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© 2026 The SWFC Supporters TrustPrivacy·Cookies

The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust is an independent, democratic, not-for-profit body of supporters. We exist to give fans a voice in the future of our football club.

Community Benefit Society · No. 8339
Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
About the Trust

We were founded so that Wednesday supporters would always have a seat at the table.

The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust was incorporated as an Community Benefit Society in May 2020. Six years later, we’re a democratically-elected board representing thousands of members across the UK and the world. We are a member-owned not-for-profit whose only job is to make sure ordinary Wednesdayites can hold the people running our club to account and have their say.

By the numbers
2000+
Members
2020
Founded
£100k+
Raised
43
Statements issued
What the Trust does

Four jobs. Done in the open, on behalf of every supporter.

Read the constitution →
01 — ENGAGEMENT

Ensure supporters are heard

  • Listen to and represent the views of Trust members
  • Build constructive relationships with Sheffield Wednesday, supporter groups and key stakeholders
  • Create opportunities for supporters to engage directly with decision makers at the Club
02 — SOUND ORGANISATION

Operate transparently, democratically and in the interests of members.

  • Grow and strengthen the Trust’s membership
  • Ensure members elect the Board and help shape priorities
  • Operate openly and accountably in line with Football Supporters’ Association principles
03 — CAMPAIGNING

Campaign for supporters

  • Champion supporter interests on issues affecting Sheffield Wednesday fans
  • Work with the Club and stakeholders to improve the supporter experience
  • Speak up when action is needed and collaborate when progress can be achieved
04 — COMMUNITY

Strengthen our community

  • Use football as a force for positive change across Sheffield and beyond
  • Support community projects that create opportunities for supporters and local people
  • Celebrate and preserve the history, heritage and culture of Sheffield Wednesday
The current board

Elected by members. Accountable to members.

2026 election →
CHAIRMAN
Chairman

James Silverwood

Original founder member of the Trust and Chair for the first three years. Since early 2024, Chair of the Emergency Financial Planning Group.

VICE CHAIR
Vice Chair

Jake Lee

First got involved with the Trust after helping to organise early protests. Has helped lead large-scale fan campaigns, protests, and fundraising efforts.

SECRETARY
Secretary

Steve Chu

Freelance consultant working with distressed organisations. Previously Chief Executive of Age UK Sheffield and Sheffield Wednesday's Communications Manager (2000-07).

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Communications Officer

Tom Scott

Sheffield-based marketing consultant and founding member of the Trust. Founder of Little Mesters marketing agency.

RESEARCH OFFICER
Research Officer

Robert Brookes

Holds a PhD in Political Economy from the University of Leeds. Extensive experience in research, organisational governance, and complex stakeholder collaboration.

EDI OFFICER
EDI Officer

Kelly Barrett

Proud Wednesdayite and EDI Director for the Trust. On a mission to create a fan culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to cheer their hearts out.

BOARD MEMBER
Board Member

Otto Brookes

Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Bristol. Co-director of the Trust's protest movement alongside Jake Lee.

BOARD MEMBER
Board Member

Kathryn Williams

Kathryn first watched Wednesday in the Jack Charlton years and has held a Kop season ticket since 1981. A linguist by training with an MBA, she built a career in international trade, logistics and customer service, was elected to the SWFC Supporters’ Trust Board in May 2026, and is passionate about meaningful fan engagement and connecting with a diverse group of Wednesdayites at Hillsborough and on our travels.

BOARD MEMBER
Board Member

Olivia McGuinness

Olivia is Head of HR for a UK-and-Ireland-based business supplies organisation, bringing nearly 15 years of HR leadership to the Trust. A former Trust volunteer and lifelong Sheffield Wednesday supporter, she now follows the Owls around the country with her son, Chester.

BOARD MEMBER
Board Member

Rich Davies

Rich runs his own business focused on strategic visibility and volunteers with the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, The UTC Sheffield City Centre, and The Archer Project. A former SWFC Trust contributor (2009–2015) and The Wednesday Week podcast member (2016–2019), he aims to enhance match-day community engagement and bring Club, Trust, and fans together during what could be an exciting time of change.