Aims

Our overall aim is, quite simply, to ensure that Bristol Rovers has a bright and long-term future.

Central to the achievement of this are, we believe, two key principles:

• Effective Supporter Involvement In The Running Of The Club
• Strong Links With The Local Community

(i) Effective Supporter Involvement In The Running Of The Club:Supporters are the lifeblood of any club. We are the people that come through the turnstiles week in week out, purchase merchandise, sponsor players and, through many other activities, ensure that there is a club to support. Moreover, we are the people that are always there in a crisis. This makes supporters a pretty unique bunch: loyal, whatever the product on offer is like, dedicated and only wanting what is the best for the club. All well run businesses recognise that their key stakeholders are critical to their success and this is why we believe that supporters need to have a strong voice in the club’s decision making process.

What will supporter involvement mean in practice?

• That supporters views are used to underpin the club’s medium/long-term plans
• That there is regular and effective communication from the Board on progress in achieving these goals
• That effective channels exist by which the fans can monitor progress, provide challenge and be consulted on key issues affecting the club).

If this is implemented then the club will be equipped with the foundations that are critical for the attainment of a successful and sustainable future: a clear vision for the future, good governance, transparency and accountability. The Gas Trust firmly believes that supporter involvement is most effective via share ownership and democratic election to the club board.

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