What is a Supporters Trust?

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A Supporters trust is an independent, democratic, not-for-profit, community-based organisation that seeks to give fans a collective voice in the running of the club. 

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When can I join the Supporters Trust?

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Now! Just follow the link to our Membership Plans page.

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How much will it cost to join the Supporters Trust?

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We currently have a tiered membership scheme for adults, depending on what people can afford to pay. Membership starts at just £10 a year. There is no difference between the tiers other than how much you choose to pay. Whichever tier you choose your money will be used to support the club directly or indirectly.

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If I sign up to your website do I automatically become a member of WWST?

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No. To become a member of WWST you must purchase an annual subscription as above.

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What will my membership money be used for?

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Most of your subscription money will be used for community projects with links to Worcester Warriors, including those of the Worcester Warriors Foundation and the club's own Community arm and its work with younger players. Some money is used to promote WWST and the rugby club. We also use your subscription money to offer membership discounts to events such as away match travel.

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Will WWST be organising coach travel to away games?

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In short - Yes! We have been organising trips to rugby matches at other clubs for the last 18 months or so. We will be arranging coaches to take supporters to all the away games for the coming Champ Rugby season. We aim to advertise coach travel at least 4 weeks before each fixture.

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Do I have to be a subscribed member of WWST to travel on the coaches to away games?

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No but the cost of tickets will be a little higher for non-members.

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Is WWST part of Worcester Warriors Rugby Club?

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No, we are independent from the club but are closely affiliated. We have built up a strong relationship with the club and will have input into operational decisions at management level.

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Will you have a representative on the board of directors at Sixways?

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No but we will have a say in the day-to-day running of the club through the operations director and will maintain communication with the CEO and Chairman of the club on a more informal basis.

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Has the Supporters Trust replaced the Warriors Rugby Supporters Club?

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The old Warriors Rugby Supporters Club (under the previous club ownership) no longer exists. WWST is the only operational supporter organisation for Worcester Warriors.

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Are Supporters Trusts charities? 

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No. The Trust is a legal entity regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) called a Community Benefit Society (CBS). A Community Benefit Society exists for the broader benefit of the community, in this case the supporters of Worcester Warriors Rugby Club.

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So, what is a Community Benefit Society?

 

CBSs have community benefit written into their governing documents, operating on a democratic one-member-one-vote basis. They can be an attractive prospect for grant-funders who can be safe in the knowledge they are supporting an asset locked organisation. Profits cannot be distributed amongst members or external shareholders and are instead reinvested into the club or returned to the community.

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A Community Benefit Society can also issue shares (known as community shares) to its members. 

Organisations and enterprises can invest and buy shares in the society but, regardless of how much is invested, everyone is entitled to just one vote (ensuring everyone has a say in big decisions about the long-term interests of the society).

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A CBS offers limited liability for its board-members.

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What is the formal name of WWST?

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The Financial Conduct Authority does not allow Supporters Trusts to have the word "Trust" in their official title. This is because the term Trust is used for other legal entities. As a consequence we are registered as Worcester Warriors Supporters' Society Limited.

 

Where can I find the WWST Constitution?

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We are listed on the Mutuals Register where you can see our Registration document and our full constitution.  This is also available on the Members Documents page of this website.

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