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The Trust’s Annual General Meeting will be on Tuesday 3rd December online. The formal notice including ballot form has been emailed to members. If you have any queries please contact us at support@villatrust.org.ukRead more

Supporter representatives of the Fan Advisory Board met with Club officials at Villa Park on Wednesday, 11th September for the first meeting of the season. As part of the consultation process, the meeting notes were compiled and signed off between both parties. Fan Representatives Joanne McKibbens, Aston Villa Disabled Supporters Association; John Gillett, Lions Clubs;Read more

Supporter representatives of the Fan Advisory Board met with Club officials at Villa Park on Wednesday, 20th December. This was after the Club’s interview with Chris Heck and the news that the redevelopment of the North Stand is being paused. In addition, his views on the new crest and the forthcoming 150th anniversary season. AsRead more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held on 21st March 2023. Present: Mo Razzaq (MR), John Taylor (JT), Stephen Morley (SM), Stuart Paul (SP) and Ben Smith (BS), Karl Bowater (KB) Apologies None Minutes of last meeting No matters arising Finance & Company Secretarial Accounts and Annual Return for 2021 had been filed and withRead more

Supporter representatives of the Fan Advisory Board attended their first meeting at Villa Park on Thursday, 20th April, called at short notice on Monday, 17th, for the Club to present season ticket plans and details from the recent Holte End Survey. These are the matters discussed and confirmation of the attendees. Fan Representatives Scott Jones,Read more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held on 17th January 2023. Present: Mo Razzaq (MR), John Taylor (JT), Stephen Morley (SM), Stuart Paul (SP) and Ben Smith (BS). Apologies: Karl Bowater (KB) New Board Member MR welcomed BS to his first meeting following his appointment to the board. BS introduced himself to the other members.Read more

Minutes from the Trust Board meeting held virtually on 16th November 2022. Present: Mo Razzaq (MR), John Taylor (JT), Stephen Morley (SM), Stuart Paul (SP) and Karl Bowater (KB). Apologies None Minutes of last meeting Signed-off Chairperson election KB proposed MR, seconded by SP – vote unanimous Board member roles and responsibilities MR, Chair JT,Read more

Following the AGM, members of the Trust had the opportunity to ask questions of Christian Purslow, CEO of Aston Villa. Redevelopment of Villa Park CP was asked about the redevelopment of Villa Park and particularly the Doug Ellis Stand and the Holte End. He initially outlined the rationale behind the expansion of Villa Park andRead more

Minutes of Annual General Meeting held at the Gas Lamp Lounge, Villa Park, Birmingham on Thursday 29th September 2022 at 7pm Peter Warrilow, Chairman of the Supporters’ Trust welcomed members to the AGM and apologised that the venue was not entirely suitable. Though, it was a consequence of the meeting being rearranged from its originalRead more

Following on from the updates from the FCG meeting with Christian Purslow on April 7, here is an overview of the matters covered. In particular season ticket pricing, Villa Park expansion and on-pitch performance. Fan Representatives Mo Razzaq & Karl Bowater, AVST; Dave Woodhall, Heroes & Villans; David Michael, My Old Man Said; Harjit Badesha,Read more