Shrimperstrust
Supporting SUFC
At the recent MTBD the Trust conducted a supporter's mini survey as we are keen to get feedback from the Club's fan base so we can work to improve the way we do things. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took the time to speak to us.
Supporters told us that there were a number of areas where it was felt we could do things differently and better. The key areas highlighted for focus related to how we communicate and update supporters concerning Club & Trust activities, together with the liaison role we undertake with Southend United. We were also told that our Committee members needed to be more accessible and visible.
In order to be able to build on the feedback from the survey the Trust will be holding a Supporters Forum on Monday 19th September 2011 at 7.30pm in the Shrimpers Bar, Roots Hall. The invitation is open to everyone, as we are keen to hear from the full spectrum of the Southend United fan base. So you don't have to be a Trust member to attend.
The evening will also include a Q&A session with Ricky Duncan, Head of Youth, when supporters will get the opportunity to quiz Ricky and find out more about Southend United's Youth Team structure, including the Trust's involvement as a key sponsor.
We are looking for constructive feedback from all supporters as to how you feel the Trust is doing. We want to know what is currently working for you and what we need to change.
We are in addition keen to strengthen our working relationships with other Southend United supporter groups.
As we all know Southend United remains in a precarious financial state and arguably the lack of information from the Club on this subject has led to there being mistrust of the Club on the part of a large number of supporters. It is perhaps fair to say that this situation has manifested itself in relationships between some supporters and the Shrimpers Trust.
The Trust wants to work to address this and so would particularly encourage those fans who may have become disenchanted with the Trust and/or other supporter groups to engage with the Supporters Forum initiative. The Trust is genuinely seeking to create positive links with all supporters, in order that we are best placed to represent you and that we are together able to meet any challenges that arise going forward.
The Trust acknowledges that it does not have all the answers and understands that there will never be total agreement on all SUFC matters between supporters. However it is clear that we do all have one common objective – i.e. to help Southend United achieve success! So at this time when Paul Sturrock would seem to have shaped a useful squad who are working together to gain promotion to League 1, it surely makes sense that as supporters we also work together to the same aim.
We very much look forward to seeing as many supporters as possible on 19th September. This is your chance to have your say and to play a key part in how we shape the Trust going forward. We really do need your feedback and involvement, so if you can, please take the time to come along.
If you are however not able to attend on the night, but have a particular item that you wish to raise, it would be helpful if you could ask another supporter to raise this matter on your behalf.
Supporters told us that there were a number of areas where it was felt we could do things differently and better. The key areas highlighted for focus related to how we communicate and update supporters concerning Club & Trust activities, together with the liaison role we undertake with Southend United. We were also told that our Committee members needed to be more accessible and visible.
In order to be able to build on the feedback from the survey the Trust will be holding a Supporters Forum on Monday 19th September 2011 at 7.30pm in the Shrimpers Bar, Roots Hall. The invitation is open to everyone, as we are keen to hear from the full spectrum of the Southend United fan base. So you don't have to be a Trust member to attend.
The evening will also include a Q&A session with Ricky Duncan, Head of Youth, when supporters will get the opportunity to quiz Ricky and find out more about Southend United's Youth Team structure, including the Trust's involvement as a key sponsor.
We are looking for constructive feedback from all supporters as to how you feel the Trust is doing. We want to know what is currently working for you and what we need to change.
We are in addition keen to strengthen our working relationships with other Southend United supporter groups.
As we all know Southend United remains in a precarious financial state and arguably the lack of information from the Club on this subject has led to there being mistrust of the Club on the part of a large number of supporters. It is perhaps fair to say that this situation has manifested itself in relationships between some supporters and the Shrimpers Trust.
The Trust wants to work to address this and so would particularly encourage those fans who may have become disenchanted with the Trust and/or other supporter groups to engage with the Supporters Forum initiative. The Trust is genuinely seeking to create positive links with all supporters, in order that we are best placed to represent you and that we are together able to meet any challenges that arise going forward.
The Trust acknowledges that it does not have all the answers and understands that there will never be total agreement on all SUFC matters between supporters. However it is clear that we do all have one common objective – i.e. to help Southend United achieve success! So at this time when Paul Sturrock would seem to have shaped a useful squad who are working together to gain promotion to League 1, it surely makes sense that as supporters we also work together to the same aim.
We very much look forward to seeing as many supporters as possible on 19th September. This is your chance to have your say and to play a key part in how we shape the Trust going forward. We really do need your feedback and involvement, so if you can, please take the time to come along.
If you are however not able to attend on the night, but have a particular item that you wish to raise, it would be helpful if you could ask another supporter to raise this matter on your behalf.
