Luton Outlaws - Independent Message Board for Luton Town FC

Here's something from the recent Message from the Chair. Yet again. I and Farhat have posted this many times so either people don't actually want to know or they have the attention span of a gnat:

So, what has the Trust been up to during the year? Here’s a quick summary – with heartfelt thanks to all the committee members who work so hard to make these things happen.





Social Events



This year, the club supported the Trust committee to help make the annual Presentation Evening a sell-out success at the Riverside suite, with players and management helping make it a memorable and emotional evening….as were Meet the Manager and the ever-popular Quiz Night. We’ve surveyed members about the Presentation Evening, too, and will act on feedback to make it even better next time round.



Social Media and Podcasts



With nearly 100 editions of our popular podcasts, the Trust’s socials team feed eager supporters worldwide with regular updates and opinions on all things Luton Town – attracting over 250,000 views and nearly 150,000 audio downloads. And there’s plenty more to come!



Supporting Charities



A cheque for £1871 raised for our supporter’s charity, Beds Prostate Cancer Support, was handed over at the Presentation Evening, and in recognition of their outstanding support for Tom Lockyer, we joined with Bournemouth’s Cherries Trust and Talking Cherries to donate over £2000 to the British Heart Foundation. AFC Bournemouth and The Cherries Trust also received the Trust’s Beacon of Light Award. There really are some wonderful people out there in the football family.



SoLYD



SoLYD received over £4000 in donations in the year from June 2023, with £1000 going to the new Assistance Fund which helps young players who might be struggling with costs with kit, sustenance and support. This was matched by the Trust, and both SoLYD and the Trust will be donating the same amount again in August. Two defibrillators were purchased for the Academy, and £2000 went was donated towards the U21’s trip to a tournament in Belgium. Thank you for your continued support of the Academy.



Hatters Heritage



The Trust sponsor the splendid work of Hatters Heritage, donating £3000 this year towards digitisation of their entire collection – the whole, deeply detailed history of the club – and will continue to do so this coming year. We encourage all members to sign up and support Hatters Heritage, too.









Fair Game , the FSA and the Football Regulator



With football at a crossroads and each of the political parties including the Football Regulator Bill in their manifestos, the Trust has played a key role in campaigning for a fairer deal for football. We have a member on the board of Fair Game, contribute to and support their initiatives and were represented at their national conference in May, with a panellist taking part in the European Super League debate. We’re represented at the FSA too, and support their work towards similar goals as those of FG: a better deal for clubs and fans throughout the football pyramid.



Locally and nationally, the Trust is the ‘voice of Luton Town fans’ in our deepening relationship with the club, communities near and afar and the wider world of football. We need you and your support to continue our work – so thank you for being members, and please spread the word: remember, ‘the stronger the team, the stronger the team’. Enjoy your Summer, and here’s to a brilliant new season 2024/25.



COYRRH!



Tony Murray, Chair, Luton Town Supporters’ Trust.