Killie Trust
The Kilmarnock Supporters’ Society Ltd
(A Community Benefit Society registered with the Financial Services Authority)
Register Number 2620RS
Minutes of Annual General Meeting 2025
Video link meeting at 8pm on Tuesday 16th December 2025.
Introduction
· Secretary Ian Anderson (IA) opened the meeting and welcomed those present
In attendance
· Ian Anderson, Gordon Jones, Iain McCall, Don Bircham, Adam Lyon, Alan Walker, Alister Steele, Allan & John Bowie, Andy & Elaine Millar, Cameron McClymont, Cathy Jamieson, Ian Sharpe, James Miller, Jayne Sangster, Jim Thomson, Joe Keen, John Rushbury, John & Lindsay Wilson, Karen Steel, Kenneth Jones, Martin Duff, Matthew Dodds, Ross Lamont, Shona Cooley
Minutes of 2024 AGM
· Agreed by those present as correct.
Proposed: Andy Millar, Seconded: Gordon Jones
Chair’s Report
· Jim Thomson (JT) delivered the annual Chairman’s report. The main points were:
o Election of Don Bircham to replace Martin Boyle as Trust KFC Board Director.
o Trust Membership increased by 48 to 1,647 (1,295 adults / 352 juniors)
o Membership fee consultation in March. 87% in favour of £5/ month minimum fee.
o New scheme offers one simple system of payment
o Trust’s goal remained to invest in the club.
o Key projects during the twelve months to 30th June 2025 included:
o Club investment saw 106,192 shares added to the Trust. Year-end total = 700,884
o The Junior Trust continues to thrive.
o The goalkeeping academy is another success story
o The Exiles group had gathered at another two games.
o Sponsorship undertaken included ‘Roon the Toon’ event and KFC Womens 1st team players Laura McLaughlin and Arwen O’Brien.
o Matchday Get Together, in partnership with Killie Community, now at every match. J
o JT thanked everyone who had volunteered across the Trust, whether it be for stadium tidy ups, the Matchday Get Together, KFC Womens match day team or the Junior Trust.
o JT thanked departing board members Andy Millar and Robert Foster for their time and contributions over the years.
o A consultation survey for members will be produced in the new Year
o Thanks to every Trust member for their valued support and commitment.
Treasurer’s Report
· Iain McCall (IM) delivered the Treasurers Report.
o £10/ year membership fee had not changed in 22 years, so change was vital
o So far 60% of members who have been due to migrate have done so
o Trust shareholding will be close to 750,000 shares by the time of the next club shareholding announcement.
o IM talked about the importance of monthly income.
o KFF was generating £6,250/month but now after four months of migration, the monthly income was £7,400. This will continue to grow as members migrate and new members join.
o IM closed by thanking members for their continued support and generosity.
The Treasurers Report and Financial Statement were confirmed as follows:
Proposed: Andy Millar, Seconded: Cameron McClymont
Reappointment of Independent examiners to the Society
Proposed: Gordon Jones Seconded: Iain McCall
KFC Trust Directors Update
o Don Bircham (DB), described regular meetings with Club personnel and Trust Board
o He referred to his time at Wrexham FC where the fans Trust had been vital in ensuring the clubs survival.
o He was positive about working with Billy Bowie, as the Trust continues to build its shareholding.
o Highlighted the importance of trust, and he has been working hard to build that with his contacts at the club.
o Recruitment of a new manager is the next focus.
o Encouraged everyone to get along to Rugby Park, and to support the club in any way they can.
· Cameron McClymont (CM) raised that the Board had not been proactive enough in their communication with supporters.
o DB agreed and would investigate communication improvement
Announcement of the results of the elections to the Board
· Having been nominated and there being fewer candidates then there are positions available on the Trust Board, the following were duly elected to the Trust Board:
o Don Bircham
o Gordon Jones
o Iain McCall
o Cathy Jamieson
· The following personnel remain on the Trust Board as they did not require election this year:
o Ian Anderson
o Shona Cooley
o Adam Lyon
o James Morrison
o Jim Thomson
Any Other Business
· Ian Sharpe (IS) raised that there had been a big focus on increasing revenues, but not as much on how this could be achieved through increasing membership. He suggested that specified members could be visible on matchdays to encourage membership, but also that the Trust could re-establish a strategy as to how it plans to move forward.
· JT agreed that matchday visibility achieves results. Increased volunteer recruitment was required. Ideas on membership growth were welcomed.
· IS suggested that there be a simplified message to fans in terms of what the Trust stands for. He also felt that Trust Board members could be more visible so that fans who have questions can approach them on a match day.
· JT reiterated that a consultation survey for members is forthcoming in 2026.
· IM highlighted the Trust Club where members can visit prior to the match. Board Directors will be in attendance and can answer any questions from members.
· Allan Bowie (AB) asked for confirmation on the maximum number of permitted positions on the Board is 15. IA confirmed this to be the case.
· AB asked IA to confirm that at present there are now 9 Board members. IA confirmed this to be the case.
· AB asked if any other members had declared an interest prior to the 9th December deadline for nominations. IA confirmed that no other nominations were received.
· AB asked IM regarding the 40% of members who had not transitioned, and whether their membership has now ceased.
· IM confirmed this. Some migration emails had not been read nor responded to texts. He felt that once the Trust had had a chance to speak to those members, the number of those transitioning would improve.
· IM highlighted the importance of getting the messaging right as the Trust heads towards the number of its members who fall due for renewal in 2026.
· AB asked what the revised plan might be. IM reiterated the need to communicate with the individuals and welcomed any suggestions AB had in addition to those already being utilised by the Trust. IM did not want to lose any members. He explained that while some membership hadn’t been renewed, some KFF subscribers who had not been members, were now.
· AB expressed concern at losing members. IM shared his concern but acknowledged that it was hard to undertake such a transition without potentially losing some members. IM agreed that the importance of the Trust getting its message across clearly in the months ahead.
· Adam Lyon (AL) added that the recent levels of member engagement has been quite low, and so the Trust could end up with a smaller, but more engaged membership base.
· AB felt that engagement with the fans is key. AL believed the impact of numerous Trust projects will impact positively in the Trust getting recognition of the contribution it makes to the club, and this will help to drive membership. AL highlighted that there have been 100 new members signed up since the new fees had been introduced.
· AB asked about the Junior Membership, and how many have converted into adult members. JT noted that the upper end of Junior Members age is around 14 years.
· AB noted that this gave two years to work to help convert them to adult members. Cathy Jamieson highlighted that discussions were ongoing around age and agreed on the importance of youth engagement with members who are turning 14/15.
By order of the Board
Ian Anderson, Secretary
Kilmarnock Supporters’ Society Ltd
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