Constitution of the STFC Official Supporters Club (OSC)
Approved v1.0 – 31/07/2025
1. Name
The Association shall be known as the STFC Official Supporters Club (OSC) (“the Club”).
2. Aims & Objectives
The Club is a non-profit, democratic, and inclusive association with the following objectives:
- To promote and support Shrewsbury Town Football Club (STFC).
- To represent member views, liaising with STFC on fan-related matters.
- To organise events, including matchday travel and social activities.
- To support fundraising, community engagement, and anti-discrimination initiatives.
3. Membership
- Open to all STFC supporters regardless of age, gender, background, or ability.
- Members must uphold the Club’s reputation, adhere to its aims, and pay any agreed subscription.
- Membership may be refused or revoked by the Committee for misconduct.
4. Officers & Committee
Management of the Club is vested in a Committee elected annually at the AGM, comprising:
- Chair
- Vice‑Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer.
In addition, the following may be voted upon if agreed and members are willing to participate, or may be additionally taken on board by the other committee members: -
- Membership Officer
- Events/Travel Coordinator
- Communications Officer
- Up to three general committee members.
There is to be a maximum of 11 committee members as any one time.
Duties:
- Chair leads and chairs meetings.
- Secretary handles administration and minutes.
- Treasurer oversees accounts.
- Other officers fulfil defined roles in policy documents.
Meetings & Decisions:
- Committee decisions are by majority vote.
- Quorum: 50% +1 of Committee.
5. General Meetings
AGM: Held annually within 15 months of the last. Notice of 21 days. The agenda includes reports, accounts, elections, and motions. Quorum: 4 committee members.
EGM: Can be called by the Committee or 10% of members via written request. Same notice as AGM.
Those able to vote at the AGM are those members who were signed up before the last game of the previous season, or those who are already paid-up members for the new forthcoming season.
6. Finances
- Bank account held in the OSC’s name, operated by the Treasurer.- Accurate records and annual accounts must be kept.- Two of three authorised signatories are required for payments.- Funds dedicated only to the Club’s objectives.
7. Relations with STFC
The OSC is independent but maintains a constructive relationship with Shrewsbury Town FC. Liaison is overseen by the Committee or an appointed liaison officer.
8. Conduct & Discipline
Members must act respectfully and not bring the Club into disrepute.
Misconduct is handled according to a disciplinary procedure overseen by the Committee, with members entitled to appeal at an EGM.
9. Amendments to Constitution
Amendments can be proposed at AGM/EGM with 14 days’ notice. Adoption requires a two-thirds majority.
10. Dissolution
On dissolution (by two-thirds vote at an EGM with 28 days’ notice), liabilities shall be cleared and remaining assets donated to a local charity or youth football initiative agreed by members.
Adoption
Adopted on: 31st July 2025 at AGM
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