CHARLTON LIFE: Charlton Fans Message Board - Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:35:28 -0400 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.1.8 Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536983#Comment_536983 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536983#Comment_536983 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:02:36 -0400 Henry Irving
With the meeting for fans to decide whether to set up a Supporters' Trust taking place tomorrow (Tuesday 15th) one fan has already stepped forward and offered over half a million shares in Charlton Athletic PLC to the Trust, should it be established.

The fan has offered voting control over his shares (a proxy vote) to the Trust if and when it is set up.

As the shareholder said

"Assuming a decision is made to establish the Supporters' Trust (ST), we will grant it voting control in respect of the 524,894 shares that we own.

As I mentioned before, if it were necessary or beneficial to the ST, we would be prepared to go further and actually donate the shares to the ST providing that, in the event of a financial return upon the shares, the net proceeds of that return were donated to a charity (say Demelza House), assuming that the legal advisers to the ST don't see any difficulty with that.

To avoid doubt I would not wish to have any role in or exercise any influence over the ST but I certainly wish to see it succeed.

My reason for doing this is not per se to encourage opposition to or criticism of the current or any future Board. The ST needs to be inclusive and democratic and objectively to voice concerns, criticism and support to the Club as it considers them merited.

My motive is simple. While, in my view, my shares now have limited economic value they can regain meaningful value if they can be combined with significant voting proxies and/or share donations from other shareholders (large and small) with the aim of empowering supporters collectively with a permanent and independent voice with the owners of the Club, whoever they may be.

If that were achieved, in current circumstances I am sure that all who contribute their voting proxies or make share donations to the ST would, like me, consider it a very satisfactory "return" on our shares."

The Supporters' Trust is meeting at the Conservative Club at 51 Charlton Church Lane on Tuesday 15 September at 7.30pm

Well known Kent football Journalist Tony Hudd and former AFC Wimbledon Chairman Kris Stewart as well as a representative from Supporters' Direct (the funded body that overseas 140 such Trusts across the UK) will be answering questions.

All Charlton fans are encouraged to attend and make their views heard on if a Trust should be set up and what the aims of that Trust should be.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536984#Comment_536984 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536984#Comment_536984 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:05:26 -0400 Henry Irving
Thanks.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536985#Comment_536985 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536985#Comment_536985 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:05:32 -0400 WSS Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536988#Comment_536988 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536988#Comment_536988 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:11:00 -0400 Henry Irving Posted By: WSSCue. "Is it....?"

Cue are you going to make it a Sticky.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536992#Comment_536992 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536992#Comment_536992 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:19:27 -0400 stilladdicted Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536995#Comment_536995 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536995#Comment_536995 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:26:32 -0400 shirty5 Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536998#Comment_536998 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536998#Comment_536998 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:29:08 -0400 Henry Irving Posted By: shirty5Fantastic news. What percentage of the club's shares would that be, if the trust went ahead?

Still fairly low but as a starting point it is great. There are plenty of other small and some large shareholders out there who might well share the same views.

And the Trust can have my 200 shares as well BTW]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536999#Comment_536999 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=536999#Comment_536999 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:30:05 -0400 shirty5 Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537002#Comment_537002 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537002#Comment_537002 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:33:04 -0400 Henry Irving Posted By: shirty5As stated before, the trust can have my 400 shares minus 2

If you proxy the vote you still own the shares and can withdraw the proxy as and when.

Thanks, every little bit helps.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537004#Comment_537004 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537004#Comment_537004 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:37:52 -0400 LargeAddick Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537005#Comment_537005 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537005#Comment_537005 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:41:55 -0400 Debbie I still have my certificate years ago when us fans paid a pound to buy Ronnie Moore!]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537010#Comment_537010 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537010#Comment_537010 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:47:39 -0400 Henry Irving Posted By: LargeAddickthe Trust can have my 400+ too and I'd sign them over not just a proxy vote. The idea of donating any future profit to a Charity is one I'd wish to see too.

Cheers

Could be an idea to for the Trust to set a Target 1,000,000 but that's that the future.



Posted By: DebbieI wouldnt mind some shares in Charlton.


I can do you 500k if you like. £1 a pop : - )

Seriously you can find some on the internet or if you have a broker s/he will be able to get you some.

Still got my Ronnie certs somewhere as well.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537029#Comment_537029 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537029#Comment_537029 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:07:55 -0400 oohaahmortimer
i lost my ronnie certificate ;-(]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537036#Comment_537036 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537036#Comment_537036 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:13:16 -0400 Henry Irving Posted By: oohaahmortimerthe trust can have my 1000 shares

i lost my ronnie certificate ;-(

Cheers

There are estimated to be over 20% of the total shares not owned by the current board so there are a lot out there to be had.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537043#Comment_537043 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537043#Comment_537043 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:23:22 -0400 WSS http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/4627192.Supporters_Trust_gets_share_boost/ ]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537047#Comment_537047 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537047#Comment_537047 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:26:36 -0400 Henry Irving Posted By: WSShttp://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/4627192.Supporters_Trust_gets_share_boost/

what a well written article.

Thanks Paul.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537059#Comment_537059 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537059#Comment_537059 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:42:32 -0400 Henry Irving
My opinion of the OS has gone right down hill ; - )

http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=34776&newstype=f]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537062#Comment_537062 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537062#Comment_537062 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:44:20 -0400 Miserableold-ish git FACT.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537113#Comment_537113 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537113#Comment_537113 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:18:51 -0400 J BLOCK Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537157#Comment_537157 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537157#Comment_537157 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:21:44 -0400 Bournemouth Addick
Well played sir...or madam.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537160#Comment_537160 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537160#Comment_537160 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:26:54 -0400 Henry Irving
I quoted what he said to me

My motive is simple. While, in my view, my shares now have limited economic value they can regain meaningful value if they can be combined with significant voting proxies and/or share donations from other shareholders (large and small) with the aim of empowering supporters collectively with a permanent and independent voice with the owners of the Club, whoever they may be.

Because that pretty much summed up what I think the Trust should be about although others will agree or disagree.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537210#Comment_537210 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537210#Comment_537210 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:19:04 -0400 BDL Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537238#Comment_537238 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537238#Comment_537238 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:53:38 -0400 Solidgone Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537291#Comment_537291 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537291#Comment_537291 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:13:43 -0400 Ledge Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537292#Comment_537292 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537292#Comment_537292 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:15:21 -0400 Henry Irving Posted By: Ledgethats very generous of peter varney

It's not Peter.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537319#Comment_537319 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537319#Comment_537319 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:47:37 -0400 Ledge Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537321#Comment_537321 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537321#Comment_537321 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:52:58 -0400 LargeAddick Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537330#Comment_537330 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537330#Comment_537330 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:23:32 -0400 Henry Irving Posted By: Ledgelol i was just testing ;-)))

I guessed but someone would take it as gospel and then I'd get another missive from Peter asking me to put you all right : - )]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537358#Comment_537358 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537358#Comment_537358 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:34:58 -0400 Addickted Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537396#Comment_537396 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537396#Comment_537396 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:50:27 -0400 Covered End Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537399#Comment_537399 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537399#Comment_537399 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:02:02 -0400 Henry Irving Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537482#Comment_537482 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537482#Comment_537482 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:09:03 -0400 collegeparkaddick Posted By: Henry Irving
I can do you 500k if you like. £1 a pop : - )

Seriously you can find some on the internet or if you have a broker s/he will be able to get you some.

Still got my Ronnie certs somewhere as well.

I am happy to donate/proxy my one share -- this on its own does not merit a post, but as with Debbie, I would also be happy to acquire significant shares (read: more than one) of Charlton Athletic PLC.

When I asked my broker here stateside for help in acquiring some he threatened to call my wife and inform her that her husband is an idiot and pissing away the family assets. She is already well aware of both facts, but I backed down anyway preferring not to add another confirmatory voice to the previous legions.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537534#Comment_537534 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537534#Comment_537534 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:13:51 -0400 Mortimerician Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537566#Comment_537566 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537566#Comment_537566 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:18:24 -0400 Henry Irving Posted By: MortimericianCan you buy new ones and proxy them over?

Yes.

One option for the trust, but this is up to the fans to decide, is also to fund raise and buy shares.

Once anyone has 10% they have the ability to call an EGM and block compulsory buy outs.

Shareholding is not the total solution but it can be a valuable asset.

We don't know yet how any takeover might effect shareholding but that is, IMHO, just another reason why a Trust is so important.

See as many of you as possible at the meeting. We need some young gunslingers with ideas and talents to come forward and make the Trust work. As I've said I'm not going to be involved past the point of the Trust be set up so you are needed.

There is loads and loads and help and guidance from the Supporters' Trust so you don't have to do it alone or start from scratch.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537593#Comment_537593 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537593#Comment_537593 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:54:33 -0400 Ledge Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537606#Comment_537606 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537606#Comment_537606 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:09:58 -0400 Alex Wright Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537610#Comment_537610 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537610#Comment_537610 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:12:02 -0400 Henry Irving Posted By: Alex WrightMY share certificate has been mislaid. Anyone know how I can find out the exact size of my share holding?

Ask Nigel.capelin@cafc.co.uk]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537718#Comment_537718 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537718#Comment_537718 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:29:32 -0400 Miserableold-ish git hopefully will read all about tomorrow morning...........]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537731#Comment_537731 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537731#Comment_537731 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:51:26 -0400 LenGlover
However I hope all goes well and will read the minutes with interest.]]> Trust Gets Half a Million reasons To Go Ahead - 500,000+ Share Donation for Supporters' Trust http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537732#Comment_537732 http://www.charltonlife.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=29042&Focus=537732#Comment_537732 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:54:47 -0400 Stu of HU5