A group of dedicated Pars fans have established a Supporters Trust for DAFC. Essentially, a supporters trust is all about giving the genuine fan a real voice that is listened to by the club. Over 90 trusts have already been established at clubs throughout the UK with approximately 20 of these here in Scotland.

Many trusts have been created as a result of the football club running into financial difficulties with Dee4Life the clear example here in Scotland.

Many trusts have been created as a result of the football club running into financial difficulties with Dee4Life the clear example here in Scotland.

But there are outside factors and influences that can harm our club as we have witnessed, for example, in the past year or so with the reduced level of TV income just one example.

So why do we need a supporters trust at the Pars? Firstly, it is a way of bringing the fans closer to the club and giving the fans a voice that the Board of Directors will respect and listen to. It is also a way of getting the club to be more aware of the local footballing community in this area. The trust will also acquire shares in the club to ensure it has influence and will allow the fans to participate in a democratic process.

Above all, the supporters trust would aim to make coming to East End Park on match days an "occasion" and to make it a real fun day out. Whatever the match result!

Your feedback and interest is important. If you have any comments or would like to become involved with the trust please contact us by e-mail at parstrust@yahoo.co.uk or check our website www.parssupporterstrust.co.uk/

"Supporters Trust...a new form of supporter organisation that is suitable for the task of gaining ownership, representation and influence in the club. The idea of a trust is that it is democratic, accountable, and inclusive method of organising supporters for the purposes of playing a more active role in the management of the club."

(Source: The State of the Game - the Corporate Governance of Football Clubs 2001, Hamil, Michie et al)