s open letter published in late December 2020 and signed by almost 6000 people. We thank you for sending the open letter and are pleased to confirm a revised strategy on supporter engagement as we navigate some of the most challenging times … Updated – Open Letter

TRUST STATEMENT: We are saddened by the narrative at the press conference today and alarmed that Mr Chansiri says the future of the club is so uncertain, without putting forward any plan or reassurance that he can or will manage the situation actively. We would like to reiterate our offer to contribute to a business … Trust Statement – Press Conference Response

Yesterday the Trust met with Trevor Braithwait, Club Director of Communications. Detailed questions had been submitted in advance in support of the six agenda items. Due to work commitments on our part the meeting had to conclude early, and we only worked through half of the items on the agenda – the meeting will reconvene … Club Meeting Update – December 2020

Dear All, You will recall that Mr Chansiri held a press conference on 6th November, as our planned meeting with the club for that day had been postponed to enable the press conference to take place, a meeting with the club took place on 24th November. At this meeting Mr Chansiri was present and we … Club Meeting – December 2020

The Trust welcomes an official club statement about 2019/20 season ticket rebates. Fans deserved an update and explanation, something we have consistently suggested during informal discussions in the last few weeks. The statement confirms everyone requesting one will receive a refund, but says demand was higher than expected, contributing to the delay. With that in … Trust Statement – ST Rebates

TRUST STATEMENT: We have asked SWFC to provide clarity and reassurance to supporters urgently, following media reports this morning about the ‘charge’ placed on Hillsborough. Recent efforts to re-build the relationship between supporters and the team via social media have been very welcome and would be maximised by openness and transparency about the Club’s off-the-field … Trust Statement – Hillsborough Charge

Agreement Reached on Links with SWFC The SWFC Supporters’ Trust are very pleased to announce that we have reached agreement with Sheffield Wednesday about the terms of our engagement with the club. We are also happy to share a summary of the meeting held between the club and the Trust on 28th August. Minutes of this … Terms of Engagement Agreed