The Club and the Supporters Charter Group (SCG) have held discussions over the implications of the recently-published Government White Paper and the implementation of a ‘shadow board’ in line with the recommendations of the White Paper. Whilst looking at what role any ‘shadow board’ may perform and any possible remit it may have, it…
Derby County has invited RamsTrust and other supporters’ representatives to a meeting tonight, Thursday 16h March. We will discuss the implications of the government white paper on football governance and what it means for Derby County. That includes a model for potential supporter representation. RamsTrust’s overriding objective is to ensure the club is run…
RamsTrust welcomes the government’s proposals in its white paper to introduce a new football regulator. Plans will require sustainable business models, a new owners’ and directors’ test, a fairer distribution of wealth and that clubs are run in the long-term interests of fans. Derby County fans know only too well how much this is…
RamsTrust’s Chair, Jon Pearce, has been selected as the Labour prospective parliamentary candidate for the High Peak constituency at the next general election. Jon understandably wants to concentrate all his efforts on High Peak and therefore has decided to step down as Chair. He will remain a director of the trust. We thank Jon for…
RamsTrust would like to clarify the situation with regard to a tweet on 20th July. We appreciate the feedback from members and fans who don’t want other fans to take on debt. We don’t want supporters to take out payday loans or fall victim to loan sharks. Credit unions may be an appropriate option…