Who we are: RamsTrust was founded in October 2002 and is a legally constituted, democratic, not-for-profit organisation committed to strengthening the voice for supporters in the decision-making process at Derby County Football Club.

What we do: Our aim is to widen and deepen supporter representation and influence at Derby County, giving fans a greater say in the running of their club, and to create a positive and inclusive environment for all supporters. RamsTrust works with its members, Derby County executives and Board, and other supporters’ groups and governing bodies to support initiatives that benefit the wider community and build the club’s reputation on and off the field.

In June 2024, following a rigorous application and interview process assisted by the Football Supporters’ Association, Derby County confirmed that RamsTrust Chair Hilary Leam was appointed to the Supporters’ Board. The Supporters’ Board will strengthen the relationship between the club and its fans and gives supporters a new power to prevent any future owner from selling Pride Park, or moving the club away from its current home, as well as other important vetoes relating to the club’s culture and traditions.

One of our core principles is to be in a state of constant readiness should the club ever again fall foul of unscrupulous owners and require supporter involvement to protect the interests of the club as a community asset. Derby County supporters have seen our club survive such ownership, but it is our responsibility to show solidarity with supporters of other clubs who have not been as fortunate.

RamsTrust is an affiliate member of the Football Supporters Association (FSA) and we adhere to the principles and governance requirements that all registered trusts are expected to promote. The FSA is the national, democratic, representative body for football supporters in England and Wales and is the leading national advocate for supporter ownership, better fan engagement, cheaper ticket prices, the choice to stand at the match, protecting fan rights, good governance and diversity.

Meet the RamsTrust board

The RamsTrust board are a team of Rams-mad supporters who volunteer their time to ensure that the voice of the fans is heard in how Derby County FC is run.

Hilary Leam Chair	Jim Coyle Vice-Chair & Community Lead
Angie Kerry Secretary & Communications Team	Tris Weavers Treasurer
Ollie Wright Membership Secretary & Communications Team	Steve Kitson Communications Team
Kevin Savage Board Member	John Banks Board Member
Andy Allen Communications Team	David Watts Policy Lead & Communications Team
Stuart Webb External Director	Dame Margaret Beckett Honorary Life Patron of RamsTrust

Notable achievements

• In June 2024, RamsTrust Chair Hilary Leam was appointed to the new Derby County Supporters’ Board.
• Successfully campaigned to have Pride Park Stadium and the Moor Farm Training Facility listed by the local authority as Assets of Community Value (ACV).
• Contributed to the campaigns and funding for the Clough and Taylor, and Steve Bloomer statues at Pride Park Stadium.
• Independently investigated the ill-fated ‘Three Amigos’ regime that owned Derby County following the infamous £3 purchase in 2003. The owners were eventually forced to sell the club to local ownership in 2006 due in part to protests organised by the trust alongside the Rams Protest Group.
• Regular attendance and contributions towards the Derby County Supporters’ Charter Group meetings, which contribute to the activities and running of the club and keep supporters informed.
• Worked with other fans’ groups, politicians, administrators, FSA and English Football League (EFL) to help save Derby County during the period of administration in 2021-2022.
• Contributed to the fan-led review of Football Governance which is currently in the white paper stage of the legislative process.

You can view the RamsTrust rules and policies here.

RamsTrust is the trading name of Derby County Supporters’ Society Limited, registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Registration No. 29493R. Registered office: CJH Solicitors, Unit 11, Prime Parkway, Derby DE1 3QB.