Foxes Trust Reform - the final step

[Foxes Trust Reform]

2 hours ago, ramboacdc said:

10 days left to vote. Bumping just in case anyone has missed this who wants to vote. 

Thank you!

 

Yes, 10 days left to vote Trust members. If you haven't voted, do so now.

 

Some people might have seen this post that was put on here a couple of days ago in a thread, bizarrely, titled something along the lines of 'LCFC Family':

 

 

We've done some digging and we suspect this to either be Matt Davis, Ian Bason or someone close to them.

 

The thread was subsequently deleted but it's a perfect example of why the legacy board members up for election would be a disaster continuing in role right now. They cannot read the room and they do not understand what is needed in supporter representation at the moment (but it's not fluffy nonsense about the 'LCFC Family' as far as we're concerned). The account says they believe in honest dialogue with us - we're yet to hear anything from them... 

 

There has, on a couple of occasions, been attempts to paint Foxes Trust Reform as a reckless protest group. We are not. But we do believe that if the Trust is to be effective it has to be brave enough to challenge the club. If the channels that the club engages with the Trust through are not achieving outcomes (as we believe the Fan Engagement Framework is not) then the Trust has to say "fix it, or we're out". If the Trust is just happy to be in the room, regardless of whether the club is listening when they are in the room, then they're failing the wider fan base and complicit in a puppet show for Fan Engagement.

 

When Ian Bason was campaigning against our candidates on the Blue Tinted Glasses channel, there was an outlandish insinuation that we had negative intentions for Trust funds. We don't, we just suggested that the Trust might want to move that to an account where it would earn a bit of interest (which we think they are now doing) and that some of it could be used to support charitable initiatives or things that the wider fan base can benefit from (other Trusts have worked with their club on initiatives to get disadvantaged children in their local areas shirts or set up funds to help when fans have been left out of pocket by late notice TV kick-off changes).

 

We are not to be feared by the Trust board. We've demonstrated that through our first three candidates onto board in Becky, Harry and Jamie. Each one of them has shown how they can help the Trust be better and been happy to put themselves out there publicly (on podcasts, fan channels and the streets around the ground when running the End of Season Survey). It's a shame we had to wait so long to get them on board as the existing board rejected our initial outreach and we had to wait for last year's AGM.

 

The election provides an opportunity to put four more people on the board like this. And imagine how much more the Trust could achieve with that fresh impetus at board level.

 

So to Trust members: let's not miss this opportunity. Chris Rice, Jack Munton, Steve Potter and Andrew Smith are the people we believe will be the best option to achieve more positive change!

[Sol thewall Bamba]

I think that's hugely telling of how the voting is going.

[Clogger_]

"Family values." Someone really wrote that. Get in the bin Bason and co.

[StanSP]

Just now, Clogger_ said:

"Family values." Someone really wrote that. Get in the bin Bason and co.

I literally just read that bit again. Why does a fan club have/have to adhere to 'family values'. 

 

There's so much guff in that post it's sickening. 

 

'we believe in honest dialogue...' as they use someone in a hidden identity to lambast and be overly critical of a group simply wanting to change. 

 

The biggest irony is that they mention how they feel the Trust should behave around the club/owners, without realising that the Reform group are wanting to do the same but are rejecting it - working together and being a 'critical friend' to the hierarchy. As much as I don't like that phrase, it's all the reform group are doing. Challenging the norms that have been lived in for a while but at the same time suggesting sensible motives and ideas for change. 

[steveherbe]

Get Jack Munton in, he'll get things moving.

[blabyboy]

The point about the funds is annoying me. The latest accounts on the website only show to 2023. They are as bad in being transparent about their financial state as the club.

 

I did ask on another thread (so maybe it got missed by the FT board members on here),  and having to go through the enquiries email and Mr Digby does not make me think I will get much progress, but, what I'd like to know is:

 

* Where are the accounts for the previous year please?

 

* What is the process for asking a question, or getting a question sponsored to be asked at the AGM? ..there is no agenda published that I can see and the published articles provide no guidance on how this gets achieved.

 

TIA

@Foxes Trust Reform

[Freeman's Wharfer]

3 minutes ago, blabyboy said:

The point about the funds is annoying me. The latest accounts on the website only show to 2023. They are as bad in being transparent about their financial state as the club.

 

I did ask on another thread (so maybe it got missed by the FT board members on here),  and having to go through the enquiries email and Mr Digby does not make me think I will get much progress, but, what I'd like to know is:

 

* Where are the accounts for the previous year please?

 

* What is the process for asking a question, or getting a question sponsored to be asked at the AGM? ..there is no agenda published that I can see and the published articles provide no guidance on how this gets achieved.

 

TIA

@Foxes Trust Reform

As a board member I can hopefully answer those just from experience of having been involved in the FTR campaign in the early days.

 

The accounts are emailed out to members ahead of the AGM, I believe. They have to be finalised and I think that’s in process right now. What @Foxes Trust Reform say is right - the money has been moved to a higher interest bank account so it can earn some money for the Trust there. In fairness this was off the back of pressure by FTR highlighting it as an issue. Ian Bason as Treasurer has done a good chunk of the work on it too.

 

There’s usually an open Q&A at the AGM so any member in attendance (in the room or virtual) can ask a question direct to the board. If you were emailing ahead of time then send it to [email protected] as a couple of the other board members (including the Co-Chairs) monitor that inbox.

 

Alternatively, DM me, and I’ll happily pick it up for you!

 

 

 

 

[blabyboy]

9 minutes ago, Freeman's Wharfer said:

As a board member I can hopefully answer those just from experience of having been involved in the FTR campaign in the early days.

 

The accounts are emailed out to members ahead of the AGM, I believe. They have to be finalised and I think that’s in process right now. What @Foxes Trust Reform say is right - the money has been moved to a higher interest bank account so it can earn some money for the Trust there. In fairness this was off the back of pressure by FTR highlighting it as an issue. Ian Bason as Treasurer has done a good chunk of the work on it too.

 

There’s usually an open Q&A at the AGM so any member in attendance (in the room or virtual) can ask a question direct to the board. If you were emailing ahead of time then send it to [email protected] as a couple of the other board members (including the Co-Chairs) monitor that inbox.

 

Alternatively, DM me, and I’ll happily pick it up for you!

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the swift reply 

https://foxestrust.co.uk/documents you have a link titled Latest Set of Published Accounts on this page.

 

The document opens up and it is for accounts at the Trust ending Aug 2024. So assuming, the same period has been adopted for the previous year, the accounts will have completed in Aug 2025. Are you saying it is going to take almost 6 months or more for the 2025 accounts to be published?

Edited 6 January by blabyboy

[C.J]

How can you be a respectful, critical friend? Those three words contradict each other right there! 

I think the Foxes trust values are stuck in the past like the people who run it.

They don't like it up em! 

[blabyboy]

@Foxes Trust Reform

Is there a mechanism (currently not publicly documented) to make a proposal that can be voted on at the AGM?

[whoareyaaa]

6 minutes ago, C.J said:

How can you be a respectful, critical friend? Those three words contradict each other right there! 

I think the Foxes trust values are stuck in the past like the people who run it.

They don't like it up em! 

Are they 60 or over ?

[blabyboy]

27 minutes ago, blabyboy said:

@Foxes Trust Reform

Is there a mechanism (currently not publicly documented) to make a proposal that can be voted on at the AGM?

AHH there is.. in the Rules document, section 25. However, it needs to be submitted 28 days before the meeting, so that boat has been missed. Back to awkward questions on the day then.

[foxinsocks]

5 hours ago, blabyboy said:

@Foxes Trust Reform

Is there a mechanism (currently not publicly documented) to make a proposal that can be voted on at the AGM?

As previous, we can submit a special resolution and call for a special meeting.  This is a pain and the trust might be better to run such on the agm night.  Please dm me if you have any suggestions.

[Foxes Trust Reform]

One week to go until the Trust Election closes - 5pm on Friday 16th January!

 

To those Trust members supporting our campaign, if you haven't voted yet, please do so. If you know other Trust members, encourage them to vote too.

 

We need a big turnout from those that are behind our campaign and the candidates we are supporting in the Election (Chris Rice, Jack Munton, Steve Potter and Andrew Smith).

 

Legacy board members getting re-elected will only lead to more of the same: a weak and timid Trust that is too cosy with the Club and too out of touch with what LCFC fans need in terms of fan representation right now.

[Freeman's Wharfer]

On 06/01/2026 at 22:18, blabyboy said:

Thanks for the swift reply 

https://foxestrust.co.uk/documents you have a link titled Latest Set of Published Accounts on this page.

 

The document opens up and it is for accounts at the Trust ending Aug 2024. So assuming, the same period has been adopted for the previous year, the accounts will have completed in Aug 2025. Are you saying it is going to take almost 6 months or more for the 2025 accounts to be published?

The accounting period ends 31st August and the accounts have to be presented to members for approval at a general meeting which must be logged with the FCA within 6 months of the end of the accounting period.

This is why it makes sense to do it at the AGM and they be published thereafter once approved. All members will get them in advance of the AGM as part of the AGM pack.

[Bob666]

Voted for FTR candidates.  It's bad enough being patronised by the Aiyawatt family without being patronised by the older guard of the FT board (I write as a 55+ year old).  What has 5 years plus of sucking up to Top/Rudkin done - nothing.  Time for change; at least as FT members we may be heard (which will make a change from the Club who remain further away from the fans despite Top's hollow words late last year)

[1972 Fox]

The Supporters Trust at Spurs are calling out their club. Hopefully change at the Foxes Trust will have a similar effect with a different approach.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5y5632q10vo

[blabyboy]

10 hours ago, Freeman's Wharfer said:

The accounting period ends 31st August and the accounts have to be presented to members for approval at a general meeting which must be logged with the FCA within 6 months of the end of the accounting period.

This is why it makes sense to do it at the AGM and they be published thereafter once approved. All members will get them in advance of the AGM as part of the AGM pack.

Has anyone ever suggested changing the date of the AGM to coincide with a quicker release? They're not very complicated accounts, certainly not to have wait 6 months for. Having an AGM in the Summer would set you up for the coming season and allow you to start initiatives that can run the whole season through.

 

At present the members are hobbled for half of the season not knowing the financial state and you're reporting on incomplete things that run the course of a season. Members could vote on initiatives at the start of a season and set the direction with a full season of info behind them.

[Mickyblueeyes]

On 06/01/2026 at 21:35, Foxes Trust Reform said:

 

 

 

 

“Family values” “stick together”

 

Sounds a bit like what someone else said: 

 

Whoever wrote this garbage is on the KP payroll. So called fans. To keep their fans, once we get rid of the two inch dick, 5’3 bitch, you’ll be remembered for what you are encouraging him to do to our club. 
 

(understand this isn’t Foxestrust reform) 

 

[Freeman's Wharfer]

5 hours ago, blabyboy said:

Has anyone ever suggested changing the date of the AGM to coincide with a quicker release? They're not very complicated accounts, certainly not to have wait 6 months for. Having an AGM in the Summer would set you up for the coming season and allow you to start initiatives that can run the whole season through.

 

At present the members are hobbled for half of the season not knowing the financial state and you're reporting on incomplete things that run the course of a season. Members could vote on initiatives at the start of a season and set the direction with a full season of info behind them.

I only joined the board at the start of last year as one of the FTR candidates but I think everything was originally set up based on the creation date of the Trust.

 

I suspect it’s probably never been raised to change it to be honest - or it’s been deemed not worth doing given the work involved (and cost) I would guess - but members can raise a resolution and call a special general meeting to with enough support at any point in time if something needs to be changed so there is still a mechanism

for that.
 

I’m not saying what you’re proposing doesn’t make sense, I’m just saying there’s probably been other things that have been prioritised in terms of time spend. Remember the Trust ticked along with minimal attention, scrutiny and change for many a year until very recently.

[blabyboy]

18 hours ago, Freeman's Wharfer said:

I only joined the board at the start of last year as one of the FTR candidates but I think everything was originally set up based on the creation date of the Trust.

 

I suspect it’s probably never been raised to change it to be honest - or it’s been deemed not worth doing given the work involved (and cost) I would guess - but members can raise a resolution and call a special general meeting to with enough support at any point in time if something needs to be changed so there is still a mechanism

for that.
 

I’m not saying what you’re proposing doesn’t make sense, I’m just saying there’s probably been other things that have been prioritised in terms of time spend. Remember the Trust ticked along with minimal attention, scrutiny and change for many a year until very recently.

Aye, thank you for the full reply. I suspect your are right in your guess. I appreciate you don't have all the answers.

[ajthefox]

Voted.

 

I'm excited to see the results and hopefully start to see the FT hold thr club to account more.

[Bordersfox]

Done.  Hopefully one vote closer to positive change.  

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Into Bason and Digby's last week as Trust Board members with a bit of luck!! 

[GLC]

3 hours ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

Into Bason and Digby's last week as Trust Board members with a bit of luck!! 

Won’t be Digbys, he’s not up for election