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 About the Trust Trust in Yellow was officially formed on the 26th April 2006 by a group of supporters of Southport Football Club disgruntled by a lack of supporter involvement and a growing rift between the board of directors and it's supporters. During the six months which preceded the group had spent time carefully constructing working relationships with the supporters, board of directors, playing staff and media. Whilst wholly independent Trust in Yellow works closely with Southport Football Club to achieve their individual and respective objectives.
Latest News Coach Travel Update We are continuing to operate our coach travel and below you can find details of forthcominmg matches and payment policy. It is worth remembering that as more people travel the price will reduce. The intention is to run the coaches over the season on a break even basis. As last season we will ask for payment in advance and a minimum of 25 confirmed bookings otherwise the coach will have to be cancelled.
Minutes of the 'Trust In Yellow' AGM (19-8-10) Apologies: Nick Catterall, Phil Carder, Ben Kelly, (Board members) and a number of members who were away on holiday and had returned their ballot papers earlier. Treasurer's report and Presentaion of accounts Although Phil was unable to attend he provided detailed notes on the accounts for the members present to peruse. The main details are as follows: Following previous year’s surpluses, the Trust incurred a deficit due to the expenditure on the reserve team. The costs of the reserve team equate to £11.694 and this has been converted into shares, which sits on the balance sheet. The Trust has 6000 shares at present and are awaiting a further share certificate for 6194 shares bringing the total to 12,194 shares, some 4% of the club’s issued capital and the 5th highest shareholder. Cash on hand equates to £8305. The accounts were unanimously accepted Vote on the election of board members The votes were undertaken for the election of board members. Rob, Phil and Paul I were all re-elected to the board with a majority outcome and Ben and Nick were additionally voted onto the board with majority outcome. James Treadwell of Moore & Smalley was duly elected as auditor of the accounts. Vote on the two items which had gone out to ballot With reference to Item A on the ballot – to target a long term ground improvement project, the motion was passed with no votes against. Item B on the ballot – to organise fundraising to support ‘Liam Aid’ failed to reach the two thirds majority with 30 votes for and 34 votes against. Future meetings and discussions with the club Following the votes, it was decided to contact the club to arrange a meeting as soon as possible to discuss plans for long term ground improvements. In Phil’s absence, Rob offered to contact the club. Martin would try and arrange a quote for a local floodlighting company with the club’s permission as one of the potential ground improvement options. It was also requested that the board discuss with the club the poor state of the ladies toilets at the Scarisbrick End of the main stand. It was noted that T.I.Y. Memberships have risen to 208. Race Night. Saturday 18th September Race Night – the event has been arranged for Saturday 18th September starting at 6.30pm. The management and players have agreed to be present. Four race sponsors have been found so far: Andy’s Café Autograph Signs Wignall’s Landscaping Contractors & Top Soil Specialists The players Alan to approach Elite coach travel An overall sponsor at £50 is still being sought. Tickets are on sale at £1 to members and £2 to non members as are horses at £3 and jockeys at £2. Other Fund Raising and Events It was noted that funds currently coming through memberships, the webshop, pledges, lottery commissions, remaining sales of books and brochures and the trust are looking for further options to generate funds. The following events have been suggested: Players re-union 2011 Evening with Graham Lloyd Anyone with further suggestions or initiatives were asked to approach the trust. Coach travel – coaches were run to the first two away games of the season, with 25 names booked for the latter at the time of the meeting. It was also discussed that the trust would clarify the price of travel in that the initial price would be the maximum price charged. Reductions would be offered to those travelling if over 35 and 45 people travelled on the coach. It was also suggested that we do further special offers again this season. The Forest Green trip is set at a maximum of £25 and will depart at 10.30am from Haig Avenue. Any other business The meeting unanimously gave their thanks to Bernard O’Malley of 'Nationwide Produce' who was funding the advertising space in the Southport Visiter which the Trust have been allowed access to. Next meetings The next board meeting is scheduled for 1st September The next open meeting is scheduled for 14th October.
AGM. THURSDAY, 19th August Trust In Yellow Annual General Meeting Thursday, 19th August 2010. 7-30pm Grandstand Bar. AGENDA. 1. Apologies for Absence 2. Treasurer’s report and presentation of Annual accounts. 3. Vote on the election of board members. 4. Vote on the two items which have gone out to ballot*. ITEM A. Do you agree that the Trust should start discussions with the club with the view to working on raising money for a long term ground improvement project such as new floodlights, covered terracing, etc? (The Trust to obtain shares in the club for any money given for this project). ITEM B. Do you think the Trust should organise fundraising events in the next few months to support ‘Liam Aid’ in providing additional money for the manager’s playing budget? 5. Future Meetings and Discussions with the club. 6. Race Night Saturday 18th September 7. Other Fund Raising and Events. 8. Coach Travel 9. Any other urgent business 10. Date of next Members’ Meeting
Minutes of TIY Board Meeting 4th August Present:- Alan Scarisbrick; Phil Carder; Ben Kelly; Julia Urwin; Alan Jones; Rob Urwin; Nick Catterall; Andy Kelly; Martin Robinson; Martyn O’Hara 1.Apologies for absence Bill Sloan, Paul Isenwater 2.Minutes from previous meeting. Read and accepted. No matters arising that weren’t to be covered elsewhere on the agenda. 3. Treasurer’s Report including Reserve team issues Current balance stands at £7626.67, no outstanding creditors. £3,800 has been paid to the club in regards to the Reserve Team (Allan Smart). £150 has been paid for the sponsorship of Matty McGinn. Acknowledgement received from Charlie Clapham thanking for the payment of monies outstanding and advised he will organise the issuing of the share certificates asap. The total amount spent on the Reserves by the Trust had been £11,694. When the Trust receives the outstanding shares it will own in the region of 12000 shares in the club. In addition there are TIY members who hold shares as individuals. It was confirmed that new signs had been erected for the first four fixtures. The Non League 24 magazines had also yielded £14.42 credit, it was hoped sales of the publication would increase now the season had started. 4. Membership This was confirmed at 205 members. 5. AGM + Ballot Arrangements for the AGM were discussed. 6. Fundraising Martyn O’Hara was invited to the meeting after showing interest in the last ‘Open’ meeting. Martyn suggested several ideas for the upcoming Race Night on 18th September with the options of charging entry, laying on food for attendees, pre-paid tickets, etc;. It was decided that it would cost £3 for a horse and £2 for a jockey. £25 to sponsor a race and £50 to sponsor the night. Other fundraising suggestions included ‘Buy a Brick’ and also if the proposed floodlight improvement scheme went ahead a variety of other suggestions were put forward. 7.Coach Travel Coach travel bookings to Kidderminster and Cambridge were slow but it was hoped that this would pick-up considerably by the time of the AFC Wimbledon game. 8.Meeting with Board It was mooted that a meeting with the club should be arranged as soon as possible after the AGM to discuss matters in the light of the outcome of the votes. The meeting agreed to co-op Martyn O’Hara onto the board 9.Membership of Trust Board It was felt we should increase the profile of Board members to the membership in general. One way would be to put profiles on the TIY website. 10. Any other business Steve Wignall has agreed to sponsor every Danny Lloyd-McGoldrick goals with £100 going to TIY and £100 to charity. It was felt a short statement was required in reaction to SFC reducing prices for 12-18 year olds. 11. Next meeting. Wednesday, 1st September 7-45pm. Grandstand Bar.
Trust In Yellow Statement on Concessionary prices Trust In Yellow congratulates the club and the Chairman on the decision to reduce the concessionary price for 12-18 year olds from £9 to £5.< Such a reduction was suggested in the Trust’s strategy document presented to the club in January and we have been asking the club for some time for such a change which we feel is an important step forward towards building our supporter base for the future. £5 is a much more realistic price to encourage young supporters to attend matches at Haig Avenue and then hopefully to buy a season ticket which we agree is excellent value at £55.
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