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The Trust is delighted to see that the Aston Villa players, first team coaches and senior management have agreed on a 25% deferral of their salaries for a four month period in these very uncertain times. At a time when income has dried up, we are very grateful for the continued support of our co-ownersRead more

We are now approaching a month of being in the national lockdown to fight COVID-19. Our lives are slowly adjusting to circumstances that were unthinkable just two months ago. There’s no doubt that this is a very difficult time for all concerned. People are coming together to overcome COVID-19 and its devastating impact across society.Read more

Into our third week of the national lockdown, it is fair to say that we find ourselves in uncharted waters. COVID-19 is bringing a change to the UK and it’s clear that lots of things are going to have in the way we live our lives. There is ongoing uncertainty over the remainder of thisRead more

Last month, the Trust and other supporter groups met with the Club’s retail operations, Kappa and Fanatics. After the much-publicised issues with the Season 2019/20 kit, it was an opportunity for them to address our concerns, share their plans and get our feedback to help improve the relationship with fans. As you know the KappaRead more

Minutes from Away Fan Consultation Meeting held on Thursday 5th March 2020 Attendees: Away Fans Consultation Group – Anne Edwards, Anton Cuscito, Thomas Cole, Steve Hollyoake. Fans Consultation Group – John Gillett, Lions Clubs; Mo Razzaq, Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust; Joanne McKibbens, Aston Villa Disabled Supporters’ Assosciation. Club Representatives – Lynne O’Reardon, Head of TicketingRead more

We were delighted to have the one and only Tony Daley as one of our special guests for a Q&A session at our AGM on Tuesday 18th February. Here is a podcast courtesy of our own Jonny Gould from the evening.  Read more

At the annual general meeting held on 18 February 2020, at Villa Park, Birmingham all the resolutions were duly passed.  This included a combination of ordinary and special resolutions as detailed below in the minutes. Thank you again to all those members who either attended in person or submitted their preferences in advance of theRead more

Great to see our members at the AGM yesterday at Villa Park. Plus thank you to our special guests Christian Purslow and Tony Daley. Both Q&As are available as podcasts. We are also pleased to announce that we raised £775 for the Aston Villa Foundation with our charity auction, for four Carabao Cup Final ticketsRead more

We were delighted to have Christian Purslow as one of our special guests for a Q&A session at our AGM on Tuesday 18th February. Here is a podcast courtesy of our own Jonny Gould from the evening.Read more

Members attending the AGM on 18 Feb at Villa Park will have the opportunity to bid for Club Wembley tickets, donated to the Trust, for the Carabao Cup Final on March 1st. All the proceeds will be going to the Aston Villa Foundation. There will be 4 tickets up for grabs on the night. ToRead more